Should I be annoyed with DH on my birthday?

[Rollergirl1]

It's my birthday today. Haven't really done anything as I have been working this morning and so has DH. DH has tomorrow off and he is taking me for lunch.

The plan for tonight was that DH was going to get home a little earlier, help with the kids, and then cook something nice for dinner. I've just had a text from him saying that he is meeting his friend for a quick drink. DH works in London and we are an hour away so he won't be home till around 8ish i'd imagine. Friend is visiting from Oz and is going back on Sunday. DH picked friend up from the airport on Sunday when he flew in and he came back to our house for a bit. DH also met him for a quick drink last night but he had to cut that short as DH only bought my birthday cards from the kids yesterday and needed to get back before they went to bed so they could write in them for today.

AIBU to be a bit pissed off with DH? I understand that he wants to see his friend before he flies back but if he'd been more organised then he could have stayed out last night as was intended.

[Trooperslane]

I agree with Bowlers.

It's not great but his mate is away again on Sunday and I'm sure he will miss him - it's not like he's going back to Leeds or something.

Agree with pp - text him to bring wines plural and takeaway and open a bottle yourself now

Happy birthday

[d0ttyne11]

Happy birthday!! How about you use the time you've got to yourself now to organise a birthday treat for yourself in a month's time so he can deal with the DCs for a whole afternoon evening and you can clear off to London or somewhere with a friend. Afternoon tea, massage, something nice. Not for you and him, just for YOU!! Then you can really look forward to something and channel energy into something positive. Or if he's so last min re your birthday card, be prepared to articulate just exactly what you want from DCs for Christmas!?!?

[BitOutOfPractice]

I would be peeved yes.

But I could be bought off quite easily with an M&S meal and a bottle of fizz

Happy birthday

[Rollergirl1]

Thanks everyone. He's back now and has poured me a glass of Prosecco and ordered me to go and relax.

[OliviaBenson]

Happy Birthday!

I would be livid- it's his fault he had to rush back yesterday. He should have organised your card sooner.

He could have had the decency to ring you and check. I hope you are doing something nice for yourself OP.

[BitOutOfPractice]

I think I'd let him off then. Enjoy your evening!

[LineRunner]

I'm impressed he knows what a quick drink is

[Boomtownsurprise]

I'd be annoyed. Mainly because it's maddening when you're the parent at home and you receive texts from the other saying
"X is happening. I'll be back later."
No discussion. No thought. Sorted that, phone down. Ignore.

#teamopright (was hoping that would read better than tea mops right. Sigh)

[my2centsis]

I would of been pissed off. Hope you had a relaxing night and a lovely lunch op