To think I’m not doing anything wrong

DH and Dc at the football
I have worked hard all day cleaning our room and clearing ironing
Made a chilli for tea
Sitting reading my new book and having a glass of fizz
If my DH questioned this I would not be happy

What is the likelihood that two children under the supervision of a parent will fall victim to such sudden, unexpected harm that an ambulance isn’t necessary but the tiny time difference between a taxi and driving yourself (if there even is a time difference, given that a taxi doesn’t have to find a parking space etc.) is a matter of life and death? Like what scenario could you possibly be envisioning here?

I don’t even drink and I think this is ridiculous, guilt-inducing puritanical bullshit!

They don't let Jo public drive ambulances or taxis

Still Christmas until tomorrow (Twelfth Night).

Also; mind your own business, you…well, pick your own insult, you know him so much better than we do (although I suspect we’ve all met him at one stage of our lives or another)

Not everyone CAN drive you know.

I can't as I'm on a medical hold from driving so sold my money pit of a car but over half the people I know can't drive its hardly unusual.

It why busses, taxis, ubers and in genuine medical emergencies ambulances etc... exist.

Seems perfectly normal. If you were sat on your own three glasses in thar would be questionable. It's also not twelfth night yet so technically still Christmas.

Some people are just pricks.

My father in law is the same. Couldn’t have a single drink around him without comment. Even when I told him to stop, he still made tutting sounds. Next time he comes over, I’m going to fill an empty wine bottle with water and just chug it in front of him, hopefully he’ll combust.

Utter bollocks. What if any child of a parent who can't drive needs to go the hospital, or the other parent is out with the only car etc etc

I'm drinking Xmas champagne while making beef Wellington with the leftover fillet that we didn't cook (frozen) from Xmas day. He is being unreasonable.

What a load of bollocks. If your kid has a serious time sensitive injury you call an ambulance.
Ive been in hospital with a kid many times, and not once has it been the correct decision to drive alone to hospital with them.

I think he’s overreacting and you’re fine. However. I’m a decent drinker. I love a drink. There’s no way I’d drink in the mid afternoon with a small child sitting playing next to me. Drinking is a sociable thing or a relaxation thing for me, it would feel weird to be on the wine knowing I could be interrupted at any moment to help with a toy or wipe a bottom.

I 2nd this 🤣

Pour yourself another one and smack your lips loudly after every sip. Follow up with a tequila chaser.

You would just get a taxi or neighbour or get DH home, or if an emergency ring for an ambulance.

So even parents that do drive, but don't live near to a hospital are risking their children's lives?!
What's the maximum safe distance?
What if it is rush hour, or there is only one car and the other parent has it away from home?

My god, I didn't realise the risks!

Tell him to fuck off! Crikey anyone would think you're off your nut with his response & some of these replies.

Enjoy another wine & your book OP
You won't be the first mother who's enjoyed a glass of wine & most certainly won't be the last.

I fucking love the hypocrisy of fucking men; as long as he's enjoying himself you're a mother now how fucking dare you!
Have the bottle give the prick something to really whinge about 🍻

in the case of a genuine life or death scenario, it's absolute madness to drive yourself while the victim is dying on the back seat, that's what ambulances and their trained staff are for.

What are the rules around the correct time for wine drinking for womenfolk? What can be done about the wayward types who indulge in daytime drink outside the festive season? The world is going to hell in a handcart!!

Yup

Just to make a point like.

The chances of this are extremely slim. Obviously I can't speak for everyone but I've never had to drive either of my kids to hospital. Are you saying that no parent should ever have one drink?

But there are consequences - if a kid had a serious time-sensitive injury not being able to drive might be the difference between life and death. I know that not everyone can drive, for a variety of reasons, but you must agree that it is sometimes a choice (e.g. if you choose to drink when solely looking after kids). I personally wouldn't judge anyone for this as I think the risk is low, but there is a greater risk. Both parents need to be on the same page (or at least know each others' position).

Having said all that, I reread the OP and saw that the DH had said that it was "weird" to drink alone at home after xmas. Fuck that!!!

Get a grip!

What's the difference between afternoon and evening? A glass of wine is a glass of wine, morning noon or midnight.

I bet there's plenty of people who have gone to the pub this lunchtime for a pint or two. There's no difference.

Tired old shite. You know there are people that don't drive, right?