Wwyd? Pickup time question!

[Anonymous]

DD8 has a drop-off event tomorrow, 4:30-6:30. I’m dropping her off then heading back home. My plan was for DH to pick her up on his way home from work, but that would be around 6. Would you have her miss half hour, or go back out? I doubt he will want to sit in his car and wait after work. Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Have him stay at work a little longer or grab a drink.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD8 has a drop-off event tomorrow, 4:30-6:30. I’m dropping her off then heading back home. My plan was for DH to pick her up on his way home from work, but that would be around 6. Would you have her miss half hour, or go back out? I doubt he will want to sit in his car and wait after work. Thoughts?

I often get there early. I either bring a book or head to a coffee shop nearby.

[Anonymous]

Waiting around for kids is part of having kids. He'll have to wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waiting around for kids is part of having kids. He'll have to wait.

+1

He can wait a half hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waiting around for kids is part of having kids. He'll have to wait.

Yep. At least it’s not a younger kids party where one of you would have to wait the whole time? He can make small talk with any other parents there or read on his phone for half an hour so his daughter can have cake.

[Anonymous]

He can kill time in his car for 15 mins and then go in at 615. The party will be wrapping up by then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waiting around for kids is part of having kids. He'll have to wait.

This.

I can’t believe this is even a question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Waiting around for kids is part of having kids. He'll have to wait.

This.

I can’t believe this is even a question.

+1

Is there a reason why he can’t wait?

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on what kind of event. A little kid birthday party, there's no reason you need to stay exactly 2 full hours.

[Anonymous]

Why crowdsource this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD8 has a drop-off event tomorrow, 4:30-6:30. I’m dropping her off then heading back home. My plan was for DH to pick her up on his way home from work, but that would be around 6. Would you have her miss half hour, or go back out? I doubt he will want to sit in his car and wait after work. Thoughts?

Too bad. Part of being a parent is making sacrifices. He can wait at work a little later, sit in his car, or (horrors!) go in and make small talk with the host family.

And why is this your problem to solve, and not your DH's?

[Anonymous]

He needs to wait.

[Anonymous]

Oh, please! Waiting for a kids event to end is part of being a parent. If your husband can’t find a way to kill 30 minutes he must be a moron. A lot of us would shut off the car engine, put the seat back down and take a 30 minute nap to some nice music. Ah, peace!

[Anonymous]

Fine for kids to learn the world doesn't revolve around them. Adults have adult responsibilities. Kids' lives can fold into that. In reality, your husband will probably get there at 6pm and be leaving the party at 6:15p, or may get to talking with someone there. If your kid would make a scene about it, they really are too spoiled.