going to be a 'bad' mummy later.........

[QueenOfQuotes]

have to take DS1 to his induction afternoon (2nd one - hoping he doesn't throw up like he did last week LOL) at his new school.........thing is DS2 has his sleep at 1pm-3pm - and the induction afternoon starts at 1.30

So I'm going to put DS2 down for his sleep as usual, at 1.30 on the dot grab the monitor, lock the front door and whizz round to the school to drop DS1 off - then whizz back again

I've only skimmed this thread but I'd do it since a) the school is so so so so so close b) the 1.5 yo doesn't usually wake and c) even if he does, the monitor is on and d) he could have mummy with him within what, 2 minutes? Blimey, I don't see what the fuss is about really.

Oh and he's in a cot and he can't get out of it! Such low risk imo.

"although I do know mums that do it (drop kids at school while their baby is at home)- "

do they live as close as I do??? Did you read my 11.48 post????

I am sure ds2 will be fine

but no respect due from Enid ("Whatever" thinks gwenick) as I don't hold with corner-cutting!

"wasnt there a mom on here last week who's ds crashed her car as he was left alone in it and I think Enid had someone at her school have a similar incidemt"

Yes I believe it was Enid.............but DS2 won't be in the car (I don't even drive) and I don't think I could justify driving 1 meter further up the road from where DH park to drop him off (can't go the full 2 meteres to the pedestrian gate as there's a metal fence infront of it

QoQ - you clearly go to an affluent school - embrace it and make the most of it - presumably the PTA raise LOADS of money! lol

Of course you will have to join and make friends with these ladies - you know that dont you?

well you've judged them already...wait till they hear you leave your baby alone in the house

As long as your son isn't feeling that he wants a bit of Mummy Attention - and you say he doesn't - well, I'd do it.

I can see why some people might have reservations but honestly, some of the posts on here have made me gawp.

"QoQ - you clearly go to an affluent school - embrace it and make the most of it - presumably the PTA raise LOADS of money! lol"

No not particularly so - half the kids come from the 'posh' areas - the other half are 'local' the 'local' area being pretty 'average'.

"Of course you will have to join and make friends with these ladies - you know that dont you?"

No I don't - I've already got friends with kids at the school, including some who's children will be in the other reception class

I agree MI

Having read all the thread I agree with QoQ and especially WWW!

Well I'm sure you don't need me to tell you what I would do QoQ!

And nap time is SACRED!!!!!

OUCH!!! Bad mummy moment this morning. Soft top down, DS in the back. (covered in sun cream and a hat) before you ask!!! Put petrol in car and as all good mummys do, pulled the car off the forecourt and in front of building where you pay.
Jumped out and got in queue (which was huge), all the time fretting cos I was at the point at the window where I can see him (DS 3.5yr). When I got to the window empty car seat and empty car!!!! The bugger had let himself out and followed me into the building. Thats it now, will never leave him in the car alone again no matter how close

should read' cos i wasnt at the point where the window'

I'm laughing at the point of this thread. I love the I'm a bad mummy threads, because as soon as someone says "yes, you are", the original poster gets all arsey.

Seriously, growing up in east london prepares you for the reality that anything can and does happen the moment you are off guard. I, personally, couldn't live with the guilt if something did happen while i was out of the house.

tee hee, but I love a bit of controversy wicked

HI All
Sorry I couldn't reply earlier, dh was running something??? People don't always slow down on a petrol forecourt. We have a group of people who use our forecourt as a short cut through and therefore actually speed up to beat their mates. I've seen punch ups and fights when people have cut each other up. I'm not really recommending that you take your children with you but not to leave them unattended. If pay at pump can't be used, I would definately try to get an assisstant to help. I always do. ( I'm sure not all do though). All I'm really saying is I work in one and I wouldn't. But I would go to the end of the back garden, get the lawn mower and mow the lawn whilst dd was aslepp. (with monitor) so I can hear.
Sorry for not replying earlier.

wow - this thing is still going !!!

I can't believe this thread is still going on!
In theory leaving your kids alone in the house whilst you go out is a no no
BUT, she shares a party wall FGS!
Walking six metres away is not neglect. Nothing can happen that can't happen whilst we're all sat on our fats bums using MN!

I'd probably do it and I always leave both kids in the car at the petrol station when I pay, unless ds wants to get out with me (grrr). Like MI, some of the posts here seem decidedly Chicken Licken to me.

I like that Chicken Licken story, can you explain the context as to your sentiment. Lay comfortably on the couch while i put my spectacles on and listen

Well, of course, they sky might fall in. It's never happened before, but could you forgive yourself if it did?

I loved Chicken Licken when I was little - we (brother and I) love it so much my mum can still 'recite' it to us without the book even today LOL

Aha! Im with you now.

QoQ if you don't see any harm in leaving ds2 "home alone" why don't you go all the way and let DS1 make his own way into school.!??? Surely you wouldn't want that as the teachers would probably see you as a bad parent!
As you can tell I wouldn't do it and I would be so embarassed if I did do it and one of the teachers commented on it! Thats my opinion and I suppose we are all entitled to an opinion.
Like others have said why post a message if you were going to do it anyway ? Bizarre.