To think both my DC are CFers? (lighthearted)

[AdultDCAndToddlerGD]

I have two adult DC, DD aged 26 and DS aged 25.

They’ve always been close but haven’t been able to lots of time together since DD had a baby 3 years ago, and recently she became a LP so has even less time.

I’ve been told (not asked) that on Sunday 7th October I am babysitting and I may need to book 8th October off work as I might need to have DGD overnight as DD and DS are heading to a city about 60 miles away to watch DSs favourite football team play. Kick off is at 4.30pm which means I will have DGD overnight as the earliest they’re likely to be back is 10pm, if they don’t go for a meal and/or drink before coming home!

They’ve booked the train tickets apparently and it’s none negotiable. Apparently I’ll be left with DGDs carseat, a pack of nappies and some cash to do what I want with her with.

AIBU to this is a bit CFery?

Lighthearted because I honestly don’t mind. DGD is a delight to look after, DD deserves a break from her and DS will look after DD. I also think it’s lovely they get on enough as adults to do things like this together.

Errr THEY SHOULD ASK

I couldn’t imagine saying to my mother btw you need to book this off because we want to fuck off.

I would just say “hey guys while I’m more than happy to have beloved GC - ask next time”

They are being CF

Well they are lucky you hadn't booked a trip somewhere for that weekend. Very cheeky just presuming but glad you don't mind having your gc as it's lovely having one on one. How great your DC get on so well too 😀 Have a good weekend.

Haha, they are, but you obviously don't mind! How lovely that they can catch up with each other knowing that DGD is safe and happy 😊

and it’s none negotiable

says who?

Well yes they are a bit cheeky but by the sounds of it they knew you would be happy to help and you all sounds like a lovely family to me!

Absolutely fine to not ask I’d have said yes if they’d asked and I have plenty of leave left at work so can do childcare on the Monday no problems

As a granny myself I think it's brilliant - and just the kind of thing that would be presented to me as a fait accompli by either of my (childless) sons on behalf of their sister.

How lovely they want to spend some time together - having said that both my sons are their niece and nephew's first choice of babysitter so I'd happily take my turn, though I'm nowhere near as exciting as either of them are

But what if it had happened to coincide with a plan you had already made- say a friend’s birthday party? What would you have done?

I would tell them that yes, luckily you are free ( and delightful) but they do need to ask before making plans to avoid disappointment ( and you getting taken for granted).

Haha friends what are those?

If it had of clashed with something of mine they'd have found a way around it I'm sure.