Epic - this is sooooo funny!
We have only had these issues at Christmas. There was one Christmas eve when drsdn was up 'till about midnight with a Barbie house. He was horrified & downright angry we'd even bought it for MSIII by the time it was finished. Naturally, this was at the time the kids were waking up at 6AM! (She might actually be a bit embarrassed she has a Barbie house, but I still have it in the attic..).
The final time was the "first" bicycle with hand brakes. Drsdn
was in the garage until 3AM or so...... His hands were all banged up, he was cold, tired & knew he'd be up early.......Same Christmas he was putting together a scooter for digitalson. Drsdn was NOT a happy Santa!
All I could do was offer the brandy I was drinking to celebrate the holiday. Surprisingly, each time I asked where the instructions were, he grumbled - THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS! (hard to believe - even now!).
But, since then, we pay the bit extra to have it assembled for us. Saved his hands, the marriage & we both still go to bed together (sorry Old Timer!).