What do you think about this?
By 4cuteboys
@4cuteboys (4099)
United States
April 18, 2007 4:35pm CST
Today both my kids brought home a letter saying on a certain day we are to meet them in their class and go to lunch with them. So I text messaged my hubby and asked if he would go to Ethans lunch and I'd go to Kevins. He writes back and says well are you going with me? So I say no, we're not supposed to bring the other kids. He texts back and says "oh". So I am taking that as a no. That seems very unfair that I am always expected to do everything. I really think Ethan would like him there and I said so. But now I am angry. Would you be mad about this? Have you ever gone thru anything like this?
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6 responses
@embattledsparkle (1072)
• United States
18 Apr 07
Yes, I think you have ever right to be upset. In my house, I'm expected to do everything and it really bugs me sometimes. A little help with going to events for the kids would be nice.
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@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
18 Apr 07
Would it be hard for him to get the time off or is he just not wanting to do it? If its just not wanting to then tell him buck up buddy you helped make them you can help raise them. I'm sure your son would love to have his daddy go to lunch with him. Tomorrow is our daughters play at school my husband requested the day off so he could attend. She is very excited that he did that for her.
@4cuteboys (4099)
• United States
18 Apr 07
He has off, he took a week of leave and that happens to fall in the week, that is the only reason i even suggested it! that is nice of your hubby! mine could use some pointers from him! ;)
@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
18 Apr 07
Your husband has as much responsibility to be there for the children as you do. Also, this kind of thing, nice as it sounds, is hard for parents with multiple children. In your case you have two children and there are two parents, but what if you had four all with lunches in different places? What would you do then? The idea is very nice, but it's just not practical!
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
18 Apr 07
Oh no-- Has your hubby ever gone to the school without you before? I know us mothers always go to school for every little thing it seems- When I get out early I run to the school and have lunch with my daughter- This doens't happen often- and she loves it! Maybe he is afraid?? Tell him how much your son will enjoy the time with dad- I bet he will go- Explain to him that you cannot go you have to go with your other son.
I only have 1 child- so I'm usually able to go to all things- and my sig. other picks and chooses- It is ok though.
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
18 Apr 07
You texted him, that is hardly a full ocnversation. When he comes home from work, lay the whole thing out for him. Wait for his response before you jump to any conclusions. Don't get upset just yet.
@bamakelli21 (12)
• United States
19 Apr 07
Well I'm a new mama and not to the point of doing something like this yet but I feel that all parents should participate equally. I like to think if I asked my husband he would jump at the idea of spending time with his child.
