Christmas was a washout this year, I nearly flounced.

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All dh did was cook the turkey and prep the veg. I've done everything else, buy every single pressie and wrap them and buy and write every single bloody card as well as cooking, serving etc. I dished up dinner and put it on the table and got

NOTHING not ONE thankyou for him or the dc.

It ended up with dh eating one yorkshire pudding and throwing the rest because of the heartburn he had as a result of being pissed up last night. (he had also been stuffing his face with dripping and bread earlier). Dc2 did ok with her dinner, but dc1 was abysmal, all she did was eat the apple sauce and yorkshire pudding, she put her dinner in the bin and then I walked into the living room to find her and dh laid on the sofa eating chocolate.

Aswell as that, in addition to this thread he has now said he "doesn't want another, but was taking pot luck to keep me happy and he doesn't think that I'll drop pg". At that he walked off, he doesn't even begin to understand how much he has upset me and couldn't understand why I was quiet last night.

OH and a friend said they were coming for dinner and didn't turn up.

I am NOT doing christmas dinner next year in any way shape or form.

Too long to leave it - go on STRIKE now, better still go out without the lot of them, leave them to fend for themselves and do something you'd really like to do.

Sorry, it is a real let-down when all that preparation gets no appreciation. Tell them how you feel. And drink wine, eat chocolate, watch a lovely film, have a big bubble bath - or all of the above - whatever it is that will make you feel better.

Poor poor you. How would he react if you'd just flouced out? No advice to give really, just wanted to keep it bumped for you.

H has been at work today and I'm at work tomorrow. He is due home in about 3/4 hours and will come in and do feck all.

I'm so feckin fed up, wish my anti'ds would kick in or I'm going to kick off full time

Actually, 1066, there is something that I want to watch. It's on at 9 so I might go and have a bath when he gets in, let him put them to bed and then I might go straight to bed.

Oh poppet. I saw your other thread if it's the one I'm thinking of...sorry no time to check link! I wish I was near you to give you a massive cuddle and tell you you are worth more than that, they are taking you for granted.
I have to go and do quality time with Ds1 but am thinking of you x

I agree, don't wait till next year to have words! Stand there in the living room, turn off the telly and announce that you are on strike!

Thank you for your comments all, BUT, if I went on strike NO-ONE would notice and the mess would drive me wild and I would be the one to sort it out afterwards.

I've been so envious reading of other peoples lovely christmas's with family etc.

Right, woman, get the bubble bath and wine, if you can have any, out NOW. As soon as H walks in the door, give him a drink, smile nicely and announce what he has got to do AS YOU DID CHRISTMAS.

Enjoy your programme. Don't forget that looking in from the outside, everything will seem perfect - life isn't, but a lovely bath and a good programme will make a difference. Take care.