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Cr*p - can't find a babysitter........

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HRHQueenOfQuelNoel · 05/12/2005 20:57

for Wednesday afternoon ARGHHH

Last week work said there was training on Tuesday morning, and Wednesday all day which I should attend if at all possible. Told me if I couldn't to let them know.

At the weekend left a message to say I could do Tuesday, but seeing as though I was working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights wouldn't be able to do the Wednesday training (when would I sleep between Tuesday morning and Thursday morning???).

Then got asked if I could play for a funeral at church on Wednesday morning - said yes - as I thought I wouldn't be doing training.

Work called today, they'd really like me to do the Wednesday Training (think it's Dementia Case Studies - it's for "all seniors".........and me LOL) and they'd swap my Wednesday night for next Sunday. Ummed and arghed on the phone then said I should be able to do it - at the time only thinking "must tell Vicar about not being able to do funeral"........put the phone down and have now spent the rest of the day trying to find someone at very short notice. Usually have a list as long as my arm of people to call on - but they're all busy (many with things only arranged over the weekend.....).

There is one person left to try - but she's done LOADS of (free) baby sitting for us recently - and I know DH will hit the roof thinking we're "taking advantage" of her (it's DS2's godmother). I know that she genuinely loves looking after them when she's available to - but trying to tell DH that is another story.

What am I going to do??? I've got training all morning tomorrow - which only leaves me tomorrow afternoon to sort something !

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yULeYSEES · 05/12/2005 21:02

Still ask her and maybe get her a nice gift to make up even though she won't expect it. If she has the time and loves doing it why would she mind? It's between you and her.

HRHQueenOfQuelNoel · 05/12/2005 21:03

I know - it's between me and her - but DH will be here when she arrives.........

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HRHQueenOfQuelNoel · 05/12/2005 21:10

Well too late now if DH doesn't like it - just called and she's able to do it (just) bless her.

now - what to buy her - she's 72, constantly dieting (not that she actually needs too), has everything HATES 'nicknacks' with a passion......

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yULeYSEES · 05/12/2005 21:12

What about gently asking her if she thinks you're taking advantage and telling her you won't be offended if she says yes as you know you're asking a lot?

Mind you you're in a pickle then if she says yes

Pity you didn't live near to me I'd look after them. I always have kids friends here as it's like aladins cave

HarkTheHerpesAIMSMUMsings · 05/12/2005 21:13

A nice bottle of wine?

yULeYSEES · 05/12/2005 21:13

good

flowers? Days pass at the gym, she'd like the pool and sauna?

thecattleareALOHing · 05/12/2005 21:14

Flowers. Nobody hates them, and they don't cost a fortune.

HRHQueenOfQuelNoel · 05/12/2005 21:43

I asked her last time (gently of course ) if she felt she was being taken advantage of and she assured me caterogically that she didn't feel like that at all - and she's a woman who speaks her mind so I'm 99.99% sure she means it.

Flowers sounds good - could do a "round-about" pop into Morrisons on the way home and get some. Wine no good - she's a whisky drinker like me .

She's already got gym membership.

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yULeYSEES · 05/12/2005 21:53

glad it's sorted for you. Just zone out dh, I do it and it works

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