To start a thread where our partners did well?

[Littlebitpsycho]

Does anyone else have a partner who did well this xmas? We have so many threads about partners being useless i thought it would be nice to have one where we big them up a little.

Mine got up first this morning and brought me a latte and some toast. He bought me some lovely, well thought out gifts - and was suitably happy and grateful with his own. We've been to the beach for a walk and now stuffed after Christmas dinner with his parents.

Come tell me your nice stories 😊

DH always does well. Got me some great pressies, entertains my parents and the kids, cleans up and most importantly tolerates me being a tyrant whenever I have a funny 5 mins 😅

We've had an absolutely lovely day! :)

We don't do presents, but we had a lie in and DH planned a gorgeous dog walk - then it was back home for dinner (I cooked, he washed up) and now we're relaxing on the sofa watching Home Alone 2 and drinking Baileys

We have a day out planned on Saturday and another next week which is our "present" to each other. I can't wait.

Lovely posts but surely these DJ/partner efforts should be the norm and not the exception? I’m lucky to have and amazing and thoughtful husband who is all of that and more every day of the year. Don’t get me wrong, he drives me nuts occasionally but on the other hand, I know I madden him on occasion too - nobody’s perfect

I wasn’t well before Christmas and my DP absolutely picked up the slack. Sorted decorations, presents, food shopping and got me really thought out presents. He’s currently entertaining our dc while I chill out on the sofa.

Lovely idea for a thread OP!
my DH is a bit rubbish with presents (so I bought my own) but is a fantastic host.
He’s spent the last week prepping the Xmas dinner and has cooked, cleaned and kept all my family’s drinks topped up today.
He’s not an organised person or a gift giver but he’s a fun, kind, caring man and I’m so lucky to have him.

I’m heavily pregnant. DH spoilt me with great gifts, I didn’t ask for anything in particular but things I have mentioned over recent months that’s I’d like. I’ve not lifted a finger all day thanks to him and lovely in-laws. Came on dog walks with me even though could have been getting on with other stuff because he knows I’m finding it a challenge on my own but still keen to keep as active as I can. Love him.

Mine filled my stocking with my favourite things, and then pulled out the tablet I'd been eyeing up and putting back because it was too expensive. He said I never ask for anything for myself and deserved to be surprised. Then cooked the turkey & ham, set the table without being asked, and whipped out two homemade desserts. It's our first time ever hosting my mum for Christmas too, and he's been so kind to her.

Mine does what he does every year... Bought and planned every single gift for our 5 children, and I did most the wrapping.

Has organized 2 treasure hunts (one for their stockings, and one he's about to do for the kids surprise gift (a switch 2).

Got me lovely thoughtful gifts. Also did more with lunch than I did (visiting family).

I’m being positive about the work women do and not embracing a patriarchal society where men ‘are better’ and worthy of praise when they do the same.

Feel free to be Christmas handmaidens.

‘Set the table without being asked’ ‘Entertaining our children’ ‘cleans up’ ‘helped me cook’ ‘is peeling a parsnip’

For the love of god, raise your standards.

Not my dh but me ex and 16 year old son. It's been a tough year for me with ds2 who is 5 (not my exes son). I'm on my own with him and he's disabled and autistic. This year I threw a bit of a tantrum and said I wasn't doing stocking or Xmas eve boxes etc cos it's always me stressing and doing all the work and no one appreciates it. 5 year old is oblivious to Christmas stuff and hates gifts. So the two of them organised all the stocking gifts as a surprise and also got thoughtful gifts. 16 year old got me a necklace with an engraving of a photo of my 2 sons faces on it. It's way nicer than sounds. And a coaster that plugs in and keeps your tea/coffee cup warm. He knows I never get time to get drink a full cup before it gets cold. His dad (my ex) got me a camera/printer so I can get and keep photos of the boys. For a pair who every year up till now have done their shopping at Xmas eve in tk max they did well.

Mine was an absolute darling . He prepared and cooked a delicious Christmas dinner for the four of us and did all the washing up and clearing away.
I do appreciate him though .

I’m genuinely cringing for you all.

Over and out 😘

What a nice thread! Mine did the cooking yesterday for our roast dinner (very nice). He does 95% of the cooking as it's his thing and he is better at it. Today he woke up with a nasty cold (not manflu) and still made brunch, took care of cleaning and we went out on a walk together, before he finally collapsed at 3 and I told him to go nap for heaven's sake - which he did! Bow he's back cooking again. Smashing husband and father.

Not having a go just genuinely curious...do you not want an input into what gifts you buy your children?

ODFOD, if being grateful for my partner (as he is for me) makes me a handmaiden then so be it. Merry christmas

He's done well. Not only were his Christmas gifts ( we exchanged those yesterday), were everything I asked for, but today is also my 60th birthday. He brought me a champagne breakfast in bed complete with a birthday cake and my birthday gifts are spot on. I've done absolutely nothing all day and am feeling very spoilt.

Because of ill health and balance problems my DH has had to take over all the housework and shopping fo the past year. I know there are those that say ‘so he should’ He is almost 80 and done everything so willingly. He came from a very sterile family and finds it’s hard to show emotion, He has done everything wire such good humour and kindness.

Mine!
We are in his family's house with all his siblings and their families (it's a giant house).
I have been sleeping 14 hours per day while he has done the bulk of the work looking after all our children, helping his mum run the house, bought and wrapped all the gifts for this side minus the one that's my godchild, and generally just kept up with everything while I... didn't.

Oh, go and piss on someone else's chips.

Mine got me lovely presents, has been a delight with my family, and has spent most of the day cuddling and soothing our poor teething baby. He's a dream and I love him so much.

🤣 "Christmas handmaidens" is classic Mumsnet.

Cheer up, it's Christmas.

Mine gets gold stars.
Two electronic devices as requested (hairdryer and smart watch) plus two sets of hard to find glasses where I've managed to break several. One is a set of Mexican wine glasses that I got in Mexico over 20 years ago and the new ones are larger AND came with authentic Mexican shredded newspaper packaging.
DD got me some Christmas earrings and DS a Slow Horses book under DH guidance too so all round top husbanding and Dadding.

My DH has done way more and better for me than I did for him and I wouldn’t say I’m just “average”. We’re going out for lunch. He’s way better at Christmas than I am and the whole family benefits from it. Is that okay with you?

Did someone piss in your brandy butter today 😘