Workzilla update..

[famtastic]

Ok so she sent me a few more messages about how they just assumed I knew what they needed and didn't think they needed to spell it out for me! Saying that they do not know how they are expected to pay for childcare that they hadn't budgeted for as they was relying on me to provide it. And I shouldn't of said I could help if I wasn't willing to do so.

I've not replied to any messages

I'd be inclined to point out that she doesn't need childcare her kids are old enough to be at home alone for a few hours, considering its the summer holidays they will probably be in bed until dad gets home anyway

I missed your last post, OP, she really is deluded, isn't she? But what is she hoping to gain by bullying you? Surely she doesn't really believe you'll succumb to this now???

She's a horrible bully.

Just read all of this. I can't believe how cheeky she is!

"How on earth can you possibly think I am in the wrong? You asked for the "odd favour". Daily childcare does not, in any book, count as an "odd favour". You made an assumption. You could have checked with me earlier, but you chose not to. It is NOT my fault that you have been left in the lurch.

I am not ignoring you, I am simply waiting for an apology. Until that comes I will not engage with you further. And I will NOT be looking after your children during the holidays, apology or no apology. I hope I have made myself clear."

That's what I'd be tempted to reply.

NO NO NO! Stay strong, that is so irresponsible of her. She is relying on you feeling bad. I would just be honest and say that you don't do childcare.Any decent/normal/sane person would not have put you in this position so I really wouldn't worry about upsetting her.

I am properly gobsmacked that she doesnt see that she is in the wrong!

I wouldnt in a million years expect from a friend what she seems to consider to be her right. More front than fucking Blackpool! I would be interested to know what "friends" where she used to live say about her!

I just text her and say 'i can't argue with crazy'

You can't reason with crazy

Just caught up on both threads. I'm gobsmacked at this woman. It is amazinghow some people are so up their own arses and can't see that they are totally unreasonable.

Yes dudes exactly that. Firm.

Not shamefully place marketing....

I can't give any advise, as I would just be parroting others saying

"Are you on Fucking Glue"

God if she does log on and start arguing on here I'm pretty sure MNHQ will end up having to delete the thread...bunfight would not even come close!

I would send your DH round to put her straight, or she will only grind you down when you are alone.

I love the activity week idea

Awww, you fell for her tactic, she just wanted a response - and now the cycle-of-crazy starts again...

Two grown women texting. Can't she just come 'round & you sort it? There's been a misunderstanding, that's all. Her DH was obviously asked to make arrangements with you & didn't do that. Surely you can both come to a compromise?

Said she's coming round but she's just eating as been at WORK all day.

Capital work again lol

Wow - in the time it has taken me to catch up with the original thread it's all happened!

Well done op! Stay strong.

JuicyCake - what compromise? You mean, the OP do free childcare, after being messaged so rudely? Why?

If she shows up at your door shouting the odds, ask her how much she was going to pay you. What food and entertainment was she going to pay for you to provide, or did she expect you to feed and entertain her kids too? She can't seriously expect her kids to spend the whole summer sitting on your sofa during the day, yet the alternative is she expected you to take them out places and fund it.

I cannot believe how rude she is!
And her tactics! As if you're going to look after her kids when she's testing you like this. She could at least try to sweet talk you a bit. Bring you round a bottle of wine etc.

Maybe even the bottle of wine she nicked off you!

She might be round there now!

Juicy is the batshit woman and I claim my £5.