So far this year, Mumsnet has taught me.....

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Fanny is a very naughty word in Scotland,

That loads of people hate the expression 'little man' (guilty)!

That there are other toddlers out there that refuse to go to bed and actually for many parents there's fuck all you can do but ride it out.

Mumsnetters can offer a wealth of experience, advice and hand holding and it can make a massive difference in your life.

And loads more things but wanted to keep it lighthearted. How about you?

I've learned that, compared to a lot of others, my in laws are a delight.

A lot of people think disabled people are 'entitled' for wanting to get on a bus or access a shop

Sorry, thats not exactly lighthearted is it - i missed that bit in the op

beyond I agree with you don't worry. I just wanted to keep my op light not necessarily the whole post.

I've also learnt a lot about the shit people with disabilities have to deal with this year.

I've learnt that the phrase is 'then you've got another think coming'

Fanny isn't a naughty word in Scotland! Calling someone a fanny isn't the same as calling someone a cunt, y'know...it can even be used affectiontely!

Ive learnt that loads of people piss in the shower....enlightening stuff!

Stop the cheque...

That children are made of glass and must be bubble wrapped and wear a helmet at all times!

Fanny is almost a term of affection in Scotland! Ya fanny.

Is it? Is it another think coming. How did I miss that. Are you sure?

That babies have a
4 week sleep regression
5 week sleep regression
6 week sleep regression
7 week sleep regression
8 week sleep regression
9week sleep regression
10week sleep regression
11week sleep regression
12week sleep regression
13 week sleep regression
14week sleep regression

etc etc etc

You get the picture.

Poster - my baby isnt sleeping.
Reply - Oh its just the 8 month & 6 day sleep regression.

Arggggghhhhhhhhhh

I got this guy because of mn :)

Oh God, don't start the think/thing debate off again... it's THINK !!

There was a thread about what you teach your children to call their privates and people said in Scotland it was too rude. I thought it was the equivalent of willy.

beyond that's cute...what is it?

I have learned that IABU! And that people are possibly more dividided by the name Mabel than they are by leave/remain.

*divided, not dividided!

The best weddings are in maui

That no matter how lighthearted the thread there is always a fun sponge on line!
That meetups are a great way to spend an afternoon, and that the hairy handed will always be with us.

The thread with the oxo cube and envelope baby vests was a bit of a gamechanger

That religion, politics and finances are best avoided like at the dinner table

I have just learnt that it is "you have got another THINK coming"!

That a mixture of carrot, celery and onion is called soffritto.

I'm sure that there are a lot more - just can't think of any at the minute.

ineed, its a neato robot hoover (a cheaper version of a roomba)
With googly eyes stuck on

That you can make fried eggs and pancakes in a toasted sandwich maker! Revolutionised my life!

That the little arrow on the petrol pump symbol in your car points to the side your petrol cap is. That a lot of MNers have loads in savings and pensions. That there are a lot of strange baby names out there.