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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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To cry about what DS just did?

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YouKnowStuffingIsForLunch · 12/12/2009 19:33

DS1 (11) was in town with DH buying Christmas presents. They passed by a homeless guy and DS dragged DH into the nearest shop, bought him the biggest thickest jumper he could find (with his own meagre pocket money he had saved) and gave the man the present!

After realising that the bag wasn't a trick ( makes me wonder what nasty things other people have done), and DH explaining that DS just wanted to give him a present, he was so happy

I am so proud of him!

It was all his own idea, and we really are stingy with his pocket money so it wasn't a small amount to him.

so I cried. And I don't do crying over soppy things. So... AIBU?

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NightShoe · 12/12/2009 22:41

not together! one after the other. I missed work christmas do because the bugger rota'd me on so I am treating myself. I am suprised that I mainly still seem able to spell.

Brunettelady · 12/12/2009 22:42

That has made me feels soooo much better to know that there ARE decent kids around who do this sort of thing. Told my DH as well. We are both amazed!! What a truely amazing son you have! I am also going to buy the Big Issue when I go in town. One of our sellers in Gordon Ramseys brother. It makes me very sad to see him in town selling the Big Issue, especially when you see him open the door to the nearest shop for people who haven't bought his magazine.

I really hope my DS turns out like yours too!

fledtoscotland · 12/12/2009 22:42

Enjoy Nightshoe. just take a couple of paracetamol when you get up tomorrow (and have a large glass of water before you pass out tonight )

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YouKnowStuffingIsForLunch · 12/12/2009 22:42

I applaud your ability to spell! And in celebration, buy a scarf for a homeless person!

You don't have to, no pressure (puts away the wine)

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NightShoe · 12/12/2009 22:45

Ok, how do I buy a scarf for a homeless person? I have money and need something to spend it on. Just don't tell DH.

Paracetamol? Pah, I'm a nurse, and a psychiatric one at that. Takes more than red wine and vodka to cause a hangover, years of practice.

scottishmummy · 12/12/2009 22:50

do give to legitimate charities,no direct donations to rough sleeper

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YouKnowStuffingIsForLunch · 12/12/2009 22:51

You can do what DS did and buy something warm (if you can afford it then something padded and especially warm) and then either just give it to someone you see (perhaps make sure someone is with you) or donate it to a homeless shelter.

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NightShoe · 12/12/2009 22:57

White wine YouKnow? You need more practise!

Agree Scottishmummy, I give my regular donation to MIND. However, kindness is always rewarded so OP's DS is well on the way to a lifetime of awareness of others.

NickeeS · 12/12/2009 23:00

What a lovely thing to do, you must be very proud. I hope my DD grows up to have such a kind heart !

MilkNoBrandyForSanta · 12/12/2009 23:00

Thats so lovely!

God you must be so proud to have a wonderful little boy like that!

He sounds lovely!

giraffespullthesleigh · 12/12/2009 23:00

Thats so sweet

MilkNoBrandyForSanta · 12/12/2009 23:01

and i did shed a tear when i read it!

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YouKnowStuffingIsForLunch · 12/12/2009 23:08

I can't pretend that I am as good as DS. He has that pure uncomplicated "if you can help then help" thing, that isn't distracted by fear or worry or 'what if?'

MIND is such a good charity NS, they have helped DH so much (and therefore helped DS and his siblings).

It feels good and liberating to take my lead from DS1

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kinnies · 12/12/2009 23:51

What a lovley person your son is.

You must be so proud. Has reduced me to a blubbering mess, but for somthing nice for once.

SuperflousBuns · 13/12/2009 00:17

Aww having a wee cry at how nice your son is,that is a beautiful thing to have done!He's a credit to you.
x

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YouKnowStuffingIsForLunch · 14/12/2009 11:30

Thank you everyone (unashamed beaming still going on here)

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girlafraid · 14/12/2009 11:32

what a lovely lovely boy you have, i'm in tears no matter about you!

Adair · 14/12/2009 11:35

Truly lovely and thoughtful - he's a sweetie.

Have to say IMVHO the 'no direct donations to rough sleepers' is... well... would say a rude word but I think your son might still be reading . Yes, do something nice for somebody. Not every week but every day.

TulipsAndTinsel · 14/12/2009 11:36

o gosh, i've got tears in my eyes reading that... how utterly sweet of your ds.

you must be so proud to have such a generous sweet child

LilRedWG · 14/12/2009 11:37

What a lovely son you have.

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YouKnowStuffingIsForLunch · 14/12/2009 12:32

Do you think it would be overly precious to email his headteacher and let him know what DS did?

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DoesntChristmasDragOn · 14/12/2009 12:34

What your son did was lovely.

But yes, I think it would be wrong to email his headmaster.

WingedVictory · 14/12/2009 12:34

Beautiful!

saintnickelas · 14/12/2009 12:39

you are an evil woman: i was reading your op in my shop and just started pouring with tears!
i had to explain to my customer why i was crying.
[blub]

your son is an amazing human being. you have every right to be very proud of him.

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YouKnowStuffingIsForLunch · 14/12/2009 12:42

saintnick, sorry

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