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To not know what I supposedly did wrong here?

311 replies

LackingEnergy · 08/08/2013 16:12

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

OP posts:
LackingEnergy · 11/08/2013 14:50

Today has been much quieter :)

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Thumbwitch · 11/08/2013 15:06

Honestly, your days with your nephew and niece sound wonderful!

Shock at the cheek of your sister suggesting that YOU should buy HER children spare swimming kit though! She's outrageous. I take it there were no complaints this time?

WorraLiberty · 11/08/2013 15:10

Sounds like an Enid Blyton book lol

LackingEnergy · 11/08/2013 15:28

Nope no complaints but BiL was there at pick up and she's a lot calmer with him

I can't be this energetic all the time lol

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melika · 11/08/2013 15:29

OP YOU ARE WONDERFUL!!

PoppyFleur · 11/08/2013 16:03

My jaw has dropped in amazement. OP you sound like an amazing aunt, I really cannot believe the cheek of your sister to be critical of your food & entertainment choices. All of which sounded great. I think the sentence you Dsis meant to say was "Thank you so much".

Some people really do not value their families or appreciate how lucky they are.

Arabesque · 11/08/2013 16:54

Your sister sounds like a sour little madam who needs a good kick up the arse.

Beastofburden · 11/08/2013 17:28

Cor. Ever thought of doing this professionally? That was another amazing day.

TallulahTT · 11/08/2013 17:41

I wonder if she feels inadequate to you or perceives you as having too much money, presuming someone would like to buy their children spare swimming kit is a bit odd.
I'd send my children to you and not be jealous just PM me your address, thanks

kalidanger · 11/08/2013 17:48

OP YOU ARE WONDERFUL!!

I second this! Thanks

If my DB dropped his 3 DC at mine with no notice they'd get salt and vinegar rice cakes, two day old Chinese leftovers and an ice cream in front of The Towering Inferno (no dogs/no ponies) [hmn]

londonrach · 11/08/2013 17:53

Have been lurking over your Page. Forget the children can I have a day with you. I promise I will thank you, offer chocolate, wine. If not my sisters two would love you but you might need to go more Disney Princess and rescue. (believe me the two can mix). So what time can we come around please. Xxx

RNJ3007 · 11/08/2013 17:55

You did nothing wrong. You sound amazing! If my sister did that, I'd be buying her wine and chocolates!

Redlocks30 · 11/08/2013 17:59

Are you much better off financially than her (horses/chickens etc just makes me wonder)? Could that be why she's feeling inadequate and thinking you have pots of money to spare and should use some of it on her kids?

Not that you should-but just wondering if that's her train of thought?!

Mumoftwoyoungkids · 11/08/2013 18:03

WIBU to ask exactly where you live so I can move in next door?

Seriously though - have you thought about childminding as a job - you sound like a natural!

pixwix · 11/08/2013 18:04

Bloody hell! You sound great!

My boys are 15 and 10, and although they appear to be attached to the internet by the remnants of their umbilical cords, when push comes to a shove, they can run. cycle, swim and swing through trees with the best of them! Can I come with my boys?... we promise not to purse our lips at all your activities and food! I think your dc would - ahem - benefit from the influence of my older children Grin

edam · 11/08/2013 18:10

You sound great, your sister is a miserable ungrateful moo - is she normally like this, or is something up? Maybe she's taking her grouchiness out on you but something else is the actual cause.

foreverondiet · 11/08/2013 18:14

Very very ungrateful.

I don't think the food was especially balanced - but so what it was a treat fun day - lots of wheat/carbs and hardly any protein, but she was being v v unreasonable to comment.

BigBongTheory · 11/08/2013 18:26

Hmm. Is this thread a really cunning way of drawing everyone in and then announcing you're advertising as a childminder at £15p/h per child? Because if so, then I'm in!

Redlocks30 · 11/08/2013 18:29

Does she have your kids, OP? If so, what does she do with them?

Goldmandra · 11/08/2013 20:42

I really missed a trick there!

I used to do everything but the homemade chicken goujons for my mindees including the pony riding!

I clearly should have charged a whole lot more Shock

microserf · 11/08/2013 20:44

Definitely planning on dropping my dcs round at yours. You sound amazing! I wouldn't sweat it, you gave them a wonderful day.

RenterNomad · 12/08/2013 09:20

Just think, if you do go into childminding, your sister and BIL will have to pay! Wink

Goldmandra · 12/08/2013 11:24

Just think, if you do go into childminding, your sister and BIL will have to pay! wink

That never worked for my sister. I think that the OP's sister would assume, as mine did, that childcare for family is free.

RenterNomad · 12/08/2013 14:13

But being booked up isn:t a "negotiable" - OFSTED regs, innit?!

pigletmania · 12/08/2013 14:20

Omg you did absolutely nothing wrong, you had HER kids at short notice, you fed and entertained them what more does the entitled little madam want. Don't do her any favour next time! Can you come and do all tat with my kids pleeeeease Smile