Mmm not sure it's same thing

[niccig]

If you discussed loosely a play date for a few hours at your house with 2 twin boys and their mother for later in the week, to later get a text asking if can do it a day earlier, but just the boys at your house all day, no mother to help intervene (it'll make for 3 rowdy boys). Kinda doesn't seem like same thing to me.

Haven't decided if I'll say yes or not as it'll mess up my plans.


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[Charlie]

Seems like she is looking for a babysitter. I would probably say no.

[niccig]

Yes it's babysitting as she's in a bind, her DH can't work from home as planned, which I get happens. She doesn't work, but has to go to a meeting as president of our PTA.

I work some days over Summer so I have DS go to local camp - it's flexible days, I can add DS to any days I want, so when I'm caught out, I pay to have DS at camp. She would though take DS for me if I asked, but I don't ask.


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[bisous]

Nicci honestly at your DS's age that would not phase me at all. Isn't your DS almost a teen or am I wrong? I would think by that age parent would not be required (or even desired) by the group. The whole thing is a little tricky but do you leave your DS yet? I bet you could get all kinds of things done still and it might be fun for your DS. I'd feel TOTALLY different if you were talking about 3yos or even 8yos who need a lot more entertaining and supervising. I don't know with your more demanding schedule it couldn't hurt to have some favors to be able to call upon.

[niccig]

I said yes, as my friend would help me out. DH said to definitely ask for help next time. The boys will be with me from 7am until about 6pm. They don't need constant supervision, but I'm still unpacking house so lots of things everywhere. It'll be ok as I plan to put them to work helping me with some things.


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[bisous]

I said yes, as my friend would help me out. DH said to definitely ask for help next time. The boys will be with me from 7am until about 6pm. They don't need constant supervision, but I'm still unpacking house so lots of things everywhere. It'll work out.


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Well that was really nice! I hope it is easy for you!

[SnuggleBuggles]

What the heck kind of PTA meeting is that long?!


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[bisous]

What the heck kind of PTA meeting is that long?!


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Excellent question, haha!

[ett]

What the heck kind of PTA meeting is that long?!


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LOL! That's what I was thinking, but then thought maybe it was more like a conference/workshop for PTA presidents.

[niccig]

Miscommunication, it's not a meeting, it's an all day event that's 60-90 minutes away depending on traffic. So to get there by 8:30, needs to leave here at 7am. Leaving at around 4 will get her back closer to 6. Traffic is awful here.

I'm going to use the 3 teenage helpers to move some heavy things in between Minecraft, Netflix and nerf battles. They all have same class in the afternoon, so I'll get downtime at Starbucks. Lunch will be In n Out. They're all good boys, but sometimes the sibling squabbling gets to me.


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[niccig]

LOL! That's what I was thinking, but then thought maybe it was more like a conference/workshop for PTA presidents.

I think it's this.


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[mom2binsd]

I would hope she leaves them with a 20.00 and says, he pick up lunch for all three to make it easy for you!

Sounds like this is something that could be beneficial later, we do this a lot with friends, and we reciprocate and help each other out.

Also if she does PTA stuff, bless her heart, you couldn't pay me to do that!!!

[niccig]

Yes she's leaving $$ for lunch. She has helped out before, but I tend to not ask for full day help as I have camp or teenage neighbor help out. I'll definitely call on her now.

I agree on the PTA. I told her I would be her back up person for events etc, I'm just starting early with that.



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[Liziz]

You're great to help her! I hate all-day sort of babysitting/play dates like that as they are stressful and way too much for me, so I get that it's not the easiest thing to say "yes" to. But it also seems like she's not just a freeloader who is trying to pawn her kids off on someone else and it's a legit thing, so I'd probably have done what you did and helped her. Your plan to put them to work for some of it sounds like a good one! And yes, next time you need help you should ask her....not so that you're "paid back" but because I'm a very independent never-ask-for-help person who is recently learning that sometimes it's easier if you do ask for help now and then....

[Kindra178]

At their ages, I suspect the day will fly by quickly. To the extent possible, I wonder if she could bring their bikes by your house. That will give everyone a bit of freedom and you some peace!


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