Do I Let Him Go or Not?

[EnchantedSoul]

My husband asked if he can go play football at 9 am tomorrow morning. Normally, I wouldn't have issue with this but SD is here. We have her from tonight until Sunday. He works Friday and Saturday which means I have her both those days.

He really deserves to go. He works hard, he never goes out or anywhere for that matter. He would go without necessities if it meant a better life for his wife and kids. I just really feel like he should be taking care of his daughter while she is in our care, on his days off.

For the record, you couldn't ask for a better stepchild. She's a good girl and really no trouble at all. Except I have to take care of her already. I don't know, I think I'm crabby about it because I don't do anything either but I'm not asking to go play with my friends on Thanksgiving.

So, what say you? Suck it up n let him go? Or make him stay home with his daughter? Oh, and if it matters, I don't want SD out in the 20 degree weather so taking her with is off the table.

[sunshineluv]

How long will he be gone? How old is SD?

[carawestt]

How long would he be gone?

[EnchantedSoul]

She's almost 10. And I'm guessing he'd be back by noon?

[carawestt]

If it's only for a couple hours, I'd let him go as long as it's not too stressful for you to take care of your SD.

[sunshineluv]

Honestly, I would probably let him go. If you want to so something with your friends, plan something soon. But if you are going to be resentful, be honest with him. I think you can have a wonderful thanksgiving as a family from noon on.

[mala]

I'd tell him he can go be you would prefer if he spend the time with his daughter while she's with you, since he won't see her much Sat & Sun.

[mumegs]

I'd let him go if it's only for a few hours. My dad plays tennis every Sunday and it annoys the crap out of me when we are there visiting because he hardly ever gets to see us but it's the same thing like 10 to noon, we just sleep in or watch tv and we all go to brunch together when he's done.

[nilex0102]

I would let him go - she can probably entertain herself pretty well at that age, right?

[skwcm80]

I'd let him go since it's only a few hours.

[EnchantedSoul]

Oh alright. If y'all insist upon being the voice of reason I guess he gets to go. I fully expect all of you to be up and on the boards bright n early while I watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

[rubber pants]

Yea, if he promised to be back by noon, then I wouldn't have a problem with it