To be disappointed no-one gave me anything?

[NickNacks]

I'm a childminder and mind 6 children altogether. Last Friday I gave out gifts to all the children, gifts and cards to the parents that had been made with the children and this morning I went to watch the school nativity as I knew some mums couldn't make it.

Today was the last day before Christmas and I received one solitary card from one family. I know it sound a bit greedy but I wasn't expecting diamonds just a little 'Its the thought that counts' token box of chocs would have been lovely.

My husband thinks I'm a bit unreasonable to be miffed but I don't, I'm genuinely a bit upset that they didn't think.

So AIBU?

[Jemma1111]

YANBU , a little appreciation goes a long way but unfortunately not everyone is very thoughtful

[DPotter]

No I don't think you're being unreasonable at all. I think they're a bit rude. Well done to you and I hope this is a bunch of flowers for you ! Merry Christmas ! /emo/te/thanks.png

[fluffyraggies]

DNBU. How sad and miserable of them!

[gordyslovesheep]

I gave my CM's (husband and wife team) some fizz - yanbu a nice token would not have gone amiss

[SallyCinnamonandNutmeg]

No I don't think YABU but perhaps they've just been so busy sorting out presents, food etc etc it just slipped the parents' minds to get you anything. But YANBU to feel slightly miffed.

[OlaRapaceFru]

I don't think YABU at all.
You are looking after the most important 'things' in those people's lives - their children.
How thoughtless of the parents.

Have some virtual = flowers and

[coldcupoftea]

Yanbu- we have got a big box of biscuits and some wine for DD's childminder. Ungrateful gits! Have some

[SantaIAmSoFuckingRock]

could it be a money issue? some people are really on a tight budget this year.

[diddl]

Maybe if they live close they´ll bring something nearer the 25th.

It´s still quite early.

TBH, though, it´s not the sort of thing that would occur to be.

It would have been nice-but if you hope/expect, it sets you up for a fall.

[SallyCinnamonandNutmeg]

They could have given cards though even if they couldn't afford presents

[SantasENormaSnob]

It's still early yet.

My children had their last day before Xmas with our cm today.

Her gift will be dropped off Friday.

[NickNacks]

Thank you. I feel a bit better knowing it's them and not me.

I love those children to bits and so it comes naturally to me to think of them at times like Christmas but I accept I'm probably not one of their priorities.

[Inclusionist]

You've made me feel a bit bad. I bought my CM's children presents (3 of them) but not her. Maybe I will go and get her something tomorrow!

[LifeIsBetterInFlipFlops]

YANBU...I'm really surprised.

[NickNacks]

True- they do all live close so there is time.

[Izzyschangelingisarriving]

Mine are going in with dcs on Friday

[LadyBeagleBaublesandBells]

YANBU at all.
You've clearly got some mean spirited clients.
But as diddl said, maybe they'll do something nearer the time.

[OlaRapaceFru]

Quite, SallyC, just a lovely card would have been nice - especially if the DC had drawn it themselves.

for NickNacks.

[SantaIAmSoFuckingRock]

cards still cost money. i dont have any craft card or paper in my house to even make cards and if i was totally skint i couldn't afford to buy any just to make a card for someone. TBF though if i was in that situation i would write a lovely message thanking the Cmers for all they do and wishing them and theirs a lovely xmas and new year.

[NickNacks]

YY even a card would have been lovely!

[JustFabulous]

Maybe the OP is your CM ENorma.

[flossy101]

Yanbu! Id be upset too.

A token gesture would have been nice.

Maybe they haven't had time, and will drop something off before Christmas.

[Rudolphstolemycarrots]

I always make a point of sending a card or giving a tiny something as I want teacher/carers to know I Appreciate theM

[HaveToWearHeels]

YANBU, a small token goes a long way. My DD last day with CM's today (husband and wife team) I gave them a tin of sweets and two bottles of wine. It was rushed pick up, so also sent them a text to thank them. I know things are tight but a tin of sweets was only £4 in Asda, that is less than their hourly rate and probably more appreciated.