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sadatchristmas1 · 19/12/2019 20:19

Just putting the kids to bed and my youngest came out with when you have your iPad for Christmas can I play on it too? I said I'm not having an an iPad for Christmas.So she said daddy had got you an iPad for Christmas. We went with him to the shop to get it. I don't want an iPad. I have an iPhone and only really use it as a phone or for here and WhatsApp, and Facebook. I asked for some perfume as my favourite is running out. Also we cannot afford a bloody iPad which means he's probably taken out a bloody contract for it Angry I'm working full time as is he but it's me that does all the housework the general day to day kid stuff, school stuff and all the bloody cooking and washing and ironing. When do I have time to play on a bloody tablet! Now I will be expected to be happy with my very expensive present that I don't bloody want. Tbh I could have picked a million other things that I would prefer instead. I'm dreading Christmas morning now and really don't want to pretend that I love it Hmm he will be all offended and say I'm ungrateful if I don't act all happy and we will have the usual I don't know why I bother sulk Xmas Angry

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sadatchristmas1 · 19/12/2019 20:20

Sorry for all the bloodys in that post 🤣

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AnneLovesGilbert · 19/12/2019 20:22

“DH, I’m sure she was messing around but she’s told me you’ve got me an iPad for Christmas. You know I like my phone and wouldn’t want an iPad and we can’t afford it. I asked you for perfume and am looking forward to getting some as I’m nearly out”.

...and wait.

1CantPickAName · 19/12/2019 20:28

I’d say something to him, now, before Christmas Day

likeafishneedsabike · 19/12/2019 20:28

Make a joke of it. ‘Ha ha, little un was on about me getting an iPad for Xmas. Probably angling for one himself/herself to play games on! The thought that is have time to mess about on an iPad!!!! I barely have time for a bath. Nice try little un but mummies like perfume, not iPads’.

likeafishneedsabike · 19/12/2019 20:30

Better still, ask for a family calendar so that all the shit work can be divided up equally between two working parents.

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sadatchristmas1 · 19/12/2019 21:04

We have a family planner it still all falls me as he's never here.Always in work! I am going to say something as I don't see why I should pretend to be happy with something I don't want or need!

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chillykiwi · 19/12/2019 21:44

I'd love an ipad but it doesn't sound like the right gift for you, do what a PP said and mention what your DD has said and see what his reaction is.

Somemore · 19/12/2019 22:08

Argh it's such a pain, DH has bought me something similar that I also don't want for Christmas. I found out by complete accident and don't know whether to be honest and say I don't want it, or whether to pretend pleasure and try and use it... I honestly don't know why he thought I would want anything other than my phone. We have an unused tablet and laptop already Confused

Andysbestadventure · 19/12/2019 22:10

Say something to him, asap.

BloggersBlog · 19/12/2019 22:14

Stupid of him to take dcs to get something like that, of course they are going to let it slip. Yes say something ASAP so he can cancel any contract in the colling off period hopefully!

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sadatchristmas1 · 20/12/2019 19:22

I tried to talk to him he had no idea what I was on about apparently he hasn't bought an iPad HmmI will be checking the bank accounts though as no way could my 4 year old make that up! If it isn't a present for me then who is it for? I have a really bad feeling about this tbh

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GenuineKlatchianPottery · 20/12/2019 19:26

I’m a cynical bitch. That iPad is really for himself and he’s bought it under the guise of a Christmas present for you.

fedup21 · 20/12/2019 19:30

tried to talk to him he had no idea what I was on about apparently he hasn't bought an iPad hmm

Maybe he’s bought it but has realised firm what you’ve said that you don’t want one so he will be taking it back??

Camomila · 20/12/2019 19:32

If it helps my 3 year old today was telling me about how my brother picked him up from nursery with DM in his little car with his little carseat. I asked DM and DBro has never picked DS up from nursery in his car, only DMs.

So they could hopefully be getting mixed up and your DH went to the apple shop and they had a 5min play on the ipads while he bought a charger or something else innocent.

Lipz · 20/12/2019 19:33

Oh dear I'd be asking the dc a few more questions

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sadatchristmas1 · 20/12/2019 20:37

I plan too ask them tomorrow he's in work and I'm off, the plan is to wrap their presents for daddy so will try to find out from them what daddy had bought!

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lowlandLucky · 20/12/2019 21:21

HE wants the ipad

minesagin37 · 20/12/2019 21:32

The plot thickens....

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sadatchristmas1 · 26/12/2019 20:55

It was an iPad he still gave it to me even after I told him I didn't need or want one, he's got it on credit and couldn't take it back as it was over the 14 day cooling off period. I wasn't impressed yet another useless gadget that is way too expensive and extravagant when we are financially stretched already. I really think he just wants people to think we are well off and show off that he's got me an expensive present for Christmas 😭

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