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Is it bad to start drinking at 1.30pm?

74 replies

Beerintheafternoon · 15/03/2019 13:41

When you're at home with two three year olds who are managing to get on every last nerve?

It would only be one, DH is home at 4, and we don't have to go anywhere.

They've never driven me to drink before, but I've had such an awful morning with them that I need some sort of treat. And there's no chocolate in the house.

OP posts:
Badwifey · 15/03/2019 13:42

Yes.. it's a bad idea and a slippery slop. Take them out somewhere to burn off some energy if you can.

ApolloandDaphne · 15/03/2019 13:42

I love a drink but I don't think I would do this. Wait until they are in bed and enjoy it when relaxing later. Then you can have 2!

Badwifey · 15/03/2019 13:42

Slope

Reaa · 15/03/2019 13:43

Go out for a walk with them, do you have a park near by? Local shop for chocolate?

ApolloandDaphne · 15/03/2019 13:44

And yes to getting them out. Go buy chocolate together.

TableforJane · 15/03/2019 13:44

Definitely a bad idea.

SissySpacekAteMyHamster · 15/03/2019 13:45

If you're anything like me, it wouldn't be just one!

Definitely not advisable.

Agree with the get out for a walk/to the park or something to tire them out.

Original poster
Beerintheafternoon · 15/03/2019 13:59

Got to wait in for a delivery. Due between 2.53pm and 3.53pm according to this morning's text. Normally we would be out. Maybe that's why today seems so difficult. We went out this morning, but they've been little shits since we got back.

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GiveMeAllTheGin8 · 15/03/2019 14:07

Normally I’d say yes of course but I think in this case I wouldn’t . It’s still quite early .
I’ve had an unbelievably shit week which I won’t go in to and would love nothing more than to sit down with a gin but I will wait till later when the kids are in bed when I can actually enjoy it.
Stick on the tv for the three year olds

Argeles · 15/03/2019 14:09

Have a glass.

You’ll feel a bit more liberated in that you’ve been able to do something for yourself. Let’s face it, you’re not going to even get to have a piss in peace if you’re children are going crazy.

It’s only one glass of wine, and you have a delivery coming soon, as well as your DH at 4pm so you’re not exactly going to get pissed.

ShabbyAbby · 15/03/2019 14:11

Have a glass and some chocolate
Enjoy the nay sayers
Life is short

ShabbyAbby · 15/03/2019 14:15

Ignore the nay sayers sorry

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 15/03/2019 14:15

It’s only one glass of wine

As long as it stays one glass - it's much easier to justify drinking more once you've started, and the bottle is open.

And it can be a slippery slope from drinking today because they are being vile to drinking tomorrow and drinking most weekdays and so on...

I think that's all the other posters were saying.

Shouldershrugger · 15/03/2019 14:16

Have a glass. There's nothing wrong with it.

I plan on having mine for breakfast one day 🤣🍾

Kennehora · 15/03/2019 14:17

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Drogosnextwife · 15/03/2019 14:17

I'm a childminder, today has been really busy and the kids have been pretty tough going, especially one who is in a bit of a grumpy mood today, I think I'll join you OP. I need it!

Kennehora · 15/03/2019 14:18

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Dramatical · 15/03/2019 14:18

It’s only one glass of wine

In context though it is being used as a crutch. OP please don't, this is how people end up dependent.

EnidButton · 15/03/2019 14:22

Think OP means a beer rather than a glass of wine going off her name. If that makes any difference. I've no idea.

I wouldn't do it because it's for the wrong reason. It's not to treat yourself it's to make yourself feel better which could lead to you doing it often. Hope your day gets better soon Flowers

excitedtobehere · 15/03/2019 14:22

Hmm You're alone with young children. Calling them names and needing a drink. Your Husband should be concerned.

AdamNichol · 15/03/2019 14:24

One drink around lunchtime? No problem
Drink to cope? You might want to be aware of that. Not that I'm saying one drink might not serve as a little something for you which then better arms you for what comes next (as in a little self-time arms you, not getting tanked up to take on the world).

NorthernRunner · 15/03/2019 14:26

I would and have. Only reason I haven’t had a glass already is because I’m pregnant.
It’s not the alcohol as such it’s the having 5minutes to do something for me as opposed to ‘mam’ ‘mam’ ‘mam’ alll the time

AdamNichol · 15/03/2019 14:27

Calling them names and needing a drink
Oh, please. FFS. You never had a tough afternoon with kids who decide that anything reasonable just isn't on the agenda today? OP didn't say she'd called them names, but mouthing off here is a good release.

TooManyGlasses · 15/03/2019 14:28

Try a cup of tea? Any biscuits in the house? Have you got a garden you could send the kids into? Or get them organised into some activity, eg making rockets out of stuff from the recycling box? Or just telly...

Lindy2 · 15/03/2019 14:29

Go out for a walk or to the park so they can run off some energy. Get yourself some chocolate while you are out.
Come home and put the tv on for them.
Having a drink to relax when they are finally in bed and you have made it throughthe day is absolutely fine. Drinking alone in the middle of the day because you are fed up isn't really ok. It's not the way to cope.