I just need to vent somewhere. dd2 has a friend who lives in the neighborhood. I'm friendly with the mom. We are part of a carpool in the am. The girls often do activities together. A few months ago, they were supposed to bring dd2 home and then at the very last minute, something came up and they couldnt so dd walked home alone at 5:30. Fine, I hadnt communicated directly with the mom - misunderstanding and all that.

This week, they were in a musical together. Mom texted to ask me if we were going. I offered to drop N off. She offered to bring dd home. Perfect. at 10:10 pm, I get a panicked call from dd - "Can you come get me? They left without me and they're already home " Few minutes later, I get a txt from the other mom - 'So sorry for the mixup dont know what happened. ' Really? Then 'I think N forgot the plan and left with her dad.' And the dad forgot too? And didnt immediately go back?

I like these people really I do. But clearly my kid's safety isnt a priority!