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AIBU?

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To ignore DH loud parenting/complaining?

19 replies

NickNacks · 02/10/2012 18:38

I'm currently in the bath having a soak after a long day. He had annual leave today and has tomorrow and Thursday also with Friday Saturday Sunday being rest days. Older DC have been at school, DD has been out and about with me whilst I worked (am a CM) and I cooked for everyone whilst he sat on the bed on his iPad because he finds the after schoolers too noisy.

No real problem so far, he went food shopping, the gym and took ds1 to look around a new school so hasn't been lazy but....

He's now stacking the dishwasher and loudly acting harassed and clearly hinting for me to go help because he can't amuse toddler Dd at the same time and she's being a nuisance. Hey ho I manage very regularly so AIBU to continue enjoying my bath? Or should I take pity and get out?

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NervousAt20 · 02/10/2012 18:39

Ignor Grin sit back, relax and enjoy a LONG soak in the bath

DawnOfTheDee · 02/10/2012 18:39

Ignore him. Enjoy your bath.

DawnOfTheDee · 02/10/2012 18:40

Actually on second thoughts I think you should get out. Then get yourself a large glass of wine and get back in. Grin

KenLeeeeeee · 02/10/2012 18:41

Actually on second thoughts I think you should get out. Then get yourself a large glass of wine and get back in

THIS!

MyLastDuchess · 02/10/2012 18:42

I don't listen to hints (or give them). Only a polite "Can you please X because Y" works on me. In this case the answer would be "Not right now, I'm in the bath!"

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NickNacks · 02/10/2012 18:43

Haha! I don't have any wine in the house unfortunately or that would def be on the cards!

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PropositionJoe · 02/10/2012 18:45

Stay RIGHT where you are!!

balia · 02/10/2012 18:45

I think you should get out of the bath on safety grounds - I'm sure you shouldn't have electrical equipment in there!

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NickNacks · 02/10/2012 18:45

I heard him just tell the kids that he had a headache from the noise. He must have low tolerance. I went to a music class with 15 under 3's today (with instruments!) and still came out smiling. :)

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ChaoticismyLife · 02/10/2012 18:46

Shame about the wine. Otherwise I would have suggested that you text him to ask him to bring you some while you're relaxing Wink

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NickNacks · 02/10/2012 18:47

Ah I always dread I don't drop my phone in here!

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NickNacks · 02/10/2012 18:48

I think I can imagine the response I'd get to that request. Hmm

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SquishyCinnamonSwirls · 02/10/2012 18:49

Definitely stay where you are Grin

clippityclop · 02/10/2012 18:51

I'd let a bit of water out, top it up with hot again and give him a shout for a glass of wine.

LRDtheFeministDragon · 02/10/2012 18:59

I love that you're MNing from the bath! Probably forgoing the wine is best or you'll drop your phone in the water.

But yes - stay right there.

freddiefrog · 02/10/2012 19:07

Definately stay where you are

And make sure the door's locked so he can't send your DD in to hassle you

AdoraBell · 02/10/2012 19:34

ONLY get out of that bath if the baby sitter has arrived and DH is taking you to your fav fab restaurant

AdoraBell · 02/10/2012 19:36

ONLY get out of that bath if the baby sitter has arrived and DH is taking you to your fav fab restaurant

AdoraBell · 02/10/2012 20:15

Don't know how I managed to double post, I blame technology

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