Poorly chicken

[Stevie]

Blimey! I'd love to be looked after like that-just the once would even do!

[Space Chick]

Do you know, during the fight last night I threatened to go on strike. It is sounding like an increasingly viable option

 

 

I think you have to give a weeks notice before strike action

 

Marvellous, just in time for the bank holiday weekend then

 

I should say that we do have the occasional meal out and takeaway (but only in seriously vetted restaurants and only 1 Indian takeaway comes up to scratch )

[Chucky Mama]

I was exhausted last night and so told the kids that it was fridge leftovers for supper. Stew & Dumplings, Beef In Guiness or Shepherd's Pie - all homemade. Then later I have a uber craving for a curry so myself and OH ordered one just before the kids went to bed. They clocked it and they were all ready to phone Childline for child cruelty and neglect

[Cooks]

[chickencam]

I was exhausted last night and so told the kids that it was fridge leftovers for supper. Stew & Dumplings, Beef In Guiness or Shepherd's Pie - all homemade. Then later I have a uber craving for a curry so myself and OH ordered one just before the kids went to bed. They clocked it and they were all ready to phone Childline for child cruelty and neglect

 

We've done that before now too. If we have to do something, usually ferrying one of them somewhere or parents evening etc, I feed them at about 5pm then we get a takeaway later, by which time they are hungry again and hang around like vultures in the trees. Hungry teenagers can be quite intimidating

 

You have spoilt your OH and he is a very lucky man. I would hope that by this evening he will have had a re-think and a meal out and some serious apologies will be in order.

[The Dogmother]

......you get wonder powers with your Mod badge then

 

 

BADGE "Ooops, word censored!"ody mentioned a badge

 

You can borrow my Bad Mum Badge if you like

[PurpleTree]

Naughty Phil Hope he's being thinking about what he said all day, and now feels very guilty. Send him down to mine, he'll know he's onto a good thing then

[Lewis]

*tuts*

 

I do think he's too well looked after too.

 

You have your posh meal with friends tonight, and tell Phil he has to fend for himself

 

Strike action sounds like a plan

[The Dogmother]

Of course, Lewis would never dream of doing anything like that.........

[Seagazer]

Goodness me your OH is really, really spoilt. You sound like a perfect house angel.

 

I think seeing as you both work full time your OH should cook for you at least once a week. I do the majority of cooking in this house as I don't work (yet) but OH has always cooked the odd meal at the weekend - omlettes on Saturdays or he'll do the odd roast on a Sunday.

 

When we were both working full time we shared the cooking.

 

I hope he comes home with a bunch of flowers and an apology for you tonight at the very least. I also hope your tummy troubles get sorted out and that you are feeling better.

[Lewis]

Of course, Lewis would never dream of doing anything like that.........

I buy my own lunch anyway *sticks out tongue*

[The Dogmother]

 

Ah, but can you cook?

[Chook n Boo Mum]

Of course, Lewis would never dream of doing anything like that.........

 

Lewis is taking note from all his Omlet Aunties and Uncles......

 

Sha x

[The Dogmother]

I certainly hope that he is!

 

I seem to remember that Martin used to be a demon cook - you still baking, Martin?

[Redwing]

Goodness me your OH is really, really spoilt. You sound like a perfect house angel.

 

I think seeing as you both work full time your OH should cook for you at least once a week.

 

 

I think this is really good advice, you have been an angel to him and he should allow you to rest once a week while he fusses around you

 

I am sure he didnt mean to get upset and that he does appreciate you but it wouldnt do any harm to make things a bit more balanced

[Lewis]

 

Ah, but can you cook?

Meh. Most things

... just not red meat because never needed to

[The Dogmother]

good boy

 

Perhaps you'd remind Rosie how to cook - she seems to have forgotten

[Space Chick]

Well he came home from work today and admitted he does take me for granted, and he will try and appreciate me more

 

He reckons everyone in work thinks that he's spoiled. He had an egg sarnie and a custard doughnut from Greggs and said it wasn't very nice Then asked if I thought Greggs used free range eggs - I said probably not, he looked sad

 

No present though Although he has said about us getting a takeaway tomorrow night or going out for a meal

 

He went white when I said I may go on strike

[C&T]

Glad to hear he has come to his senses!!

 

I can imagine him going to work all indignant, and then all his colleagues backing you!!

 

A meal out sounds like a lovely gesture! But still think you should make him cook once in a while

[Alis girls]

I am not anti man but they do get into bad habits. Get a "closed "sign for the kitchen . I agree teenagers who are hungry are threatening - I give ES dry cheerios if hes annoying me while I cook.

I think if you cook from scratch they get too much of a good thing. Men dont understand when we are ill they panic and get child like and demanding - well my 3 do and I get snappy cos I feel grot. This calls for "girl power"

[Chucky Mama]

Sounds good but you must take him up on the meal out offer - and make it a good one, no going to Pizza Hut or Muck Donalds

[docsquid]

I only just caught up on this one. I think you are amazing. I guess part of his reaction was that he is actually so impressed with what you produce that he is reluctant to go anywhere else for food.

 

I have always tried to cook from fresh, even when I was working full-time, but it isn't easy. As I am in hospital fairly often, DH has to look after himself from time to time, and does so with varying degrees of success. But he is always grateful, and understanding if I am feeling poorly - he will get a takeaway or cook something himself or take me out, depending on how poorly I am feeling. He doesn't mind if I have a menopausal moment and forget to make bread or otherwise run out of certain foods.

 

You do need to get a bit of flexibility into the meal production - it won't kill him to eat a takeaway or a ready meal once in a while. I'm all for healthy eating but if there is a good reason to take the low-effort option, then I can't see a problem with that.

[Busybird]

I have a friend who is a fantastic cook - and her OH begrudges paying for a meal out because, no matter how upmarket they go, the food is never as good as he gets at home

 

We rarely eat out and I do virtually all of the cooking. When I need a break I inform the family it is pizza night and shop bought food goes from freezer to oven. OH isn't keen on this so is told I am happy for him to cook the meal if he prefers but I'm having the night off

[Couperwife]

Space mum, you are wonderful.

 

I realy hope Kev doesnt read this thread, cos I dont do half of what you do.

 

kev does virtually all of the cooking (he is a fantastic cook - expecially if you want a full sunday dinner or a full chinese banquet ) - unless he wants egg and chips or pasta and tomato sauce

 

I do the clothes washing (but not the ironing ) and I do the dishwasher.

 

yep, thats about it

 

cathy

x

[Janty]

My hubby couldn't believe his response.

 

He then followed it up with,'I chose a lazy wife in comparison...can she give you lessons?'

 

 

He's dead now!