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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD10’s friend planted the seed that she’d like to come over. They’ve been talking about if for days, apparently. Today the mom texted me and mentioned the girls’ plan, and asked if it would be OK if her DD came home with my DD after school, like they’ve been planning. Of course, I said.

It’s not an “inconvenience” per se, but DD is a busser, but since COVID they don’t allow friends to go home with you on the bus, so I will have to brave the school pickup line to grab them. But fine, whatever.

A few minutes later the mom tells me she actually has to work, until NINE! And that I can drop the girl off at her grandma’s house if I need to before then.

[b]Say what? So I’m babysitting. [/b]

I still have no idea where grandma lives (still waiting to hear) but if it’s far, I really don’t want to have to pick up, watch, feed, and then drop off, too! It just feels icky to me the way it was presented.

But I get that it takes a village and I’m helping this mom out, even if her approach was sneaky, plus, DD wants to hang out with her friend.

So. If grandma lives close, I don’t mind dropping off. If she’s far, I would rather grandma grab her at a certain time. If she can’t do that, it doesn’t work for me.

What is the best way to word this to the mom once I hear back?[/quote]

So if the mom didn't have to work than you wouldn't be babysitting?  I don't get it.  Wouldn't you already babysitting even if the mom picks her up after dinner?[/quote]

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