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?

Utter bollocks. What if any child of a parent who can't drive needs to go the hospital, or the other parent is out with the only car etc etc

I'm drinking Xmas champagne while making beef Wellington with the leftover fillet that we didn't cook (frozen) from Xmas day. He is being unreasonable.

Some people are just pricks.

My father in law is the same. Couldn’t have a single drink around him without comment. Even when I told him to stop, he still made tutting sounds. Next time he comes over, I’m going to fill an empty wine bottle with water and just chug it in front of him, hopefully he’ll combust.

Seems perfectly normal. If you were sat on your own three glasses in thar would be questionable. It's also not twelfth night yet so technically still Christmas.

Not everyone CAN drive you know.

I can't as I'm on a medical hold from driving so sold my money pit of a car but over half the people I know can't drive its hardly unusual.

It why busses, taxis, ubers and in genuine medical emergencies ambulances etc... exist.

Still Christmas until tomorrow (Twelfth Night).

Also; mind your own business, you…well, pick your own insult, you know him so much better than we do (although I suspect we’ve all met him at one stage of our lives or another)

They don't let Jo public drive ambulances or taxis

What is the likelihood that two children under the supervision of a parent will fall victim to such sudden, unexpected harm that an ambulance isn’t necessary but the tiny time difference between a taxi and driving yourself (if there even is a time difference, given that a taxi doesn’t have to find a parking space etc.) is a matter of life and death? Like what scenario could you possibly be envisioning here?

I don’t even drink and I think this is ridiculous, guilt-inducing puritanical bullshit!

DH and Dc at the football
I have worked hard all day cleaning our room and clearing ironing
Made a chilli for tea
Sitting reading my new book and having a glass of fizz
If my DH questioned this I would not be happy

It's a really small risk - I wouldn't judge anyone for it. It's just irritating me that so many people are acting as if there is no risk at all. There is, OP is choosing this risk, that's fine. OP's DH may not be fine with this. That's all.

I think it’s a nice way to spend an afternoon, the kids are happy and playing you’re getting a bit of relaxation - sounds like a great Saturday afternoon.

Is there a backstory with you and drinking?

If not your husband does seem to be going a bit over the top

Yes, if you need to be able to drive your kid to hospital at all times, you should also never

• go on a trip by public transport,
• go on a walk more than a few minutes away from the car.

What risk? Please explain what scenario means you have to.urgently drive both children to hospital but don't need an ambulance or assistance? I can't imagine one. And I don't think you can either.

What about people who don’t drive? What do you think they do😂

I'm Team DH. It's a bit Bridget Jones to be day drinking alone at home.

It’s what ambulances are for.

What a judgemental prick. It's Saturday afternoon, not mid morning on a school day.
I would tell him to fuck off and pour another glass.

If they want a glass of wine, they pitch a tent outside A&E with the kids, just incase of all the terrible Accidents which most definitely will occur if you dare to drink while looking after a child.

Of course yanbu.

Also I don't understand the "what if a child needs to go to hospital" thing. Do those couples never have a drink together in the evenings, because there would be noone to drive to hospital?

I always vowed never to drink any alcohol while being responsible for a minor, just in case there was an emergency. Drink drive limits are lower in Scotland too. Not judging you, but it felt right to me not to.

I really hope no-one who is worried about the possible need for A&E ever goes on holiday anywhere they can't drive, or picks accommodation that isn't within minutes of a hospital.

It’s a glass of wine. She’s not doing shots off a stripper.

Bit of a nerve buggering off for the day then moaning that someone else isn’t watching the kids properly

This was what I was thinking!!