Sister flaking on babysitting today how mad can I be?

[Anonymous]

Not really mad just annoyed that we’ll have to cancel or scramble to find a sitter . She offered to watch the kids so DH and I could go out for our anniversary. However she forgot about it and accepted a date. No she’s not a teen or twenty something, She’s 30 with very little experience with men and this guy she’s had a crush on asked her out. Normally I would be very happy for her, but right now I’m mostly annoyed. I can’t tell her that though right?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't mind, mostly because we're very low-key about our anniversary and usually go out with the kids.

However, some people would be super annoyed and think the sister utterly selfish.

I think you should tell her that it's a little rude to cancel on babysitting at the last minute.

[Anonymous]

I’d understand and be happy my sister had a date!

[Anonymous]

If not typical I would let it slide.

If they get married, slip in into the wedding speech in a cute way.

Yes, it is annoying.

[Anonymous]

Mad.

[Anonymous]

I'd be surprised, not annoyed. My sister would've never not showed up unless it was an emergency.
I babysit for my friend every once in awhile. She asks me once and then reminds me via text ca 12 hour before and I show up.

[Anonymous]

I'd be a bit disappointed, but here's what. She can still watch your kids (for free) while you and DH go out. I get why you are annoyed, but she may be feeling a lot of pressure, and if it is rare that she has a date with someone she really likes? Come on.

You're set. You're happily married with kids. Remember how hard it was this time of year when everyone was paired off and having fun, and you were still single? Be gracious, because you are blessed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd be a bit disappointed, but here's what. She can still watch your kids (for free) while you and DH go out. I get why you are annoyed, but she may be feeling a lot of pressure, and if it is rare that she has a date with someone she really likes? Come on.

You're set. You're happily married with kids. Remember how hard it was this time of year when everyone was paired off and having fun, and you were still single? Be gracious, because you are blessed.

Meant to say, she can still watch them for free another time.

[Anonymous]

No you can't be mad.

[Anonymous]

Annoyed, but not really a big deal. See if she can sit another night and celebrate then. This is life with kids.

[Anonymous]

You can be annoyed (because she was the one who offered the babysitting) but I wouldn’t say anything in this case. If you have tickets or something that can’t be refunded, get a new sitter but otherwise I’d just stay home. I guess maybe you’ll be less likely to take her up on free babysitting in the future if she’s unreliable.

[Anonymous]

If she barely dates, be happy for her. I'd voluntarily give up my anniversary date night for a sister who has a hard time finding dates and finally gets one. There's a high probability it won't work out, but let her have the opportunity. Having her try to reschedule the date would not be nice.

[Anonymous]

Annoyed but maybe you can swap date nights?

[Anonymous]

Shouldn't you be happy for her?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If she barely dates, be happy for her. I'd voluntarily give up my anniversary date night for a sister who has a hard time finding dates and finally gets one. There's a high probability it won't work out, but let her have the opportunity. Having her try to reschedule the date would not be nice.

This. You can go on an anniversary dinner date whenever. How often does the guy she has a crush on ask her out on a date?