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To want to murder DH

17 replies

SailorCentral · 08/02/2025 19:11

Our two DC have been very sick- DD has missed a week of school. DH seems to have caught it
on Wednesday. So I‘ve been juggling my job and two sick kids on my own.

Today, everyone is feeling better. I had to work this morning. Came home at lunchtime to DH huffing and puffing about his ‘intense’ morning- the cat walked muddy footprints all over the bathroom which he had to clean, and he had to look after DC.

He had to make a few phone calls this afternoon. All I heard was him saying how sick he’s been with The Flu. No mention of how sick our DC were. He laid in bed most of the afternoon with The Flu while I cleaned up the house and entertained DC.

Guess who had just gone out for some drinks. I’ll give you a clue. It’s not me.

AIBU to need a new patio?

OP posts:
DaringLion · 08/02/2025 19:14

MAN 🤧 FLU

Ohplesandbanonos · 08/02/2025 19:16

If you're too sick to parent then you're definitely too sick to go out drinking. You were with me all afternoon OP, we've been for a lovely long walk then had a couple of g n ts at my house. Enjoy your patio

CaptainBeanThief · 08/02/2025 19:17

I'm free all weekend if you need help digging up your patio 👀

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 08/02/2025 19:19

I'll help you, I have previous experience in this area.

TheEllisGreyMethod · 08/02/2025 19:19

Bloody hell. I would be fuming.
Let me know if you need help laying your new patio.

ThatEllie · 08/02/2025 19:19

Not only are you not unreasonable, but if you DM your location I’m sure some of us will come help you with your patio.

I can bring shovels and wine. Can someone pick up bricks? Grin

DaringLion · 08/02/2025 19:23

There’s a good you tube video on how to lay a patio👷‍♀️

Jasnah · 08/02/2025 19:39

As the meme goes, don't do a patio. Plant endangered flowers instead. It's illegal to dig those up.

LoveSandbanks · 08/02/2025 19:40

Happy to provide an alibi

Ddakji · 08/02/2025 19:41

I hope the drinks are for you!!!

TheFoz · 08/02/2025 19:42

Looking forward to seeing photos of your lovely new patio.

StormingNorman · 08/02/2025 19:44

It’s gives me the RAGE when people with a bad cold say they have The Flu.

SailorCentral · 08/02/2025 19:49

Jasnah · 08/02/2025 19:39

As the meme goes, don't do a patio. Plant endangered flowers instead. It's illegal to dig those up.

This wins 😂

OP posts:
2025willbemytime · 08/02/2025 19:53

I'll give you an alibi

Do not let this go with him.

LatteLady · 08/02/2025 19:56

I am up for the alibi... do hope you enjoyed learning how to spin yarn...

AnSolas · 08/02/2025 20:01

Jasnah · 08/02/2025 19:39

As the meme goes, don't do a patio. Plant endangered flowers instead. It's illegal to dig those up.

https://bsbi.org/threatened-plants-project

💅

Delphiniumandlupins · 08/02/2025 20:13

Well isn't it great he's feeling so much better and you can have a day off tomorrow. Do you want him to stay home with the DC and a list of chores or take them swimming, to soft play and round the supermarket (after he's brought you breakfast in bed and before he cooks dinner)?

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