Spending money...

so when they have a set amount to spend, i"m suppose to give them more...

i guess money grows on trees where your from...:lmao:

So instead of encouraging how to spend their money wisely, you would rather let them spend it all and then say nani nani boo boo sorry you spent all your money on your MOM, you can't have that. Sorry your brother is going to get this but your not because he didn't spend all his money on his MOM.
 
i'm sorry..but what they have to spend is what they have...whether its all for them or to buy other members of the family something... I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THAT... has nothing to do about being resentfull or threating the kids badly...its teaching them to make choices in what they decide to do with the money and how to budget what they have....
 
and thats why i think their mother should give them some money to get those gifts so they don't have to go without...

OP- I know you're getting bashed quite a bit and there does seem to be some animosity towards the girls on your end. Maybe it's because you can't stand their mother or maybe they disrupted dreams of Disney with just your son or perhaps taking on two girls at that age is a bit harder than you imagined, whatever the case, your posts come off a bit harsh toward them.

In an earlier post of mine, you agreed with what I had to say. You probably wouldn't be getting so many people against you if you simply said "All kids are getting the same amount of money. They can spend it on what or who they choose, but when it's gone, it's gone. Along with their money, we will be buying each child a shirt/sweatshirt, a pair of Mickey ears and one toy." (As for your son having his own money, why not just put it into a savings account instead of spending it at Disney? He's young enough that he won't even notice/care if he gets something. Get him the same thing as the girls and maybe a stuffed animal. His money can alway be used at a later date when he's a bit older.)

You are merely speculating that the mother wants gifts brought back. As many other posters have said, gifts aren't necessary and if they did want something specific or a surprise, then money would be offered up. I'm going to make the assumption that the mother doesn't need a gift and the kids don't need some small trinket to remind them that they may never be able to go. Have the girls send them all a postcard (Should cost a whopping $5) and bring back some Mickey rice crispie treats for each one.

There are still a few months before your trip, so no need to worry so much about this now. Their mother probably hasn't given this trip much thought at all and most likely won't until a week or two beforehand. Go and have a good time and remember that Disney World is a place for creating memories and hopefully bringing your whole family closer together.
 
no...they will only have so much money WHEN ITS GONE ITS GONE....Same with my son....

gotta keep it even..RIGHT?

Is that what you want to teach your son? How is giving the stepkids an extra twenty to spend on gifts for other people not keeping it even? Again,
all the "what iffs" you keep putting on this situation are pretty ridiculous, but I would think that you would want to instill a sense of compassion and generosity in your son. Since you plan to go to Disney for the rest of your lives part of your trips could include your son helping his sisters pick out gifts to bring home, or give him extra money to pick out gifts for his family (grandparents, cousins, etc) then it would be "even" right? Heck he could even pick out something to donate. This will show him that you are the bigger person and you are willing to show kindness to someone despite their negative actions toward you. You know teach him values like forgiveness and compassion. You know things more important than money.
 

So instead of encouraging how to spend their money wisely, you would rather let them spend it all and then say nani nani boo boo sorry you spent all your money on your MOM, you can't have that. Sorry your brother is going to get this but your not because he didn't spend all his money on his MOM.

ok well first of all I NEVER SAID I WOULD DO THAT... so there you are starting something... real nice...:furious:
 
no...they will only have so much money WHEN ITS GONE ITS GONE....Same with my son....

gotta keep it even..RIGHT?

so when they have a set amount to spend, i"m suppose to give them more...

i guess money grows on trees where your from...:lmao:


Neither one of these post say anything about you helping them spend their money wisely. If you advised them on how to spend their money wisely there wouldn't be an issue of money growing on trees because you the girls would have been advised of the best way to spend their money.
 
and thats fine they can use THEIR money...i just think she shouldn't want them to use THEIR money on her, husband and other siblings (which maybe they won't even think about getting them something)... they should spend THEIR money on themselves and the things THEY want... and if THEY want to spend THEIR money on buying souvenires for MOM and everyone else, they are more than welcome too, i am by no means discouraging that...but when they ask for something for themselves and they had spent all THEIR money...sorry but you spent all YOUR money, maybe next time when we come you can get it... simple... they get what they get and don't get upset....


This is beyond crazy. When did sharing become a bad thing? Most parents try to teach their children to share and think about others.

IF the girls decide to use some of THEIR money to purchase money for others, I hopetheir dad praises them for their act of kindness. Who knows, maybe dad will reward them with extra cash.

I hope dad manages to remove his manhood from your purse before the trip.
 
so when they have a set amount to spend, i"m suppose to give them more...

i guess money grows on trees where your from...:lmao:



You want this to be the hill you die on, go for it. You are spending in excess of $4000 for this trip and refuse to budget in a few extra dollars to buy a couple of tee shirts for the siblings and a key chain for their mom. I get it. You make sure those kids know that if they buy those things they go without something for themselves and if that gives you the satisfaction you need to feel like you won, well I pity you. You are using a relatively small amount of money on order to hurt children and that is despicable.

You have a great trip and continue to keep tabs on what your DH children cost.
 
ok well first of all I NEVER SAID I WOULD DO THAT... so there you are starting something... real nice...:furious:

That's certainly what it sounded like you were saying.

I know you're going to think I'm being mean, but I'm honestly trying to help you here: If you would use proper punctuation it would help you get your point across more precisely. The only punctuation you use are ellipses and they imply a certain flippant attitude. Writing is not like speaking - we cant read your body language or tone of voice. The only thing we have are the words you write and the punctuation that you use.
 
You want this to be the hill you die on, go for it. You are spending in excess of $4000 for this trip and refuse to budget in a few extra dollars to buy a couple of tee shirts for the siblings and a key chain for their mom. I get it. You make sure those kids know that if they buy those things they go without something for themselves and if that gives you the satisfaction you need to feel like you won, well I pity you. You are using a relatively small amount of money on order to hurt children and that is despicable.

You have a great trip and continue to keep tabs on what your DH children cost.

::yes::
 
Why is there so much speculation? Why don't you set a dollar amount and then discuss with the girls who they want to buy for and help them purchase things for everyone leaving money for them to get something for themselves. It seems you are trying to make this a HUGE issue when really it is pretty petty.

Or here's a crazy idea? How about if the FATHER steps up and handles his kids. His wife clearly has huge honking issues about the whole situation. Maybe now is time for the parent to take over the parenting.
 
OP- I know you're getting bashed quite a bit and there does seem to be some animosity towards the girls on your end. Maybe it's because you can't stand their mother or maybe they disrupted dreams of Disney with just your son or perhaps taking on two girls at that age is a bit harder than you imagined, whatever the case, your posts come off a bit harsh toward them.

In an earlier post of mine, you agreed with what I had to say. You probably wouldn't be getting so many people against you if you simply said "All kids are getting the same amount of money. They can spend it on what or who they choose, but when it's gone, it's gone. Along with their money, we will be buying each child a shirt/sweatshirt, a pair of Mickey ears and one toy." (As for your son having his own money, why not just put it into a savings account instead of spending it at Disney? He's young enough that he won't even notice/care if he gets something. Get him the same thing as the girls and maybe a stuffed animal. His money can alway be used at a later date when he's a bit older.)

You are merely speculating that the mother wants gifts brought back. As many other posters have said, gifts aren't necessary and if they did want something specific or a surprise, then money would be offered up. I'm going to make the assumption that the mother doesn't need a gift and the kids don't need some small trinket to remind them that they may never be able to go. Have the girls send them all a postcard (Should cost a whopping $5) and bring back some Mickey rice crispie treats for each one.

There are still a few months before your trip, so no need to worry so much about this now. Their mother probably hasn't given this trip much thought at all and most likely won't until a week or two beforehand. Go and have a good time and remember that Disney World is a place for creating memories and hopefully bringing your whole family closer together.

i agree and you are very nice in the way you put things...but others just aren't no nice...like puting words in mouth...like the (na na na boo boo) I am sure i said if they don't buy their mother something I will make the effort to offer to get them something small for their family....but not one person said you know what, there you go...perfect... no they just go assume i hate these kids and their mother...and keep digging and digging... well i"m picking the girls up this weekend from their mother (my husband works on Saturdays) like i do every weekend and do all the fun stuff I usually come up with until my husband gets home at 8:00 p.m. and then we all do something on Sunday morning and then bring to kids back home....so don't you dare tell me i resent those kids when I have them more than their father does...
 
Or here's a crazy idea? How about if the FATHER steps up and handles his kids. His wife clearly has huge honking issues about the whole situation. Maybe now is time for the parent to take over the parenting.

i thought they were my kids too... now not so much...:confused3
 
i agree and you are very nice in the way you put things...but others just aren't no nice...like puting words in mouth...like the (na na na boo boo) I am sure i said if they don't buy their mother something I will make the effort to offer to get them something small for their family....but not one person said you know what, there you go...perfect.../QUOTE]

Ahem. To be honest, YOU have done your fair share of putting words in people's mouths in this thread too. Go read the first couple of pages over again and pay attention to the part where you freak out about people thinking you should pay for gifts for their mother. (Which had not been said.)

Glass houses.

You started this thread with a thinly veiled jab at your husband's ex. It didn't go the way you wanted. I'm sorry nobody told you that you were perfect, but sometimes that happens when you solicit opinions.

I maintain that this should not be your problem. If your husband is any kind of a father at all, step back and let him deal with this. Go have an adult beverage and stop worrying about it.
 
Ahem. To be honest, YOU have done your fair share of putting words in people's mouths in this thread too. Go read the first couple of pages over again and pay attention to the part where you freak out about people thinking you should pay for gifts for their mother. (Which had not been said.)


I maintain that this should not be your problem. If your husband is any kind of a father at all, step back and let him deal with this. Go have an adult beverage and stop worrying about it.

I did. I know she won't and she should not be obligated to. IT would be a nice thing to do though and it would not cost much. In my home we would forgo something for ourselves, take the kids shopping and encourage them to buy a keepsake for their mother. It is a small investment in the children and really has not a thing to do with the mother.
 
I have never said they were your kids. I think that's ridiculous.

well I think thats were the: You married a guy with children and its a package deal they are your children now just as much as they are his...:confused3
 


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