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AIBU to be angry? Is DH taking the piss?

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Loonytoonie · 03/06/2012 09:46

DH works hard, v busy time consuming job, so much so that it's me alone that deals with everything at home, including working 4 days a week. We have 2 DC both under 6.

We're driving to Cornwall today, in convoy with my parents and IL's (8 of us in total) and meant to be leaving at 11. He's still in bed. Not packed.

He went out yesterday at 3 with friends and staggered home at 2 this morning. He's barely conscious now.

He left me yesterday to turn a heavy kingsize mattress singlehandedly (it was damp from where littlest one had an accident), I had to get up the attic to look for camping items etc, carry said items down the ladder, change a puncture on my car (that we're using today), PACK for me and DC, pack boxes of supplies, pack up car.

I'm fucking exhausted. Parents are ringing to ask if we're ready and yet again, I have to say that no, we're not. DH still sleeping and not even packed. I'm fucking fuming and knackered and on the verge of tears. Am SORELY tempted to leave at planned time and tell him to follow us in his car.....when he's actually managed to sober up. It's a 3 hr drive and can do it alone.

He's 55 FFS, and while I know he works hard in a pressured job, I support him as much as I can. But I work bloody hard too, and this is no fun today.

Please. I await the MN jury and will cut him some slack if you tell me. At the moment though, I'm ready to sob and shout at the same time.

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Truffkin · 03/06/2012 10:12

Cross post. I would definitely go without him now!

quoteunquote · 03/06/2012 10:12

don't let him drive, he's probably still over the limit,

just pack really dodgy clothes for him.
www.trafficengland.com/map.aspx?long0=-352.1132478560206&lat0=3093.147480623986&long1=-123.32954415231683&lat1=2994.024938251105

Loonytoonie · 03/06/2012 10:14

Graham you're so right. I am so tired. And a bit poorly. And very weepy. I'm usually a powerhouse, but DH is aware of that and takes huge advantage. I'm fed up of that tbh.

And you're right about the driving - It won't happen. He is so law-abiding (which is a complete miracle really because in other respects, he's a law unto himself) that he would probably not drive at all today.

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Loonytoonie · 03/06/2012 10:15

lunamoon

If he wakes up say something like "Oh thank the Lord for that, I thought you were dead from ALCOHOL POISONING, you selfish twat, now get ready dear we need to go on holiday."

Love. It. Grin

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Loonytoonie · 03/06/2012 10:17

quote, thanks for the link. V helpful Smile

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GrahamTribe · 03/06/2012 10:19

Listen lady Loony! As soon as you get to the campsite you get the passengers out, chuck the contents of the car on the ground for DH to sort out and tell him that you have to find a chemist to get some "women's things". Wink

Then you check you have your ipod, get straight back in the car, find a shop, buy a book/newspapers and wander off to a nice spot of countryside for a walk, a pretty town for a cream tea or a stroll along the beach.

When you get back the tent will be up and the kids should have worn off some of their excited energy and be calmer. So, you took your time? Hey, you got lost trying to find a Boots store, it can happen to anyone. Grin

**NB Don't think I'm joking. I would do this!

lunamoon · 03/06/2012 10:19

Loony-Glad to assist.
Have a fab holiday and make sure that you get a good night out once in a while!

waltermittymissus · 03/06/2012 10:21

Yy pack for him while he's in the shower. But forget his underwear and make him wear yours! ;)

nutellaontoast · 03/06/2012 10:24

He's sounds like an entitled arse tbh.

Enragia · 03/06/2012 10:25

He's in bed and going out because he doesn't wantbto be with you. He's opting out of the marriage.
If look at his phone. Ring his parents. Be honest. Say "your son is still in bed"

LeQueen · 03/06/2012 10:31

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Goolash · 03/06/2012 10:35

He rolled his eyes at you? Oh God, that is reason enough to dump putting up the tent on him. If he says anything on your return, roll your eyes.

TheHouseOnTheCorner · 03/06/2012 10:40

Can I say that yes hes a twat but at least you're going on holiday. We'd kill for that...if it were me NOTHING would take the shine away.

Loonytoonie · 03/06/2012 10:40

Oh, how you've all cheered me up, thank you.

Graham, LeQueen* I shall most certainly do that. I reckon by the end of the 3 hr car journey, I shall most certainly be in desperate need of a cream tea and a magazine somewhere quiet 'ladies' toilettries. Grin

Walter, the mental imagery of that is such a tonic. Am very tempted....

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Loonytoonie · 03/06/2012 10:42

TheHouseOnTheCorner Sad

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squeakytoy · 03/06/2012 10:42

He's in bed and going out because he doesn't wantbto be with you. He's opting out of the marriage.

for heavens sakes... Hmm

BegoniaBigtoes · 03/06/2012 10:44

Agree with everyone that in this situation you should stay calm and just set off without him at the correct time.

But more generally, don't agree to drive in convoy - it's horribly stressful.

I think this bloke needs some calm, matter-of-fact fair treatment. Sit down and work out how much free time you both have and divide the chores up so that you both do some and you both stil get a fair amount of time off. After all he has time to go out partying and sleeping in? Selfish git. You can allocate chores according to what you each prefer/do best, but try to make sure his affect him. such as washing/ironing his stuff.

Then DO NOT DO HIS. Explain you are merely pursuing fairness and your right to share the tasks and have a break, just like he expects for himself.

If he still doesn't get it, challenge him to take some time off and live your life for a week, while you go off and spend his working hours out of the house.

GrahamTribe · 03/06/2012 10:46

:) I'm happy to have been of service as the provider of cunning plans, Loony.

Nanny0gg · 03/06/2012 10:50

Have a lovely holiday.

The two of you need to have a really looonnnng chat when you get back...

edam · 03/06/2012 10:51

He's being a selfish, thoughtless twonk today. But what's all this he's got a busy job so you do everything at home? You work too! Tell him to start pulling his ruddy weight and stop being such a toddler. You have two small children already, you don't need a grown man acting like a third.

nutellaontoast · 03/06/2012 10:52

Probably best to leave the kids with the grandparents and go for a long walk/chat while you have the time and lack of distraction on holidays tbh, I wouldn't want to stew for a week or two.

maybenow · 03/06/2012 10:58

sort of irrelevant but why do people drive in convoy? i've never understood this.. why not just agree to leave at x time and meet there at y time? you could even agree to meet at a services halfway.. the nature of traffic means you're all likely to stay within less than 20mins of each other anyway if everybody drives around about teh speed limit.

Sparklingbunting · 03/06/2012 11:01

I hate following or being followed in a convoy, I start to drive strangely. Much better to go it alone and not have your driving criticised.

more · 03/06/2012 11:01

If you are on really good terms with your ILs ask if he can drive down there with them whilst they talk to him about nothing but basic manners, self inflicted misery, and the responsibilities of having a wife and kids Grin. He might actually be apologising by the time you get to your destination.

Ishoes · 03/06/2012 11:03

I think your husband sounds horrible-sorry to be harsh. My own dh can be a major twunt at times. I got good advice on here with regards to fairly splitting chores and free time.

I am a sahm mum to 3 dcs and dh works long hours in a stressful job. I too used to get the whole speech about how exhausted he is because he has a jobHmm and how he deserved to sit on his arse all weekend while I ran about like a skivvy.

I no longer tolerate this. At the weekend I tell him there is x,y and z jobs and then ask him which one he is going to doGrin works a treat. I have also become far better at making sure I get free time for myself-he unwinds by playing on pc,I unwind by taking myself on to coffee shop or library-and making my way home very slowly!

Seriously please dont try and be a martyr in front of your inlaws-tell them the truth-that you have worked your arse off and intend to have a weeks rest.