Canned G&T at 10am

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My husband has been working long hours recently, my toddler and preschooler are in rotten moods and I need to pack for a holiday we're going on tomorrow morning. I drink alcohol pretty infrequently (maybe once a month?) but I've just been to Aldi for a few bits and impulsively bought a couple of canned G&Ts. I really want to have one now, as a 'treat' to perk me up a bit. Would that be unreasonable? I'm not planning to make a habit of it.

Wouldn't it just makes you sleepy?

Well I would. Those tins are usually pretty low alcohol aren't they?
Presuming you aren't driving anywhere soon.
Lots of people have a drink that early on holiday. If it's just a bit of a "yay we're going on holiday" type boost.
I wouldn't suggest a bottle of wine at 10am though.

I'd have one. But l drink whenever l fancy one, have been known to have a glass of wine in the morning if I'm not working. As long as it dosent lead to drinking all day it will be fine.

YABU to drink alcohol in the morning . Have a cup of tea and save your tinny for later.

This is odd OP and more odd that you’ve been so torn to post on MN. No, it’s 10am?!

@teenagetantrums I love this ethos

I wouldn't fancy it myself, but if you do then I say go for it!

@Peakysneaky maybe it depends what time you get up. If you're up early with kids it's practically afternoon
Meanwhile I'm off to make a second coffee to try to get motivated today

Do it!

I wouldn’t say it’s terrible or wrong. But I do think you’ll find you’re sleepy and it will actually be counterproductive.

Is it more that you want something cold/ refreshing / fizzy. I don’t drink anymore ( yay menopause) but ice cold fevertree tonic water seems to hit the spot when I feel like I could do with a tipple.

Have a posh coffee instead and a treat then open that bad boy at 6pm on the dot.

Honestly this is a slippery slope. You'll only end up with a headache later especially if you don't drink much. You're trying to escape from the drudge which is understandable
Have a large glass of water and a cup of tea or coffee. Put on some music you can dance or sing along to.

When you're all packed and ready to go you can have one if you still fancy it.

No harm in a treat now and again if that’s all it is. But bear in mind after the initial little buzz of the alcohol has worn off you might feel more tired and lethargic.

I wouldn’t because it would make me really sleepy and not able to do the things I’d planned. Even just one.

Id rather a really nice cup of tea, or coffee (if you drink it, but I don’t)

Are you looking after your children solo this morning? If so then it’s a bit odd to want to be under the influence, however mildly, at 10am while looking after young children.

I wouldn't as dealing with moody preschoolers will just be harder.

Pack and then have it
Get your jobs done first

Go for it

If you know it's a one off and not going to be a slippery slope I can't see the problem.

Any alcohol is a depressant - as in it slows down your system and after the buzz wears off you’ll feel sleepy. I think a pick me up would be be a coffee or fizzy drink. I think the earliest I’ve ever cracked and had a drink when looking after toddlers was 4pm.

Unless you're in an airport, no.

Save it till all the graft is done and it'll taste better then!

I happily have a few drinks & put some music on while I pack for holiday.
Do what feels right for you op, you don't need permission you're a grown up. 🍻

I had port this morning at 8am. I'm tired and annoyed now though. It's rarely worth day drinking unless you can truly chill out the rest of the day.

YABVU. Alcohol shouldn’t be seen as a treat, that’s how you end up with problems.