To not talk to DH for the rest of the evening?

[willisurvive3under2]

It's been a bad day. I'm pregnant with twins and PGP was bad today. I'm tired and sore. Toddler is teething and has been a whinge monster all day. I've just about had enough but we're trying to stay civil of course - it's Christmas Eve after all. DH then says he's tired of everyone moaning and he would love it if not one more word came out until bedtime.

He was half joking but I'm grumpy and I'm obliging. He's finding it very awkward. It's hilarious really.

AIBU?

No, crack on for a while. Has he not heard the phrase 'be careful what you wish for?'

Give him a cuddle

Be nice to one another. You’ll both have things which are stressing you out. Peace abd goodwill are things which will make life better

Yeah we're both a bit stressed. We've all been poorly, energy levels are very low. He's got more silence than he bargained for though. He keeps asking questions now. Awkward!

What are you, 12?! Grow up, OP and stop the stupidity.

Crikey, by a while I meant about 15 minutes. You're hardcore! When he asks the right question (for me that's 'do you want a cup of tea?') you could let him off the hook...

@Maelstrop that's really very rude! She is clearly upset. You don't have to agree with her but you don't need to be so rude. You should think about what you put on the Internet.

@willisurvive3under2 don't worry it's Christmas. People are horrible at Christmas! I can't wait for it to be over and life can go back to being less stressful. I hope you feel a bit better

It hasn't escaped me that it's all very childish. However he started it!

Thank you @Cosmic123. Don't worry I've got thick skin! I will revert to normal soon I promise. Might let him do DC's bedtime first...

I'd do pantomime quiet. Finger to lips, miming cup of tea,etc. Could be fun

Does he know that he's the cause of the quiet?
Yes, let him do bedtime first.

He definitely knows! He's trying to talk to me via the toddler (who has no words yet). I'm quite enjoying it.

A cuddle sounds a good idea. The stresses of young family's can often be a hugely damaging force to a relationship.

Sounds like you're having a laugh with it OP and your DH probably knows that. It's childish but I'd do the same...its surely a joke rather than actual silent treatment isn't it?!

It was a joke! I think he got a teeny bit frustrated with me but that'll teach him. He brought me a mince pie and all's well again. Merry Christmas everyone