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I've broken DD and have no idea how to fix her!

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Flamesparrow · 08/04/2009 18:01

Last summer we bought a bike trailer. Didn't get a bike unfortunately until the end of the summer, and the thing was barely used - DC loved it though, especially DD.

Circumstances have changed, and we're not going to be able to use it any more (not least because DC are much bigger and it was a squeeze last year!). Planned to sell it in May on ebay.

Mentioned to DD selling it and she sobbed her heart out - completely heartbroken like when we got rid of her little bed for the bunk beds. Mum has called to say she has been sobbing about it on her as well.

There are lots of changes round here atm, and I think that this is the last straw for her. I have no idea how to fix it though - it is very big to store just so she won't cry, and we could really use the £50 or so we could get for it on ebay. mum is talking about "sorting it", but I can't charge her £50 for the thing, it would be wrong.

How can I fix this? Is there any way to fix this without breaking her more? She has already lost 2 good school friends (one her best friend), and found out about a lot of changes at home this last 6 weeks.

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5intheEgg · 08/04/2009 18:08

Poor DD

Could you sell it without telling her, then take her for a treat with the money, but her a little something to replace it?

I just gave DS2's fave "toddler" toy away on Freecycle the other day, and he hasn't noticed yet. Made sure the person didn't come when he was here to be on the safe side.

Flamesparrow · 09/04/2009 07:50

She's watching it like a hawk now. Mum is seriously considering taking it on - think I'll just cut my losses with it for the sake of DD harmony (she still cries every now and then about her bed).

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5intheEgg · 09/04/2009 09:04

Oh bless her

troutpout · 09/04/2009 09:08

ooh this is a tough one. I think if you put it at your mums for a bit...you might be able to sell it a bit further down the line.
We have managed this with ds with some of his small boy toys.(although not all)
He is like this with anything tbh...i think it's partly the idea of growing up that he can't bear too.

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