DCs are 12, 9 and 8. I had to go out yesterday at 7.45am and wasn't sure when I'd be back. DH was taking ds1 to a sports comp at 10.45 (about 5 mins from our home). I got home earlier than expected - at 10.40. They hadn't left yet, and weren't in the throes of leaving iyswim and dcs were dressed but hadn't had breakfast. We all went - ds1 was 10 mins late but it didn't matter and I made them quick sandwiches to eat in the car, so no harm done.
But my aibu question is: DH said DS1 should have checked the time himself, and got his own breakfast. At 12 he shouldn't need chivvying or help. So it was all DCs' fault they weren't ready. But I was a bit cross with DH for just staying in bed emailing for 3 hours rather than making sure DCs were ready (and the other two aren't 12). AIBU? It's a genuine question actually as maybe I should get the kids to be more autonomous, I'm not sure. They obviously can get their own cornflakes, or ask for help if they need it, but how organised should they be about their time?
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AIBU?
to think dh should make sure kids get ready/have breakfast etc?
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Romann · 03/11/2014 05:19
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