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unexpected mindees very early !

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maximummummy · 30/03/2007 22:55

was a a knock @ my door an hour earlier than expected and an extra sibling to mind dad dropped them and very obviously thought it was all arranged he was very embarrassed when i informed him this was news to me !!!

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chipmonkey · 30/03/2007 23:38

An extra sibling!!!!!!! I would get short shrift if I tried that at our creche! Did you take the extra child? for you!

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maximummummy · 31/03/2007 00:11

lucky for them i wasn't full so yes i took extra child - lucky i didn't have anything else planned for day !!!! wondered if i should've charged them more than standard rate but felt a bit awkward suggesting it they are very scatty family generally

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chipmonkey · 31/03/2007 23:32

Scatty being the understatement of the year! I am known to be scatty but I do know which of my children is being minded by whom! They are taking advantage of you, maximummy!

ThePrisoner · 01/04/2007 21:52

I'd still be asleep if someone arrived an hour early!

lisad123 · 01/04/2007 21:55

I would def charge extra, for child that wasnt meant to be there. Its a bussiness not friend

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maximummummy · 01/04/2007 23:14

maybe i'm too soft BUT i really believe the mum thought she had arranged it as the parents did seem embarrased i think i'll text to check arrangments the day before in future!!!

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looneytune · 02/04/2007 08:25

Well if you do, make sure you charge them for the text or put on expenses!

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