To not know what I supposedly did wrong here?

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Yesterday as a huge favour to my Dsis we looked after our Dniece (8) and Dnephew (5) for the day at very short notice.

They had breakfast with us since they arrived at 7am - Toast with honey

We went to the park for a few hours

We made cupcakes and Dniece and Dnephew decorated them (took some home for mum, dad and them to eat later and ate one while they were here)

Had lunch - A sandwich, slices of pepper, cucumber, carrot and tomatoes and some pringles

Had a ride on the ponies (Dsis expects this to happen as she uses me as a free instructor and it helps keep the weight off the ponies - they came with all their riding gear)

Did some drawings. Some went on our fridge the rest were taken home

Took the dogs for a walk and had another play at the park

Had tea - Homemade pizza and homemade wedges followed by slices of banana, apple, pear, grapes and a chocolate mousse pot to dip them in

Watched UP

Dsis picked them up at 8pm two hours later than she was meant to, they were more than ready for bed. She asked what they'd had to eat and wasn't happy with the above. She also wasn't happy that they were so tired. I'm not sure why?

For a very last minute thing with just me and three children from 8-6 I think we packed a lot of fun things in

your sister is very rude and ungrateful - it sounds as if the kids had a really lovely day and you looked after them for 14 hours - you must have been really tired after all that. I see no problem whatsoever with the food.

Next time say no if I were you.

YY bronya - tell her to get a nanny!

I don't need any childcare but can I come?

I don't understand why some posters are being critical of your meals and snacks! It was homemade pizza and sounded like lots of fruit and veg too.

And I hope you were kidding when you said you'd run the menu past her on Saturday

Give her a kick in the pants instead! Cheeky besom!

And honey has antibacterial qualities too...

Cor I'm just thankful that mine are in one piece and fed if someone else has them

Good grief. If anyone looks after DS for the day, I only ask what he's eaten by way of making sure they didn't go to any unnecessary fuss or waste!

She sounds miserable, critical and self-centred. Definitely don't agree to any other last-minute requests like this.

A lovely friend of mine once looked after my dd1 for a day and the plan was a picnic I offered to send packed lunch but df said not to worry. Dd was 2 and picnic turned put to be MacDonald's happy meal (I was very strict re food so not something I would have given her). However I was extremely grateful she'd looked after dd for me so I said "thank you!" Guess what - dd1 survived!
Yanbu

This reminds me of a saying my dad used to quote
"Beggars can't be choosers!"

Yanbu!

You would be the perfect auntie for my dd.

I am with other posters:

1. Your sister should be grateful, but she's treating you like a mug
2. The kids had fresh air, homemade food with protein, carbs and vitamins to keep them going
3. I'm sending my six year old round.

What a cow she is. Ungrateful. You are an amazing Aunty. What a shame that she reacted as she did as , if I were you, I'd not be excited about having them again for fear of criticism.
Not to worry though, the children will always remember how fantastic their days with Aunty were!

Bet she's jealous and a bit insecure... certain that she doesn't pack their days with such fabulous activities and food! Insecure mumma has come out.

I agree with PP's - it sounded like a wonderful day and another wonderful, day planned today.

Will you be saying anything to DSis if she grumps again today? And do you think she'll take the piss and turn up 2hrs late again?

YANBU. You sound a lot more responsible and wholesome activity Aunty than me! And still gave an awesome day! (I think I want to go round to yours for the rest of the holidays)

I'm the type of Aunty that let's DSN (step-neice actual neices are in 20's and don't need much looking after)'do what they're not allowed at home' - which DSIL is fine with! As it means she gdiesn't have to clear up the carnage or ever take her to Maccy D's.

Your sister is a cow!

Remember that when she's having a go at you.

Tbh I think she may be a little jealous that you're at home with them whilst she's out working. Just a thought.

I think we're all going to be lining up to send our DCs over to the OP's house.

Your sister sounds VERY jealous. Sounds like the kids had an amazing day with you and she doesn't like it. The food sounds absolutely great - why anyone is picking the menu apart is beyond me!

By all means, have a great time with the kids today. However, if she makes any snarky comments at all, I really would tell her that if she is unhappy about the way you look after the kids then perhaps she should find alternative childcare in future. Don't be her punchbag!

If she says the same sort of thing to you today after you've had her kids again all day, please speak your mind!

She dropped them off at 7 & picked them up at 8 & wondered why they were tired?

She is mad.

Your sister sounds very unpleasant and entitled.

How did yesterday go?

marking my place for the next instalment

You sound lovely OP. My DD would love a day at yours!

Checking for an update - maybe the OP is too traumatised?!

We had a lovely day

They arrived early with their bikes and riding gear, no idea why Dsis thought the bikes were needed but out of the boot they came. Dsis forgot their swimming kit and thought we'd buy a spare set to keep at ours we said not to worry we'd find something else to do instead.

I took the 3 dc, bikes, 3 dogs, DH, snacks and juice for the dc and bread for the ducks to the park. It's the first weekend DH has had off in weeks :)

Got home and made a pot of tea for us old people while the dc drew on the patio. Took some picture of their finished works or art

Made lunch - Homemade chicken goujons, veg slices and some slimming world healthy chips

Went riding, Dsis really is missing all DNiece and Dnephews riding mile stones. DNiece did her first ever 'big' (about 2ft) jump and Dnephew had his first canter I'll be taking them to shows soon! Ds is still content to have a walk and slow trot

Made a fort and played cowboys and indians. The dogs very kindly agreed to become wagon ponies. Ended up making a fort outside as well :p

Tea - Boiled egg and soldiers. Dc collected the eggs themselves. Fruit slices and yoghurt for pudding

Messy glitter, glue, sweet wrappers, milk bottle tops, loo roll tubes, paper plates and feathers galore fun! I think me and Dh had more fun than the dc. Dh helped ds make some lovely plate art and tube ornaments A bag of art went home with Dsis

Cartoons and ice cream to end the day

Home time. They were late but there was an accident and BiL phoned to apologise