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Breakfast guests

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LadySlipper11 · 29/02/2020 19:53

DH has just told me, at 10 to 8 at night, that we are having some old friends of his over tomorrow for breakfast! At 8am! This from the man who NEVER gets up to do our DS breakfast feed at 6.30/7am. But he can get up for people he hasnt seen for 8 years, that I have never met! I am full of rage. But perhaps IABU as I'm knackered and hormonal!

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JellyfishandShells · 29/02/2020 20:21

At that kind of notice I, or rather my DH if he had suggested such a thing, could produce toast, some questionable jam, porridge, sausages ( if defrosted though garlicky Toulouse might not be breakfast friendly ) just about enough scrambled eggs, fruit and - that’s it, unless he would like to drive to the nearest 24hour supermarket ( not actually far in our case)

It’s an unreasonable notice for a Sunday morning

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LadySlipper11 · 29/02/2020 20:22

I love you all. I also love the send them to a cafe suggestion, then I can meet them later if I can be arsed, after feeding LO and attempting to make myself presentable. Some Sundays I don't even brush my hair! I think he was hoping I would get up and cook - when I asked what we were having he vaguely muttered "ummm i dont know" obviously hoping I would jump in.

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Veterinari · 29/02/2020 20:24

Do you have breakfast food in?
Or is he planning on offering them a bowl of Cheerios?
Regardless I'd stay in bed and leave him to it.

TwoHeadedYellowBelliedHoleDig · 29/02/2020 20:24

So they are coming at 8am and so far he hasn't got any food - nor, I presume, cleaned up?

vincettenoir · 29/02/2020 20:24

8am?! Bloody hell!

KatherineJaneway · 29/02/2020 20:26

Spunds like he is expecting you to cook. You need to nip that in the bud rigth now!

Knocksomesense · 29/02/2020 20:28

I'm shocked by this one! Is he now trying to work out a plan?

Unescorted · 29/02/2020 20:29

I think I am in a minority of one....

What is the big deal, they turn up have breakfast. Put the kettle / coffee on, do something on toast. takes 2 minutes. If you are really lush put the champagne in the fridge before you go to bed.

CassidyStone · 29/02/2020 20:29

I don't think I'd accept a breakfast invitation for such an early time on Sunday morning! Do you live in an area where people go hiking or something? I can't think of any other reason for such an early start. I would direct them and DH to a cafe if anywhere is open at that time. Otherwise, stay in bed and leave him to it. They can have coffee and toast.

Fredastaireatemyjamsandwich · 29/02/2020 20:29

Tell him to get a Mac Donald’s delivery!

pictish · 29/02/2020 20:29

Ehhh haha haha! As if!

He’s hoping/assuming you’ll magic up the food and make it all happen. Do not cave in!

He arranged this. It’s his baby.

wildcherries · 29/02/2020 20:30

Hell no. 8am is ridiculous and so is the fact that he is springing this on you have. Send them to a cafe and let H deal with it. It is his invitation.

pictish · 29/02/2020 20:31

unescorted - yes, he can do exactly that.

nocoolnamesleft · 29/02/2020 20:31

Definitely stay in bed and leave him to it.

datasgingercatspot · 29/02/2020 20:32

I think he was hoping I would get up and cook - when I asked what we were having he vaguely muttered "ummm i dont know" obviously hoping I would jump in.

FFS, c'mon now. Make it clear to him, 'What are you going to cook for them then?'

Put the kettle / coffee on, do something on toast. takes 2 minutes. If you are really lush put the champagne in the fridge before you go to bed.

Oh, bollocks it takes 2 minutes to 'do something on toast', serve up teas and coffees, buy it all in, cook it up and clean up after!

Unescorted · 29/02/2020 20:32

Pictish yes he can.

datasgingercatspot · 29/02/2020 20:33

And if does take '2 minutes', then he's surely got it to spare whilst you sort the children.

BuffaloCauliflower · 29/02/2020 20:33

Ridiculous man! Who does this? Even an 11am brunch would be pushing it.

Beautiful3 · 29/02/2020 20:34

How can he invite people over for breakfast without asking you and sorting out food first?!?! The shops wont be open early tomorrow morning! He will have to go out and grab stuff now!. Make sure he cooks it etc. Maybe he'd be best off buying croissants, orange juice, jam and pan au chocolates. All he has to do, is warm them up in the oven.

HollowTalk · 29/02/2020 20:34

What a bloody idiot he is. You need to make him pay for this!

Why are they coming for breakfast and why so early? And why is he such a fool?

ZigZagIntoTheBlue · 29/02/2020 20:34

Cheeky bugger, that's so early! No way would I be up and guest ready at that time, weird that they've accepted as pp said

JaneDacre · 29/02/2020 20:37

What does he think they'll be eating???
Have you even got brunch stuff in?

Unescorted · 29/02/2020 20:37

Honestly it takes no time - kettle / coffee m/c on. grill on for toast. egg / beans/ mushrooms in the pan... It is not posh nosh. Throw plates & pans in the dishwasher. You get to have a good giggle &bright start to the day with some friends you have yet to meet - just relax and enjoy.

woodencoffeetable · 29/02/2020 20:38

what what he thinking?
well, it's his issue to deal with (plus dc when they are up at silly o'clock)

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 29/02/2020 20:39

What is the big deal, they turn up have breakfast. Put the kettle / coffee on, do something on toast. takes 2 minutes. If you are really lush put the champagne in the fridge before you go to bed.

Stand down OP, Unescorted has volunteered to pop round you're tomorrow! 2 mins for breakfast, another 1-2 mins for cleaning and tidying. So you can expect her at 7.56am Grin

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