to feel pi##d off with neighbour,her 2 kids will be on my doorstep at 8.30am......

[bubblepop]

for me to take them to school along with mine in the morning. she has asked me because
-she's got to cycle to work but her bikes got a puncture,therefore she'l have to walk there,it'l take longer therefore she will have to set off earlier,
gawd,don't want to look like a complete selfish bitch but ive got 4 of my own,im frazzled and stressed enough at that time of morning, 2 of mine are toddlers,(yes i am hassled enough)
but how to be assertive and say no-well i guess im not good at it,and i guess she knows it.....ive got a horrible feeling this is not just going to be a one off favour, but that she may come to rely on me
ggrrrr

[tigermoth]

Is this mother is good at returning favours? It looks like she's asked other mothers for favours in the past.

I think it's always good to stock up the favour bank, so you know whom to ask when you are stuck. With four children there must be times when you need a break.

I'd walk the children to school occasionally. But also be firm about it not getting too regular - and ask a favour quickly so she gets the message.