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Mini eggs for Mother's Day.

529 replies

ChicMiss · 30/03/2025 09:51

I get a bag from my child. Who then asks to share them. No. Absolutely no. AIBU for a bit more thought? I don't like that I'm expected to share, they've gone off in a huff and my OH is also in a huff.

OP posts:
Ellopal · 30/03/2025 10:20

I know this is a bit OTT what I’m about to say but all I can think about reading your posts is mothers whose children aren’t here, or ill in hospital. Or the women who are longing for a child. All of them would love the opportunity to share a bit of chocolate with their children.

There’s bigger fish to fry, OP. Count your blessings. I just could never imagine resenting my six year old for wanting a bit of my chocolate.

Changeeman · 30/03/2025 10:20

I got a wispa gold one year 🤣😋

Riaanna · 30/03/2025 10:20

If you hate mini eggs and your child knows you hate them I can see a bit of disappointment.

If you like them YABU.

My 8 year old got me a fudge. We both love fudge. I gave him the fudge because I love him.

Pippinsdiary · 30/03/2025 10:21

Fountofwisdom · 30/03/2025 09:55

Bloody hell! I’ve never ever opened a gift of chocolates and NOT offered to share them. You’ve spoilt your DC’s treat now, not surprised they’re all upset. Selfish.

It’s not her DC’s treat though? What an odd comment 😂

Missey85 · 30/03/2025 10:21

I love mini eggs 😊 what's wrong with them? Who sticks their nose up at yummy chocolate eggs 😊

glittereyelash · 30/03/2025 10:21

Chocolates are for sharing! What six year old wouldn't want a mini egg!

Scabber · 30/03/2025 10:21

I'm 40 and when I buy my Mum chocolates I still fully expect them to be opened right away and to be offered one 🤣.

Cognacsoft · 30/03/2025 10:21

My df used to lock his treats in his bureau, we never got any.
As a dc I just accepted this, I suspect it was my dm he was keeping them from as she would have definitely eaten them.

I would share the mini eggs but not until you’re ready to open them. It won’t hurt a 6 year old to wait.

TheChosenTwo · 30/03/2025 10:21

I’m actually agog reading this and then your update 😳
When mine were small dh would take
them to choose something, usually a box of nice chocolates and some flowers and another little treat of some kind. They were always so excited to jump into bed with me on Mother’s Day morning and proudly present what they’d chosen. And if it was chocolates they’d immediately be opened and offered round as a really special before breakfast treat.
Can’t imagine the mean mind of someone who didn’t actively want to share something so small but lovely with their little dc.
Go and buy your own bag tomorrow and have them all to yourself if it’s that important ffs.

PuppiesProzacProsecco · 30/03/2025 10:22

Your child is 6 OP. Of course you're being unreasonable. One of my gifts from DS 11 is a bag of my favourite sweets - I offered to share, he initially refused as they were my gift but I insisted and we enjoyed them together. Your DC is almost half his age though.

CommentHere · 30/03/2025 10:23

You got a bag of mini eggs from a 6 year old for mother's day and you won't share them? Not terribly motherly in my opinion.

sonjadog · 30/03/2025 10:23

I love mini eggs so would be very pleased to get them.

Regarding the sharing, I think it is up to you. It is your present and if you don't want to share, then don't. Learning that you don't have a right to other people's presents is not a bad lesson for a 6 year old child to learn. No idea why your DH is sulking too.

DrummingMousWife · 30/03/2025 10:23

I got cakes and my kids have eaten them! Lol! Who cares ?! It’s the thought and they made lovely cards so I am happy.
too much build up on what is really a nonsense day .

XiCi · 30/03/2025 10:23

Holy shit. Is this some sort of attempt at humour?

Cucy · 30/03/2025 10:24

I think that’s an awful attitude to have.

I buy a box of chocs to share and get a takeaway for me and my DC.

For me, Mother’s Day is about being a mother which includes the kids and they should enjoy it as much as me.

RJB73 · 30/03/2025 10:24

I'm kind of fed up with MN these days and all the wind up posts.

StepAwayFromGoogling · 30/03/2025 10:26

I got some Cadbury's Dairy Milk this morning. Immediately opened and shared with DH, DD10, and DD6. Stop being miserable on Mother's Day.

Thmssngvwlsrnd · 30/03/2025 10:26

Aww, your poor little one 😢 Bless them, let them have some chocolate.

MakeYourOwnMusicStartYourOwnDance · 30/03/2025 10:26

MeinKraft · 30/03/2025 09:52

FFS give the child a mini egg 🤣

This, come on man 😂
You got some choc, you're spending time with your kids, you can spare an egg lol

edwinbear · 30/03/2025 10:27

YABVU OP. All treats get shared in our house. DS bought himself a big bag of mini eggs yesterday, as a treat after breaking up. He offered them round to everyone. I’ve had some fancy nuts this morning, which look delicious and we’ll share them before dinner tonight. It’s half the pleasure.

I can’t quite believe you begrudge your 6 year old a mini egg. How desperately mean and selfish.

MummyJ36 · 30/03/2025 10:27

What have I just read 😂 OP….you need to taken a chill pill and give your poor child a mini egg!!!

WhatICallMyUsername · 30/03/2025 10:27

My 5 year old got me some Lindor (his favourite!) and hasn’t realised I haven’t even opened the box he got me for my birthday in February yet! But he did ask if I was sharing my jelly babies. It’s part of being a mum and teaching them to share. As he says, sharing is caring 🤣

pimplebum · 30/03/2025 10:28

I blame social media for giving us raging silly expectations for this day and all the others ..
a 6 year old buys you a bag of chocs of course you’d like to eat them all yourself ! Fair enough, but is it worth upsetting everyone over it ?

TheCountofMountingCrispBags · 30/03/2025 10:28

ChicMiss · 30/03/2025 10:00

6 years old. I'm just miffed that it's a gift I have to share. Yes it's mother's day but I'm having to share my gift. It would be nice to receive something that is just mine.

Ask for the The Fog on the Tyne for next Mother's day. According to the Lindisfarne/Gazza song, it will be all yours!
The fog on the Tyne is all mine, all mine
the fog on the Tyne is all mine (x2)

Whoarethoseguys · 30/03/2025 10:28

Don't be so precious of course you share them.
I think it's a sweet gift presumably chosen by your child.
I don't understand all the hype and nonsense about mother's day.
It's just another day that has become over commercialised.