" dad, I know you care. I'm really blessed to have someone like you in our life but when you treat me like I'm 4 it hurts my feelings. I know you are just trying to help but sometimes the quiet still time I get before my first friend walks in the door is the only time I get to myself in the day. I do appreciate you calling if something seems really wrong but please remember that there will be times I just need to be calm. Also, when you point out my mistakes or hubby's mistakes it really makes us feel like losers. I know that's not how you mean it but it's how it feels. "

As far as telling dh about leaving late for work, here I would shock him into minding his business.
" yeah dad, I was running late, my wife and I were busy"

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