NoT how i envisioned today? Long vent sorry!!

#1_BadgeBunny

Im sorta bummed.  Today just didnt go as i expected it and i dont want to be sad but it my own fault I had such high expectations. 

It started when DH and i exchanged gifts last night he got me a DVD to Dispicable me (sp?).  Not that there is anything wrong with this I just had no interest in that movie!!!! I swear he just wanted it for himself.  So i was bummed but put a happy face on.  We did agree on a $20 limit bc money is tight. 

Then i ask DH last night to put togther this jumpy horse thing that my brother got the LOs and he said no the LOs wouldnt like it so dont waste our time and he wanted to go to bed.  whatever!

Then this am went great babies had fun and opened gift.  They did as good at 14 mo olds can do.  Then i said to DH i really want them to try the horse thing he told me to put it together then.  But he was taking the kids in the other room bc he didnt want them near all the screws (which you cant fault him).  So he took the LOs into the playroom with thier new toys and played while i sat alone putting this f-ing horse together! Finally when i was done i gave it to LOs and they LOVED it.  So that made me happy but i was sad i missed playing with the new toys. 

DH was just a prick to me all AM.  He thought he was being cute and "told" me to make his breakfast so he could read the paper!!! what an a$$.  Anyway...He had to work tonight so i made plans to take LOs to a friends house.  I was so mad at him i left an hour early.  I had a nice time at my friends house but CLEARLY not baby proofed so i spent the entire day chasing TWO babies and trying to feed two babies (with out high chairs) alone.  noone but my friends 16 yo daughter offered to help.  but shes never been around babies so it was hard to leave her with one of the LOs too long.  Then the LOs threw a giant tantrum (which they never do and i was alone in front of this crowd of people!) they did this b/c they were exhausted so i had to excuse myself and pack them up and interupt this families gift time.  I felt so bad.  then they slept for only 30 min.  so im terrified what tongiht will look like. 

I guess its just not what i envisioned for our first real x-mas.  Then to make matters worse they both started with this AWFUL croopy cough that i need to figure out what to do about!

Sorry... just had to vent bc DH wont listen and i dont want my family to feel bad that they didnt come to town. 

EDIT: title opps

Lucky428

That sounds both frustrating and exhausting.  It's tough when holidays don't live up to expectations.  I'm glad your LOs love their toys and their horse.  I'm sorry your DH was not being nice.

#1_BadgeBunny

thanks!

ohh did i also mention DS who has a MILD class 1 peanut allergy got into a peanut butter cup at my friends house!!!!! i never saw him with it and everyone was laughing and thought it was cute that he got the package open and was eating the chocolate until my friend ran in the room looked at him and said "ohh my God its a peanut butter cup!" She felt bad and freaked out.  I calmed her down and said well hes never had peanut butter but allergist said he HIGHLY doubts it would cause a serious reaction with how mild his allergy is. 

Thank God DS was fine!!! but talk about adding stress ontop of stress!

davis0905

Sorry about your disappointing day.    Sounds like your DH was being a bit of a jerk.  If it's any consolation, my day started out kinda rocky too and I was thinking, this is not how I envisioned my first "real" Christmas with my kid.  But it got better once I got some coffee and breakfast, and then my family arrived and my mood lifted.  Maybe tomorrow you'll be feeling better about things.  Sometimes a night of good sleep helps! 

macchiatto

Sorry your H was being a jerk. That was brave of you to take both toddlers to a non-baby-proofed house on your own! I know how stressful that can be. Glad the LOs liked their new horse though; it looks fun!

erino&chrish

I'm really sorry-that doesn't sound like fun.  Try to enjoy today and do some relaxing-it sounds like yesterday was exhausting!