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So exactly one year ago, I suprised my "less than morning people" family with a 5:30am Valentine's Day breakfast at iHop. It didn't go well: https://imgur.com/gallery/xjHEZ
So last night, my wife warned me not to do that again today. I agreed, and then proceeded to work late at my office until nearly 2am. Then at 5:30am this morning, my kids woke me up with a "Suprise Daddy! We're taking you to iHop!". My wife was standing behind them with an evil grin. Vengence... was hers.
Once again, an empty iHop at 6am. And notably, it still took them 25 minutes to get us food. I don't get it. If my family makes this a tradition, we may need to try someplace else. Suggestions?
Edit: Several Imagurians kindly explained how long it takes to warm a skillet. Very good points. I stand corrected, and will be more patient in the future.
Coffee helped, but I was still barely awake. My wife on the other hand, was happy and perky. Turns out "getting back at me" is something that makes it easy for her to get up early!
My kids were bouncing off the walls BEFORE they enjoyed a very American breakfast. I'd like to publicly apologize to their teachers. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Eventually, I woke up and was happy to be spending Valentine's Day with my love, and the two greatest gifts she could give me. From our Family to yours, Happy Valentine's Day Imgurians! Hope you all got to sleep in.
Edit: Front page! The wife is thrilled. Instead of sending me pics of your doggos, if you’re feeling adventurous and like to make stuff to share online, try a side project of mine and let me know what you think. www.aftie.com It’s a site for making before/after sliders. (I call them Afties)
jonestown
This is insane.
grovberg
You two are adorable. Also that is the nicest IHOP I have ever seen by a pretty wide margin.
LoudBirb
Vengeance is a dish best served over fluffy buttermilk pancakes at a reasonable price.
whiskeyplz
You sure can't tell those kids are yours! Great, weird family tradition.
OfficeZomb1e
i dont know whats going on here and didnt read the post but happy family gets a +1
jeffjeffingtonthethird
OP is a simple man. He likes pretty, dark-haired women and breakfast food. Also, 20 minutes wait probably means freshly cooked food.
alurllp
Wait... Boom, is that you?
aftie
Lol! Yes I was Boom of For Horde. I'm this guy: http://www.twentytotems.com/ Coming up on 10 years since we crashed Argent Dawn!
puffthemagicdracula
Haha this is great.
MagelanCloud
How do fuck do people get this cute. They are like from a movie. O.o
oOApriliaOo
Aw, I must say, you two look really great together!
Silverwingedfluff
A family that's playfully evil together is a sign of true love.
aftie
Agreed. :)
dontfuqtheworldupohwaityoudid
This is everything
OhGardino
Brilliant and brillianter.
katolu
OP, I like your style. Handsome family, too!
IHateYouMyselfAndEveryone
25 minutes is an acceptable wait.
Silent0bserver
Your family is adorable
TheWorstCommentsComeFromTheBestPeople
Bruh seriously. The kids are already slaying hearts
TheWorstCommentsComeFromTheBestPeople
They also know what to order
Islander255
25 minutes is a long time? How long does it take YOU to make a full breakfast for 4 people? :P
VikingVocals
That’s a nice IHOP
SirRogers
Right? Looks way nicer than my local one
WolfOfShadows
neozuno
Very sweet
AJerkyMcJerkface
D’aww
skrittlecakeandtoejam
You look like a happy family, happy Valentine's day you all of you
AmoraLlanowar
Good but three hours of sleep? Nope I would have been grouchy until food was in my belly and then proper sleep was had.
MikeArclight
25 minutes to make meals for a family of four ... that just 6m15s for each meal. You're complaining why again?
notmydognotmyproblem
djangojazz
"it still took them 25 minutes to get us food" Grill was probably cold from non use.
aftie
Yeah a lot of folks are pointing this out. We will be more patient. Food was great. :)
wildsunshine
Also the last time I went to ihop the food took two hours to arrive. (5 pm).
BIGCOUNTRY76
Sinister sense of humor between you two. That's a happy couple right there
n3cr0fag0
Love everything about this post! Well done, you/your family.
aftie
She's the worst. :)
yourcleveruser
My husband tells me I'm the worst every time we have sex because "it's late and he has to go to sleep " even if he initiates it... Lol
Woodcup
Well obviously it’s because you’re too sexy, totally your fault.
MickScandalous
This is cool personally 20 minutes is reasonable for Ihop especially if your alone cause they havnt got the grill hot yet
MironGaines
Thought the same thing. To me it came off as entitled and smug.
MickScandalous
25 minutes so sorry
AnonAnonAnonAnonAnonAnonAnonnnnnnn
agree It’s not a fast food joint where everything is pre made Hell it takes me 25 mins to make 1 pancake at home they are breakfast for 4
RadishIsAMeat
I also doubt they have a full crew on at 5:30am, probably 1 person in kitchen.
aftie
This will be the last time I harp on this. :) I stand corrected. I understand why it likely took so long. Just happy with the good food.
thatauzzieguy
Dude - don't be reasonable and apologetic on the Internet. Have we learnt nothing? ;)
ViciousZen
Likely only one cook on at that time too.
mrsbigbear
Likely shift change, too
OctaviusClausewitz
place empty, doing a new family tradition, what do you want more ? Keep that place for the next year if you guys are having a good time.
aftie
Not a bad point. Just wish service was faster. That, and the bench seats were a WRECK. It felt like they broke years ago. Food was good.
RobblesTheGreat
I feel like I would be more worried about the food if it was a completely empty restaurant and they got it to you in 5 min...
rdement
Is your wife single?
aftie
No clue. We don't talk. >.>
dawnawakensyoursoul
Putting this here. This is ONE cool usually at six am waiting shift replacement if it is a 24 hr. He worked all night and you come in 1/2
ProfChrispy
Damn dude, you're hella handsome. Are YOU single?
DontTouchMyButtToGetMyAttention
I laughed out loud!
piscesdreamer
As a married man I can say this is THE most married answer he could have possibly given.
dawnawakensyoursoul
3/3 cook**** (seriously phone? Cook isn't a word?)
dawnawakensyoursoul
2/2 while he's doing shift change clean up and order. Yes. It will take awhile. Understand the process.