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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Won’t you need a favor someday returned? I don’t understand how some of y’all have any friends lol. It’s not a recurring thing, it’s one day where she needs help. If it becomes a recurring ask that’s when you draw a boundary. Or don’t, but then don’t post one of those threads I see on here all the time about not having family in the area to help. These people become your de facto family. Help them. [/quote]

OP said she was overwhelmed by the idea of caring for two toddlers in a big public space. Don't you have any compassion? [/quote]

Holy s*** you’re dramatic (and likely one of those I referred to with no friends). You’re the one who apparently didn’t read the thread because an in-home play date is clearly an option. [/quote]

OP gets one day off every other week. It's fine if she doesn't want to babysit another 2 year old on that day.  [/quote]

It totally is. But if you’re this person, don’t expect anyone to watch your kid when you need it. And you will. I have an amazing support network and my friends - and yes neighbors who aren’t “friends” - do this for each other all the time. Does OP live in West Virginia? Going to the zoo with a 2-year-old is not an all day event. Help the neighbor in the morning and go to the zoo in the afternoon. The fact that this is a “post a WWYD on a moms forum” kind of question  is truly baffling to me. [/quote]

OP, do not help out this mom. She is fine in leaving her kid with you? Just no.  She should have apologized but not made other plans.  The suggestion for a home-playdate or taking her kid to the zoo, should have come from you.  Drop this mom like a hot potato because she is a user and she will not be there to help you if you need help.  Your instincts are correct. The helpful moms (SAHMs or WOHMs) show you who they are. Believe them.  [/quote]

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