Have just ended up agreeing to have yet another child at half term while her parents go to work. Her Mum rang to arrange 'a play' for the girls, what were my plans for the holiday etc etc. I suggested Wednesday. She said great could she come to yours as she has to work all week? So not a play at all but childcare! Grrr! I'll have her 8:30 - 5:30. I'm already having another girl on Monday...
AIBU to feel like I am being used? I don't work due to ill health. The only positive from this is that I don't have to worry about arranging childcare for my dd for holidays/INSET days etc. There are many negatives, not least struggling to pay bills etc. I feel quite resentful that they see it that as I'll be here I can be used as free childcare... My fear is that I can't guarantee how I'll feel on Wednesday. Dd is used to Mummy's bad days and is happy to curl up with me and read/watch tv. This other girl is high maintainance - she will demand interaction etc.
Must grow a backbone and be ready with reasons to say no, but she side swiped me! BTW I am always happy to help in an emergency and have on many occasions - I'm not completely scrooge like.
Sorry have ranted and waffled! But honestly two whole days of looking after other people's children, I know dd will be pleased to see them, but even she is flagging after a few hours with them.
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maybeyoushoulddrive · 26/10/2012 11:36
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