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to not throw jam around?

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EllieMG · 14/01/2014 10:09

My toddler was "helping" spread jam on toast for brekkie. Unsurprisingly there was quite a bit of jam on floor/unit etc which I wiped up. Cue massive strop from toddler who was apparently traumatised that he had not been allowed to clean it. "Me do it!!". DH then tells me I am being mean in not re-smearing jam on various surfaces so that toddler can gain self esteem by attempting to down it. DH even got jam out of fridge and was preparing to re-smear before I stepped in with my meanness. aibu?

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Bootycall · 14/01/2014 10:10

ha ha ha ha! tell your dh to get a bloody grip!

ifyourehoppyandyouknowit · 14/01/2014 10:12

Well, though I admit to pandering to my toddler's desire to 'help' with many things (for an easier life) I probably would also have drawn the line at resmearing the jam all over the kitchen.

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 14/01/2014 10:16

You could smear jam all over your DH and let DS clean him up instead!

EllieMG · 14/01/2014 10:43

Saggy that is SUCH a brilliant idea!

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LittleBearPad · 14/01/2014 10:44

Please do as saggy says. And report back.

RubyGoat · 14/01/2014 10:45

Just let him. And make your DH clean up after. I bet he won't moan at you again...

Danann · 14/01/2014 10:46

haha you mean woman! could you not just tell toddler that you think you missed a bit and let them wipe the already clean surfaces?

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