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Ds’s friend stayed for sleepover and no ones come to collect him

384 replies

YabaDabaBoo · 01/11/2019 13:16

Ds’s friend (both 10) stayed for a sleepover last night after they went trick or treating together. They’ve been friends since nursery so we know him very well and know the parents fairly well. We don’t socialise with them but the boys often have sleepovers at each other’s house. Sometimes we will do the school run for each other. We always chat in the playground.

Friends df works night shifts so we agreed to have him stay as his dm is away with work. He said he will be back to pick him up today between 10.30/11 as he needs to drop him off at his grandparents before lunch.

It’s after 1pm now and he’s not here. It’s very unlike him. They’ve never been this late before. If ever they were running late they’d always call and let us know.

I’ve tried the df’s mobile several times and left a message. I’ve also tried the dm but hers is just going to vml. I don’t what else to do, if anything.

Obviously, I’ve given the boys lunch and they’re very happy playing video games. Should I be doing something else?

OP posts:
FizzyIce · 01/11/2019 15:56

Phew! Alls well that ends well!
Enjoy your show,op

YabaDabaBoo · 01/11/2019 15:57

Unfortunately, I can’t drink as I’m breastfeeding. I will most definitely be enjoying the evening though and getting a huge bubble waffle on the way home!

OP posts:
PuppyMonkey · 01/11/2019 15:57

OP the thread will now fill up with people who haven’t RTFT advising you the dad has probably just fallen asleep.Grin

Fabatfortysomething · 01/11/2019 15:59

I hope someone has let the boys mum.know all is well because whwn she gets her messages she will be worried sick.

3luckystars · 01/11/2019 15:59

I think he is lying. How would his brother know where you live?

Anyway, enjoy your night.

Prinny1 · 01/11/2019 15:59

The dad and the brother both sound useless! Like someone else has pointed out, what if there was an emergency when he had his phone on silent? I hope he sincerely apologised and doesn't just try to laugh it off as a minor mistake by them both!

BarrenFieldofFucks · 01/11/2019 16:01

What an idiot. Forgetting to tell you who was due to collect your child then putting phone on silent?

LonginesPrime · 01/11/2019 16:02

I think he is lying. How would his brother know where you live?

The dad could give him the address?

That doesn't sound particularly suspect and it sounds like the DH woke him up so I doubt he would have been awake enough to concoct an elaborate excuse.

diddl · 01/11/2019 16:03

So the dad was organised & let down by someone else!

cherrytreesa · 01/11/2019 16:05

That’s a point actually. He never told me the boy was being picked up by anyone else and I’ve never met his db. Don’t think I would have been comfortable sending him home with a stranger (to me). I would of phoned to double check anyway

This thread is seriously weird. Why are posters acting like a child of 10 wouldn't recognise his own uncle and wouldn't be able to say if the person who collected them was 'a stranger'? It was so, so, so obvious the father had fallen asleep, such over dramatics on here.

I think he is lying. How would his brother know where you live?

By the magic of speech perhaps? Honestly, trying to make drama when there is none.

VenusTiger · 01/11/2019 16:08

@YabaDabaBoo the dad must’ve arranged with his brother to pick up after arranging with you, so both you nor his son knew uncle would be collecting. Also, the boy would recognise his own uncle, so it wouldn’t have been a problem. Good all is okay Cake

ChevalierTialys · 01/11/2019 16:09

Have a fab time seeing Wicked OP, it really is a fantastic show!

Belindabelle · 01/11/2019 16:10

So pleased to hear that everything is ok.

Just as an aside it is perfectly fine to have alcohol whilst breastfeeding if you fancy it. Maybe not tonight but for future reference and incase anyone breastfeeding is reading.

FinnBalorsAbs · 01/11/2019 16:11

@YabaDabaBoo So glad to hear all is well.

So, erm, where do you get your bubble waffle from? I’d say I’m asking for a friend but I’m in London for a matinee tomorrow and am now coveting one!

Have a fab night.

ProperVexed · 01/11/2019 16:14

What's a bubble waffle? (Misses point of thread.....)

CherryBathBomb · 01/11/2019 16:15

The dad is passing the blame onto his brother! I highly doubt DB was supposed to pick his DS up. Im guessing he is very embarrassed and that was the first thing that popped into his head Grin

Belindabelle · 01/11/2019 16:17

I had to google bubble waffle. There is a place 8 miles away from me that sells them apparently.

Zebraaa · 01/11/2019 16:17

See, you can also go back to your tv’s now. Drama over. Just sleeping as predicted Hmm

JasonPollack · 01/11/2019 16:18

@YabaDabaBoo I know it's off topic but just so you know, the advice mow is that you can drink and breastfeed. The amount of alcohol that would end up in your breastmilk is miniscule.

LonginesPrime · 01/11/2019 16:22

I’d say I’m asking for a friend but I’m in London for a matinee tomorrow

I had to google bubble waffles too, but I'd be interested to know whether they have to be consumed as part of a theatre trip!

GPatz · 01/11/2019 16:23

I have no problems whatsoever with double checking anyone who turns to pick up a child in my care that I wasn't expecting. Who knows what the family dynamics are like.

DontMakeMeShushYou · 01/11/2019 16:25

I agree cherrytreesa. Too many posters wanting drama and intrigue, or a bunfight, where there is none to be had.

Starlight456 · 01/11/2019 16:30

Glad all is ok . Enjoy wicked

BritishHorrorStory · 01/11/2019 16:31

@PuppyMonkey
OP the thread will now fill up with people who haven’t RTFT advising you the dad has probably just fallen asleep.

Cancel the show

Beveren · 01/11/2019 16:31

I think he is lying. How would his brother know where you live?

Weird question. If his brother has asked him to pick his nephew up, why would he not know?