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Halloween is nearly upon us and with it, plenty of fun and spooky activities. Whether you find pumpkins funny or spooky-looking (maybe not before they’re carved), it’s likely that you might enjoy a visit to a nearby pumpkin patch.
The redditor u/QueenBeeJackie1’s family seemingly does. But their yearly trip to the patch was interrupted by a change of plans, which evolved into an argument of larger proportions. Scroll down to find the full story below.
Planning outings with the extended family can be quite difficult
Image credits: Wavebreakmedia (not the actual photo)
This redditor used to visit a pumpkin patch every year with her husband’s family until an argument put a stop to that
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Tyke 8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
All this over some pumpkins. And frankly, the kids won't remember who was there, they will just want Mummy and Daddy and a fun time.
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Mike Fitzpatrick Mike Fitzpatrick Community Member Follow
And donuts and cider.
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Barrygirl1943 Barrygirl1943 Community Member Follow
NTA - This isn’t about a Pumpkin Patch. It’s about control. How dare you suggest something to make life a little easier for you and your kids - while you were pregnant! You said it in the beginning, your family always did everything to abide by their schedule. You had the nerve to challenge that control and clearly needed to be punished. Grandma can’t do this with the whole family thing was supposed to make you feel guilty. Again, you didn’t play their game and took her at her word and moved on. Blocking is just another way to make you feel guilty. Don’t let it!
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Wood Carver Wood Carver Community Member Follow
There is a lot of strong feelings on both sides here. As a father who had his son young I was often in a position where I couldn't express myself as these silly fights happened. With experience and age, I'll offer my opinion.... it's a pumpkin patch. Not first Christmas morning, not Even the trick or treating part... it's a pumpkin patch. I remember a fight over going to the mall with my exs mother because we took our son to see Santa without her, not the holiday itself but visiting the costume photographer... set your own traditions. These are your kids not their kids. If YOU choose to kindly allow HER to attend the event you've chosen to do with your kids that day she can be happy. If not she can STFU. Next year you organize a trip to the pumpkin patch for you. Then you tell your mom his mom and the sister when you are going and say "If you'd like to join us all are welcome". If they don't like it then they don't come.
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Tyke Tyke Community Member Follow
All this over some pumpkins. And frankly, the kids won't remember who was there, they will just want Mummy and Daddy and a fun time.
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Mike Fitzpatrick Mike Fitzpatrick Community Member Follow
And donuts and cider.
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Barrygirl1943 Barrygirl1943 Community Member Follow
NTA - This isn’t about a Pumpkin Patch. It’s about control. How dare you suggest something to make life a little easier for you and your kids - while you were pregnant! You said it in the beginning, your family always did everything to abide by their schedule. You had the nerve to challenge that control and clearly needed to be punished. Grandma can’t do this with the whole family thing was supposed to make you feel guilty. Again, you didn’t play their game and took her at her word and moved on. Blocking is just another way to make you feel guilty. Don’t let it!
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Wood Carver Wood Carver Community Member Follow
There is a lot of strong feelings on both sides here. As a father who had his son young I was often in a position where I couldn't express myself as these silly fights happened. With experience and age, I'll offer my opinion.... it's a pumpkin patch. Not first Christmas morning, not Even the trick or treating part... it's a pumpkin patch. I remember a fight over going to the mall with my exs mother because we took our son to see Santa without her, not the holiday itself but visiting the costume photographer... set your own traditions. These are your kids not their kids. If YOU choose to kindly allow HER to attend the event you've chosen to do with your kids that day she can be happy. If not she can STFU. Next year you organize a trip to the pumpkin patch for you. Then you tell your mom his mom and the sister when you are going and say "If you'd like to join us all are welcome". If they don't like it then they don't come.
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