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AIBU?

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To have expected at least a text?

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McBinkers · 23/07/2017 10:20

My friend was going away to a concert last night with her DH, SIL and her DH. She had no one to mind her 4 and 2 year old. I volunteered. She dropped them off yesterday at 6:30am and they are to be collected by her mum at noon. So overnight and a bit. Her 4 y/o has a pretty serious condition that requires medication 3 times a day and her 2 y/o is being potty trained.

I've not received one text or phone call to see if they're ok. Messages are delivering and they're posting on snapchat so I know they've access, but no replies or answering the phones (kids wanted to say goodnight) AIBU to be pissed off that they've just not bothered to check in or is it normal to go away without checking in or answer the phone?

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LittleBooInABox · 23/07/2017 12:34

I check in on my son when I leave him with my friend for an hour and half. It's natural I think. 30 hours with anyone other than my own mother I'd be foaming at the mouth with worry. Yanbu

StealthPolarBear · 23/07/2017 12:44

Yes that is awful. Poor kids.

McBinkers · 23/07/2017 12:56

Sorry I went to have a shower and bath DD while we had peace at last. Granny hadn't heard from them either but got the impression from her this is usual and probably why she wouldn't do it!! it will be a solid no from now on

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Nellyphants · 23/07/2017 12:57

If I looked after a dog for that time I'd expect a check in phone call!

PovertyPain · 23/07/2017 13:04

FFS! I'm a dog sitter and almost every client sends a text within hours of their dog being dropped off, to make sure they're ok, even though I'm on Facebook. P.s I'm assuming from the way you're talking about her, there's a partner/husband too? If so, he's as bad as her.

StealthPolarBear · 23/07/2017 13:07

He is, except the op is friends with the woman. He may be begging her to get in touch (unlikely I know :))

McBinkers · 23/07/2017 18:09

PovertyPain, she does I text/Rang both numbers for them and he has annoyed me just as much. I actually wish I had the granny's number to see if they've arrived back yet

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AlternativeTentacle · 23/07/2017 18:14

Have you had a 'thank you' yet?

McBinkers · 23/07/2017 18:16

Nothing yet Alternative!!

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