To think this is an april fools joke gone too far!

[Gabbyleo]

I've had enough really. out of any day not Easter. My DCs 8, 5 and 3 have been waiting patiently all month for their chocolate eggs. I wake up this morning to find the Easter eggs all eaten with the the boxing left in the cupboard , the wrappers inside with one smarty, button or malteser left . I put it on the top of the cupboard so only DH and the DS 1&2 (18 and 15) could reach them. I go up to DS room and they were pretending to sleep. I wake them up and they admitted to eating all the Easter eggs. there was 8 of them! I cant actually believe it! They said they were planning to go to shop and buy some replacements but it was closed. They claimed it was an 'April Fool joke but went wrong'. The worst thing was they both found it funny I've told them they have to apologise to younger DCs. That there consoles and phones will be confiscated for all Easter break and that they are grounded and won't be going to any of their friends house. April Fools jokes are supposed to be funny! DH told me in going too far but I don't care sick of them treating the younger ones like shit. Rant over.

This is turning into a night mare. DH has quickly gone to buy Easter eggs before the younger DCs find out. He doesn't think DSs should tell them what they did.

WUT? Nope. What a cop out

I don’t think I’d tell the younger ones what they did. It’ll just hurt their feelings and make them feel bad and make them think their older siblings hate them. I think I’d want to protect them from that.

Yeah that's true, Starlighter

I wouldn't tell the little ones. Why upset them when there's no need? As for the two older ones ... Words fail me.

Starlighter
But younger DCs will be wondering why DSs are being punished. I understand what you are saying though

I don't have any advice unfortunately, I just couldn't tolerate a DH telling an 18 year old it's ok to do nothing. Uni or job, but they should be doing something full time. Why would any parent destroy the future of their children like that? Your Dh is mad.

Your ds's have behaved appallingly, they are both way too old to not know how cruel this is. Even if you did this on your mates as a student you would make sure you bought the replacement before eating it, but that is on an adult, eating a childs Easter chocolate is just nasty! It would never have been funny, what
s so funny about an upset child? An adult playing pranks on a child is cruel
I think your husband is the main issue tbh. Your ds's will never get the natural repercussions of their actions if he keeps letting them off. They need to tell the dc and watch them get upset to understand why what they did is wrong because they clearly don't get it, they need that to make them feel the shame which is the natural consequence of what They have done.

They need to see the dc without Easter chocolate initially and they need to sort it out. Your dh is going to raise two absolute twats of adults if he keeps letting them off (btw at 18 I would'nt expect there to be anything for him to let the 18 year old off for. An 18 year old should be able to behave in a way that requires no disciplining from their parents)

I would let them read this thread tbh.

I'd go and buy the oldest DCs some chocolate but it'd be laced with senna pods. Then lock the bathroom door.

Your poor younger ones. Are they older two shamefaced at all?
Your punishment is fine, I would of absolutely hit the roof.

BTW to the poster above, smoking weed doesn’t have to be the factor. Teenage boys can eat a surprising amount!

DSs aren't even out of bed yet. They are to busy complaining about my punishment. Thanks for the advice. Let's hope the day will get better

If they get away with this (and a pat on the head from dad) what next? Hilariously using your CC to book a holiday? Riotously borrowing the car and scraping it? Have a house party when you are away and trashing DHs vinyl collection (fingers crossed)?

Well could you tell them they sneaked down and ate all their Easter eggs early and/or yours? Any other relatives/friends eggs they could’ve eaten?

I’m just sitting here with my two little ones (5 and 3) and I couldn’t bear to tell them a loved one had eaten all their Easter chocolate for a laugh...

I hope so for your sake, Gabbyleo Happy Easter!

AsAProfessionalFekko

trashing DHs vinyl collection (fingers crossed)?

Even if they did that knowing DH he would still make excuses for them with no punishment.

Maybe the younger three will have their own ideas for sweet revenge.

Do the older two bring around girlfriends or cool mates? Any potty photos or video from when they were toddlers?

Your dh sounds like one of those twatty 'boys will be boys' people. Your youngers arent dds are they?

The ds should apologise to their siblings and the younger ones should be told they are acting spiteful and like bullies and that often people like that excuse behaviour on pranks

Oh Gabby - there's always a line!

I wouldn't tell the little ones what the older ones have done because that will only upset them and cause further division. The older children should definitely be sent out asap to buy replacements though.

So DH has rescued the older ones by replacing the eggs himself? Wow. The older boys had better at least pay back the money. And yes, rent starts now.

Oops I see others got there before me, sorry. Slow typer here!

Let the younger ones play in the older ones' rooms.

Do you know what op. Your DH is creating vile adult men and I pity any women who comes near them. Just vile.

I have been thinking about this OP and l am wondering how badly they really do treat your younger children. Especially when you are not around. Keep an eye our for any bullying/abuse , your DH behaviour is condoning this and it is really divisive for your family as you have already said. I hope this is all a terrible April fool joke on your behalf
and you will tell us all at the stroke of 12 that this is the case.

Agree with you OP, they need to learn some consequences to their behaviours and fast or they'll end up like dad

Unfortunately, your DH is going to look the hero in this..."your brothers ate your eggs, but look, daddy bought you more"

Completely wrong message to the younger children but it's tempting to let them trash something of their siblings so they understand how it feels

Hope the day gets better for you all

Let the younger ones suggest punishment.