DS1 (4) has just started reception last week. We're having to leave about 7:30 am to get to school in time for registration, so an earlier start than he was used to with nursery. He's been used to full days at nursery, but he's been finding the more structured routine of school tiring so far.
DS1 was really tired when he got home tonight. DH commented on this after he was trying to read tonight's school reading book with DS1. I know - as does DH - that DS1 tends to become hyperactive, over emotional, inattentive and less well behaved when he's tired, so I'd said to DH that I thought DS1 should have an early night so he's well rested for school tomorrow. DH said that that was probably a good idea.
Anyway, after the DC had their tea, I ran the bath, and left DS1 downstairs playing while I bathed DS2. I could hear DS1 pestering DH, and next thing, DH is shouting up that he's off out to drop something off at a friends, and he's taking DS1. I said it was nearly DS1's bedtime, and DH said DS1 wants to come, so he's taking DS1. I assumed that DH was just popping round the corner or something.
That was over an hour ago. They're still not back. They've gone out in the car. I've rung DH, and now he's told me where he's actually gone. Not dropping stuff off to a local friend. This friend lives quite far away, and it's likely going to take another hour before DH and DS1 are back. We'll be lucky getting DS1 to bed before 9 at this rate.
I know DH likes to be fun dad and not say no, but this is ridiculous. I think DH should have left DS1 at home, and DS1 would probably have been fast asleep by now. AIBU to be cross with DH? Or am I overreacting?