... about birthday cake

[daftbesom]

So here's the situation.

DH had a birthday a few days ago, his DM baked a lovely cake and brought it over. We all had a bit and it is yum. We left the remainder sitting on the table under its posh cover.

Today DH had a bit of a go at our two teen DSs for eating some of the cake without asking, when they came home from school. He says he wouldn't begrudge them it, he just wants them to ask as it is his cake, a gift from his mother etc.

I can't agree with him - it's on the table and it's food, they always have a snack when they get in from school, it wouldn't enter my head to expect them to ask before they ate some cake (which would mean they'd have to wait until we were both back from work - by which time it'd be dinnertime anyway). They haven't finished it, there is still some for him.

I think if you don't want people to eat something you're earmarking as "yours", don't leave it sitting on the table ...?

AIBU?

RTF Cody

I have RTT - think I'm post 5.....

I would be annoyed if it was all gone without me trying it but otherwise it wouldn't bother me, a cake should be enjoyed with others. DH on the other hand is very territorial with his cakes and would be making a deal of it if someone had some "without asking". I would tell him to get a grip and he'd sulk for a bit then it would probably become a standing joke every time he had a birthday cake