My son and a mate have gone to park to play. Great. They'll be gone another 1/2hr or so. They're the age where they're allowed out together alone but not complete free reign (late primary age).
Txt from mate's mum to say they've gone to town and can I mind their son until they get back because he doesn't have a key.
WTF? I was waiting for my son to get back so we could go out on our bikes. I'm clock watching cos we need to back for plans later this afternoon which I can't do on bikes because it will be getting dark.
You don't just go out and THEN ask someone to mind your kid, unless it's an emergency.
Shall I reply and say "actually, I was planning on going out with DS at midday".
[Edited by MNHQ to remove RL names]