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Am I being awkward or is DH?

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Fretfulmum · 21/12/2021 15:59

DH has lots of cousins with a wide age range, only a few have their own kids. We have DC aged 2 and another on the way. They have a tradition of doing an activity on Xmas Eve but DH hasn’t been since we’ve been married due to things like us being away and covid last year. It is not my idea of fun and I’ve always stated it’s not something I’d be doing with them. DH is fine with that.
DH and I have discussed starting our own traditions now we have DC. We’ve spoken about Xmas day traditions but not anything on Xmas Eve before. I forgot about his family activity on Xmas Eve and booked a festive treat for oUr DC in the day and planned a cosy Xmas Eve night in as it’s the first Xmas they understand anything at all. DH wasn’t happy as he said he’s planned to go to this activity with his cousins. I said fair enough but I’m still taking DC to the things I’ve planned and creating a cosy evening for them. DH wants to take DC to this activity instead but I really want to be with my DC on Xmas Eve and this activity is not my idea of fun. I don’t want to be home alone without them.
I think DH should grow up and put us first now. Am I being unreasonable? I don’t know if I’m being awkward or not ?

OP posts:
Beachbabe1 · 22/12/2021 18:14

I would want my children home with me on Xmas eve, all cosy, watching Xmas movies, getting excited for Xmas day. I would tell DH to go but I would be keeping the children. Why should you sit in on your own on Xmas eve! Bang out of order!

timeisnotaline · 22/12/2021 20:07

The op is pregnant, so she can’t play anyway. The 2yo won’t be allowed in. If the op went, she would just be left outside with the 2yo to have a miserable hour then get to drive an hour and a half back. At least if she stays home comfortably the dp will be the one left outside to look after his 2yo, that he insisted on bringing.

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