I command you all to stop any Christmas related activities and come eat some popcorn with me.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. Christmas was hardly ruined. I'd be horrified if she said something so rude to anyone else. I had warned her she was going to have to pause to eat and I got up early to make sure the food was ready for her so she wouldn't have to wait long. Its not like I spanked her and she was in her room all of 2 minutes before coming to the realization that she should apologize.

She didn't need to apologize, idiot

You made her stop having Christmas so your pregnant ass could eat because God forbid you just grab a bite quickly until pancakes are ready

Listen moron, learn to read. Pancakes and fruit were ready. It would have taken her 5 minutes to scarf down the food. You need to learn to read. At least my children aren't going to grow up to become selfish brats. She's currently snuggling with me while reading one of her gifts. And she'll know not to say something so rude to others.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Christmas was hardly ruined. I'd be horrified if she said something so rude to anyone else. I had warned her she was going to have to pause to eat and I got up early to make sure the food was ready for her so she wouldn't have to wait long. Its not like I spanked her and she was in her room all of 2 minutes before coming to the realization that she should apologize.

She didn't need to apologize, idiot

You made her stop having Christmas so your pregnant ass could eat because God forbid you just grab a bite quickly until pancakes are ready

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Christmas was hardly ruined. I'd be horrified if she said something so rude to anyone else. I had warned her she was going to have to pause to eat and I got up early to make sure the food was ready for her so she wouldn't have to wait long. Its not like I spanked her and she was in her room all of 2 minutes before coming to the realization that she should apologize.

If you are this inept at handling one child God knows what you will do with two. A simple solution would just be to have OJ and Christmas rolls around the tree available as you opened gifts.

OP here. Christmas was hardly ruined. I'd be horrified if she said something so rude to anyone else. I had warned her she was going to have to pause to eat and I got up early to make sure the food was ready for her so she wouldn't have to wait long. Its not like I spanked her and she was in her room all of 2 minutes before coming to the realization that she should apologize.

Poor 4 year old, Christmas ruined by her hangry pregnant mom

Anonymous wrote:OP here, I guess it's mean. But she didn't wake up till 8:45 and I'm just heavily pregnant and was starting to feel faint, so I had to eat and didn't want to miss out on her opening her presents. Plus she's been begging for these "special pancakes" all week.

Regardless, saying that was really mean !

You are being a bitch. No one in their right mind stops opening presents to sit down at table to eat! You were wrong and ruined your 4yr olds joy. Shame on you. Also, stop using pregnancy for your excuse for bring mean and mean spirited. Too bad the 4,yr old doesn't have a dad with the balls to tell you to shut up! May you have the Christmas you so richly deserve.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, I guess it's mean. But she didn't wake up till 8:45 and I'm just heavily pregnant and was starting to feel faint, so I had to eat and didn't want to miss out on her opening her presents. Plus she's been begging for these "special pancakes" all week.

Regardless, saying that was really mean !

Then have a snack and let her finish opening the presents! I think you don't get that you were the mean one in this scenario.

+1 OP, we all make mistakes, but seriously, it's CHRISTMAS, and she's FOUR YEARS OLD.

Anonymous wrote:They were delicious, btw. I sent her to her room. I think she's mad bc we only let her open a couple of presents before pausing for breakfast, but I feel mean for sending her to her room on Christmas morning. Should I have handled it differently?

I don't believe it.

Omg she’s 4 and it’s xmas. Get a grip.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Oh well, she came down and apologized and has now eaten almost of all of her breakfast. So I guess it worked out. DH probably saved the day (I didn't grow up celebrating Christmas).

Neither di I. You have had a child for four years now it's not that hard to figure out how they think.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Oh well, she came down and apologized and has now eaten almost of all of her breakfast. So I guess it worked out. DH probably saved the day (I didn't grow up celebrating Christmas).

I feel sorry for your daughter. Already having to manage her mother's emotions at 4 years old.

Anonymous wrote:OP here, I guess it's mean. But she didn't wake up till 8:45 and I'm just heavily pregnant and was starting to feel faint, so I had to eat and didn't want to miss out on her opening her presents. Plus she's been begging for these "special pancakes" all week.

Regardless, saying that was really mean !

You are not helping your case.
It's not your daughter's fault you are pregnant and have no control over your emotions.
It's not her fault you decided to sleep in with her and not eat.
It's not her fault you lack the ability to grab a snack from the kitchen or have someone hand you one.
4 year olds live in the moment. Christmas morning it's all about the presents. Food can wait.

OP here. Oh well, she came down and apologized and has now eaten almost of all of her breakfast. So I guess it worked out. DH probably saved the day (I didn't grow up celebrating Christmas).

It's Christmas you let the child open all their gifts.

After you serve breakfast and don't expect that they will actually eat it.

All days of the you need to stop overreacting. At 4 my kid told me something similar to which I replied: " I guess that means there's more for me." She's a perfectly lovely 19 yo now.