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AIBU to get the train set?

98 replies

inflagrantedelicto · 31/03/2015 08:39

Ds is desperate for the Lego train set, he's been wanting it for the past 4/5 years. At £100+ I've always said no.

But, I've found it on amazon for £69. It's his birthday in April, and we budget £60 for presents. Ds has AS and has always been really into trains.

However dp doesn't want me to, because its feeding his obsession, and the possibility he'll no longer want it once he has it. Plus the factor it'll be on his bedroom floor, small bedroom that he shares.

Aibu to just get him that and not much else? Ds does understand how much it is, he spent the other day on meltdown because he only has £15 and it'll take forever to save up enough, so he should understand that part- he'll be 11.

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londonrach · 20/04/2015 18:56

Happy birthday xxx

winewolfhowls · 20/04/2015 18:59

What a lovely thread!

Bimblepops · 20/04/2015 19:01

I seem to have something in my eye...ahem!

Happy, happy birthday, Inflagrante's son!

You did good, Inflagrante. Flowers

Pancakeflipper · 20/04/2015 19:02

You Were Not Unreasonable for getting the train set. He looks thrilled.

He'll never forget this birthday. Hope he's having a good birthday.

HelpMeGetOutOfHere · 20/04/2015 19:04

Ah happy birthday. Bet he's so happy and excited. You've made his day for sure. Cake

trufflesnout · 20/04/2015 19:06

This is adorable! Happy Birthday to your son!

lionheart · 20/04/2015 19:10

Yeh! Smile

RedButtonhole · 20/04/2015 19:20

Aw happy birthday to him. He looks so excited!

Its a great feeling when you can give them something they want so badly Smile

Tootssweet · 20/04/2015 19:29

This has made me feel so happy! Yay for Mums knowing bestSmile

Evabeaversprotege · 20/04/2015 19:48

Awww happy happy birthday!!!!!

PrincessPilolevuofTONGA · 20/04/2015 19:57

I'm a vile, cynical mean person generally speaking but I've got a tear or two

Happy birthday to your DS

LegArmpits · 20/04/2015 19:59

Love this!! Happy birthday to your boy x

HolgerDanske · 20/04/2015 20:25

Awwww squish how lovely is that?! I'm so glad you got it for him Smile

Happy Birthday to your boy Star Cake Star

BifsWif · 20/04/2015 20:35

Ahh his face in the first picture! Wow, THAT is the best part of being a parent by far. He'll never forget this birthday OP - you did good!

I need a tissue...

TheCunnyFunt · 20/04/2015 20:59

That is lovely :) He must be over the moon!

ByTheWishingWell · 20/04/2015 21:04

What a lovely thread. Happy birthday to your DS! Smile

BaronessBomburst · 20/04/2015 21:08

What a wonderful thread!
Happy birthday!
Grin Cake

Cluesue · 20/04/2015 21:12

Soo lovely,a happy birthday to your son Cake and for you a Star

InFlagranteDelicto · 20/04/2015 21:25

Thank you, he's overjoyed. It's all built, and running. He's also discovered that the dog doesn't care if it runs over her ear when its on the track!

Best birthday ever he says

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RabbitsarenotHares · 20/04/2015 21:32

Brilliant! Please say Happy Birthday for me!

FadedRed123 · 20/04/2015 21:52

Inflagrante Star doubled
BifsWif - pass those tissues over, will you?

BifsWif · 20/04/2015 22:35

This is all very un-MNetty, aren't we all supposed to be a bunch of bitches in AIBU? Grin

HypodeemicNerdle · 20/04/2015 22:49

First time I've read this thread and it has such an amazingly fab happy ending, look at his face! Well worth the little overspend Grin

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