AIBU to think she shouldn't of taken my old toys?

[unicornsandrainbows98]

So my mums sorting out her attic as she's moving house. 19 years worth of stuff.
So my aunt (her sister came round to help). When we was younger my aunt gave me and my sister all of my cousins old hand me down Disney toys which we loved and played with constantly for years. My cousins (her children) are around 5-6 years older than me and my sister so there was a little bit of an age gap but not huge.
Anyway enough drip feeding, I had asked my mum to put them toys aside because I now have a 20 month old son who loves Disney and would love the toys and appreciate them e.t.c. My aunt has taken ALL of the toys home with her saying they're were her kids' toys once. 1. My cousin is gay and married but I know for a fact they don't want children in the future or ever. 2.my other cousin does not want children either and 3. They're all like nearly 30 years old? They are just going to be sitting in an attic again waiting to be played with? Aibu to think realistically they should of gone to my son and we should of got to keep them as they was handed down to us in the first place? Sorry this post sounds so petty but I would of loved to see my little one play with the same toys I had so much fun with as a kid!

Sorry OP l couldn't resist you are a good egg m'dear. In all honestly l think the toys will be past their best and probably not up to today's much stricter safety standards. However, are they worth something and is that why she has snatched them back? Disney toys can be worth a lot of money sometimes.

As I said in a PP, I think not commenting but alluding to a poster’s imperfect grammar is just as rude as condescending to give an adult woman a ‘teachable moment’ by picking apart her post, just to boost your own ego for what you see as your superior mastery of the English language. But by all means continue your little ‘sitting on hands’ circle jerk....

The thing is that you can never guarantee your kids will like the same toys you did.

To the OP, I understand your feelings, but if your aunt originally bought them and kindly shared them around she does have a prior claim.

Genuinely, get looking on eBay. Happy hunting. 😊

To all piling on to the OP when they've been nothing but polite, How awkward.

Just pleasantly pointing out spelling mistakes my Arse.

Hello, can we ask that you please stop it with the grammar policing? It's derailing the thread, and it's plain rude. Mumsnet is here to make parents' lives easier. Sorry to interrupt, OP.

To the OP, I understand your feelings, but if your aunt originally bought them and kindly shared them around she does have a prior claim.

That is not the generally accepted view of MN.

In this case, however, auntie reclaimed them w/o any intervention from those present because she’s terrifying so it’s game over.

But they are gone now so I'll just get on with it, he don't know any different so he isn't missing anything I guess!

Yes I would just hold onto that thought but if they hold sentimental value for you, perhaps you could ask your aunt if you can take some photos of the toys?

I wish I had more pics of my childhood toys because I've forgotten about half of them, yet I got so much joy out of them at the time.

There was a time when families would be proud to pass down toys through generations. She doesn't need them and won't need them so I suspect wants to sell them. I'm sad for you OP

But to do with your Aunt OP. You will not win this one as she will just say they were a loan. It would have been nice for you and your DC but I'd just let this go.

@worraliberty, she might, which would really benefit her in the future. Some people do not automatically get defensive, as she has demonstrated, beautifully.

Completely off topic from my original post-
But I just want to say thanks to everyone being so nice and 'sticking up for me' i think sometimes when people try to tease online or in real life it's kind of daunting. Especially if you don't know anyone and you're wondering 'okay are they all going to start teasing me now?'. I really like coming on mumsnet for the fact of you lovely people I read from every day. So thanks again. Sorry for the cheesy comment 🧀

missmouse just give it up will you.

Unless you think you're so much better than every single teacher the OP has had during primary, senior school and beyond

People don't come here for spelling and grammar lessons. If you're so keen on teaching people, see if there are volunteer jobs going in your area.

@Boobiliboobiliboo and me!

I would like to remind the pedants that there is a special corner for us . . .

OMG mouse, could you be any more condescending? I’m actually embarrassed for you.

unicorns yes, it looks like this is just the way the cookie has crumbled and as a pp said, he may not even like them. I loved my Cindys but DD has always had zero interest in anything doll like. Horses for courses!

@Butchyrestingface

That is not the generally accepted view of MN.

And that worries me because....?

Everyone’s reasonable view is valid.

Wow the absolute cuntish responses on this thread amaze me. Hope you're all proud of yourselves, bunch of witches at their finest.
Op I'd be really sad too, such a shame they seem to be going to waste. Unless you feel up to having it out there's not a lot you can do.

Im carefully reading my comment before I post incase I get ripped into I feel kind of embarrassed lol 😬

Just ignore them op.
It's very rude to comment on someone's grammar or spelling unless you're their teacher or you've asked for help. They just want to feel superior to you. Actually, you've been far politer than they have.

To the arseholes upthread, many many adults don't have perfect literacy skills, some don't have any literacy skills at all. For a variety of reasons, as I'm sure you will all know, given you're so clever.
Many adults also don't have any social graces

OP, I got called 'an absolute fanny of a woman', amongst other things, on a thread I started not so long ago and it really was hurtful. There are many more lovely people on Mumsnet than dicks, that's what I always remind myself.

No need to be embarrassed OP.

But after the way you handled it and your last update most of the PP should feel embarrassed. Showed them up

@unicornsandrainbows98, you're lovely. Ignore the meangirls, who really should be ashamed of themselves. I'm really glad MN stepped in.

(I'm a total fusspot about spelling and grammar, but jeeze, people's feelings are way more important)

Oh, and mouse it’s “demonstrated beautifully”, no fucking comma

And don’t be unduly embarrassed with the grammar pedants OP. You’ve been gracious and least one of them has been wrong.