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To not make the cake DS wants?

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GingerLiberalFeminist · 25/02/2022 07:47

I don't want to make the cake my DS(6 next week) has wanted for ages.

This is a little lighthearted but still! There's a bit of a back story so please bear with!

Back when covid hit, my friend(39) moved in with our family (DH, DS then 7 and DS then 4) so she wouldn't be on her own. She pays us rent and is very much part of the family. She also brought her two cats, let's call them Darcy and Freya.

I've never had cats before and I adore them. However, sadly Darcy was quite old and his back started to go. Last Aug friend made the decision to have him put down as he was suffering a lot. We got the full pet experience 😔

DS5 was particularly upset, as you would be. We had lots of conversations about how Darcy was in the clouds and happy now and not suffering. Normal grief processing We thought.

However around Sept, DS5 got into his head for his birthday he wanted a cake with with a picture of Darcy in the clouds.

Despite us resolutely not mentioning Darcy to try and dissuade him, DS's birthday is next week and the subject has arisen again. Darcy on a cloud is what he wants for his cake.

If you've made it thus far thank you! Please let me know, am I being unreasonable to not make this rather macabre cake for my DS? 🤣🤣🤣

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thisplaceisweird · 02/03/2022 16:44

I let my kids do all the weird shit they dream up, makes for funny stories and photos.

My son wanted a 'shoe' themed cake for his 4th birthday. Praying he wasn't going to turn into a weirdo with a fetish... nothing yet.

It's only weird if you make it weird, I suppose!

Piglet89 · 02/03/2022 16:44

Can you get a cake topper with a pic of darcy and some clouds you have added in around her (using Photoshop or similar)

My efforts on MS Paint are so shit but they’re so shit they’re good if that makes sense.

thisplaceisweird · 02/03/2022 16:45

Sorry didn't see the pic before I posted - that's lovely OP!!!

Confrontayshunme · 02/03/2022 16:45

It is no more macabre than the black bat cake I had to make my 5yo DD. The cake is just a measure of what he likes. Make it, and don't feel guilty or weird at all.

Dixiechickonhols · 02/03/2022 16:46

Well done that’s lovely Op.

kickupafuss · 02/03/2022 16:46

Lovely cake!

youvegottenminuteslynn · 02/03/2022 16:46

Oh that is so cute OP! Bless him, he sounds like a sweet boy. Hope he has a lovely birthday.

Snozwanger · 02/03/2022 16:48

Asda sell a cat shaped cake (I bought one recently for my daughter). It is a sort of ginger colour if that helps?

Teacupsandtoast · 02/03/2022 16:49

I think it is perfect 🥰

HeadacheGrey · 02/03/2022 16:51

Aww that’s lovely OP.

Blossomtoes · 02/03/2022 16:52

It’s lovely. Just make him the cake he wants.

LunaMuffinTop · 02/03/2022 16:54

That's a brilliant cake OP and it made your DS happy.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 02/03/2022 16:56

Great work!

AryaStarkWolf · 02/03/2022 16:56

@Blossomtoes

It’s lovely. Just make him the cake he wants.
She did and she even posted a picture!
Myshitisreal · 02/03/2022 16:59

As a big cat lover (who lost one of ours last year) this brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful 😺

GingerLiberalFeminist · 02/03/2022 17:03

Admittedly these look rather like the Simpsons did the cats but he adores it!
We may remove the cats before cutting it later!

This is officially nominated the Dead Cat Cake 😁

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ThankGodImAnAtheist · 02/03/2022 17:03

It’s a beautiful cake, Well Done ! And a very happy birthday to your son 🎉

AryaStarkWolf · 02/03/2022 17:10

@GingerLiberalFeminist

Admittedly these look rather like the Simpsons did the cats but he adores it! We may remove the cats before cutting it later!

This is officially nominated the Dead Cat Cake 😁

Maybe Cat Cloud Cake might be better :p
Prettypennies · 02/03/2022 17:11

So sweet!! This will be a funny story you will bring up for every future birthday 😁

Derbee · 02/03/2022 17:17

I’m so glad you did the cake! Your DS is a lucky boy. What a kind and healthy way for him to process his feelings about death and loss in a way that comforts him. He sounds lovely, and so do you Smile

Cornettoninja · 02/03/2022 17:28

That cake is fabulous and really cheery! Your ds is a lucky boy Cake

Pixiedust1234 · 02/03/2022 17:39

That cake looks perfect esp with having the other cat on it, no wonder ds is thrilled Grin Give yourself a gold star for being an awesome mother!

Forestdweller11 · 02/03/2022 17:43

That's a great cake!

user1493494961 · 02/03/2022 17:45

I can't see the problem.

user1493494961 · 02/03/2022 17:46

Brilliant Dead Cat Cake! (Should have scrolled to the end!)

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