To think I’m not doing anything wrong

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Back to work on Monday after a lovely 2 weeks off! I’m currently reading a book (well I was before I came on here) with a glass of wine and left over Pringles from Christmas.

DH was out doing his hobby and he’s just come back home and asked me why I was drinking. I said I’m having a glass of wine, not exactly having shots rolling around everywhere. He said that I shouldn’t be drinking while looking after DC and that drinking alone in the house when it’s not Christmas anymore is “weird” DC1 is upstairs in their room and DC2 is sat on the floor playing.

AIBU?

I don’t know I like a drink as much as anyone; wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, not much I don’t like.
However I can honestly say in all of my 60+ years I have never drunk on my own. It would in fact feel ‘weird’.
I can’t really identify why, I suppose it’s something I associate with problem drinkers who can’t wait for their next drink.

I hardly drank before I had a child....wonder what that says about me?😁

What!!

You never read in front of your children??

It’s one of the best things you can do because it teaches them that reading is enjoyable and not a chore that is being forced upon them by parents/school.

Did you never let your kids play by themselves, or with each other or with friends?

Honestly, your kids not even being allowed a few minutes to play by themselves is mean and really controlling of you.

FFS the hospital argument, a person can drive after one glass of wine.

Mumsnet really makes me dislike people. Creating daft arguments for the sake of it.

He sounds like a tit. Crack on. Enjoy your wine. Have another just to annoy him.

Agree😊

No issue with the wine.

But I wouldn't be able to read a book while looking after kids of that age.

Maybe the 8 year old, but not the 4 year old.

Possibly a flick through a magazine, but when I read a book I get totally sucked in. Not possible with a 4 year old, for me, anyway.

I don't drink any more, and can't really imagine fancying a glass of wine with the kids around even when I did. But my reaction to being told what to do is very predictable. I'd have been chugging it from the bottle and giving him the finger.

Why ask for opinions if you’re going to talk to people like this for stating their opinion? No I don’t think you should be in sole responsibility of your children while drinking even one glass of wine. Put the wine down and interact with your children. God help your husband.

This has been a thoroughly funny thread. I'm surprised you managed such a coherent thread with that glass of wine you had! Those poor kids, growing up with a mum who had a glass of wine while relaxing with a book. AND WHAT WAS THE BOOK ABOUT?? Why aren't we dissecting the contents?? What if it was FIFTY SHADES OF GREY?? Bloody deviant, she might be.

I also thoroughly enjoyed a glass, just the one! Half of one really, of Baileys, the other night while sitting in a hot tub. ALONE! i know death was just waiting to creep up on me but... I was listening to an audiobook. I'd NEVER read a real book, while having one glass of tipple, while alone, while kids were nearby.

You're a wild child, for sure OP. Today, relaxing with a wine and a book. What does tomorrow bring? Candy Crush and Cocaine? You're playing with fire and you know it.

P.S Sourcream & Onion for the win!

What the actual fuck are you talking about? Children don't need interacting with every single second of the day.

Did I state that??

@BeLilacSloth God help my husband? Why? And I do interact with my children thanks. My 8 year old was on his PlayStation for an hour then came downstairs. My 4 year old was playing on the carpet with his cars while I had 15/20 minutes to myself. Seriously have a glass yourself, you sound like you need one, so miserable.

I’m currently drinking a G&T while my children are watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. If I tried to interact with them right now they’d say ‘can you be quiet please mum, we’re watching a film’.

I'm a single parent and my DCs dad is a deadbeat who hasn't bothered seeing them in months, when do I get to enjoy a drink as I'm always in sole charge of my children?

I suggest you ask your husband why he’s unhappy with you day drinking alone 🥴

I hope you don’t while in sole charge of your children

I'm a single parent. Do I not get to have a drink at home on my own?

Go get yourself a glass of wine, sounds like you need it!

@BeLilacSloth I did and he had no answer. Anything else to add?

Are you tea total by any chance, or perhaps have had a problem with alcohol yourself, and see pitfalls where none exist?

Why start the thread then? Such a stupid post

No thanks

@BeLilacSloth I wanted an outsiders opinion if that’s ok with you! And not as stupid as your replies clearly…