Sick of DH's stupid games

[Huromjuicemaker]

DS(4) will be doing something in the living room say and from elsewhere DH(40) will shout something like "agghh! I can't do it" and DS will jump up and run to find him, today it was I can't finish these sausages you have got to help me, another time it could be hanging a picture or rolling out some pastry, I cant carry this tea to mummy. At least 4 or 5 times a day. It's like he is teaching him that you have to ask for help all the time and its OK to be incompetent?
We have a large open plan sitting room dining room which is divided by a sofa a dresser and a central corridor runs through it, DS will cross between the spaces and DH has to jump out from behind the dresser/sofa/wall and shout dinner time to make him jump, they'll do it for a quarter of an hour non-stop. It does my head in I'm trying to read a book and relax.

Your dh is giving your child some important lessons. It's ok as a man to ask for help with anything. It's good to help others. It's important to consider others needs.
The jumping out on repeat is what little kids love. There was a thread where the kid wanted the same book every night. It's about stability, knowing what to expect. Feeling safe.

Your dh is doing a great job...

He sounds absolutely delightful!

Being able to ask for help when you need it is actually an extremely useful and important skill. He sounds like a great dad, it's lovely that they're so close.

Echo every single comment. He sounds a great dad.

Noise canceling earphones are your friend.

The antics you describe sound like a nice, fun relationship between your H and son.

You otoh come across as a little bit tetchy.

As an aside, this is why open plan home design is such a pita.

TBH reading in bed /bath or similar is best .Small DC will never be "quiet"! Most mums wouldnt expect to be able to completely concentrate on their book!