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Disappointed Dh finishing at lunch on xmas eve

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justnotthesameasnormal · 22/12/2025 17:42

We’ve all been ill recently so have barely done any Christmas things as a family. We felt better this weekend, but he still said he felt tired and was mainly in bed all weekend. I did lots of Christmassy things with Dd which was nice, but seemed strange missing so many things.
I assumed he finished tomorrow so had planned that we’d all go to a lovely Christmas market with kids rides and mulled wine etc on xmas eve.
He said he’s finishing at lunchtime now so there won’t be time
It’s not just that, but i’ve done literally every single thing for Christmas, which I get as I work less and finish earlier, but it still feels disappointing

Aibu or is this a normal situation and if so what would you do if it was just you and your dc?

OP posts:
justnotthesameasnormal · 22/12/2025 17:44

ProfessorInkling · 22/12/2025 17:43

Can’t you just go when he finishes?

It finishes after lunch and I’m guessing he’ll go for a few drinks with his colleagues, so no point

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Hercisback1 · 22/12/2025 17:44

Go once he finishes. Do check it'll still be open on 24th as many aren't.

Flowerslamp · 22/12/2025 17:44

I think most jobs that work to the BH schedule finish at lunchtime Christmas Eve?

ProfessorInkling · 22/12/2025 17:43

Can’t you just go when he finishes?

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