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

Haaaaa OP!!! Amazing plot twists!!!

Actually wouldn't be surprised if this ends up disappointing as she doesn't come over.

This is making sewing in 20 kazillion nametapes almost fun. Pause in proceedings to check the thread

Has she actually turned up at your house??

Omg I read that and though YOU DID WHAT!!!! Thank god I carried on reading. I've had to explain this thread to my oh cause he was wondering why I've been neglecting him and the kids all evening. Then I finally finish, feed my kids and get them to bed, there's a new thread 7pages long and you say that... I almost combusted!

Repeat, if she turns up, do not let her into your house! DH can say all he needs at doorstep.

Haha you actually had me going there
Stay strong op

Def let other mums know what has been going on, not only to step in if she starts bad-mouthing you but also so they can protect themselves from these hideous, grasping parents.

You WHAT? Oh, you're joking, you had me there.

Lmao fam you had me for a second there!

You can reason with crazy Kia kaha

I don't actually care if it's real or not. I have my popcorn ready.

Gosh OP you could have caused a MN riot!!!

I don't care if it's real either, better than the tv. 😂

OP, why is now asking for you to have them until 2 pm when her husband is home at 10.30? Does he like a little nap when he gets home?

FFS Fam

Threads I'm on only gives you the first few words of a post, so all I saw was that you'd caved in!!

I am hooked. Absolutely shocking. She basically resents you for being a stay at home parent and begrudges you for it and thinks she is entitled to have your free time.

Shocking. No niceties. Tell her she is a nasty piece of work. End of friendship.. Goodbye.

Cannot believe the brass neck of some people! Do not let her suck you in.... Remember no is a complete sentence

I would ask her (whilst tilting my head) if she is ok, clearly her WORK must be very stressful. The poor dear has imagined a conversation, confirmed in text or email, that you would be available all summer long to provide childcare for her - completely free of charge.

The pair of them have abused their friends for so many years they are no longer aware of what is normal behaviour.

What job does she do which allows her to spend all afternoon texting you op?

I still don't get why she can't leave them for a couple of hours with her ringing home at nine or something.

The ridiculous thing is that she doesn't actually need chldcare at all. Any other family would simply put the older one in charge and voila!

Gah only just caught up. If I hadn't been at poxy WORK I'd have read this quicker

Just breezing in for a high five with op. Doing so well. I can't (well I can) believe the brass neck of some people

Yes DAMN - it's bullying basically which relies on other women to say yes (like we've been trained to). It's also very British to be unhappy about something but just go along with it and grumble.

She totally underestimated you fam :)

I had another parent ask me if I could look after one of their kids from 2pm until 9pm on a school night because he was going to a gig and his partner couldn't pick him up until then. I said no.