Am I the worst Mother ever?

Jamaica_Bride

Notice came home on Monday that Owen's K class will be having a small holiday celebration tomorrow from 1:50-2:30. A song, snack and a small project.

Owen asked me if I could come. Honestly I just can't. I'm trying to staff my project and am interviewing 8 people from 12-5 tomorrow. It's a 40 minute ride home each way.

WWYD? Say screw it and go to school?

omurray

I can imagine it would be next to impossible to reschedule all those interviews in a timely manner.  Ugh.

BUT, I would be irritated that the school couldn't give more notice than that. 

Sorry.

r9stedt

No.  Interviews would be near impossible to reschedule.

Can you do something alone with him in the evening instead? 

 

ETA:  I sound insensitive.  I think it is crummy that the school didn't give more notice.  Just explain to O that mommy has to work, blah blah blah.   Try to do something special.

Is this the last day before break?   Can you maybe arrange to take treats in separately on a diff day next week?   I bet O would *love* that.

Carol*Brady2

Nope-think I have that title...I've missed that kind of stuff & I am a SAHM. DH just missed the girls big X-mas concert for no real good reason. They lived & still love us .

Jamaica_Bride

omurray:

I can imagine it would be next to impossible to reschedule all those interviews in a timely manner.  Ugh.

BUT, I would be irritated that the school couldn't give more notice than that. 

Sorry.

I'm SO mad that there wasn't more notice but what can I do.

I hate the feeling like I'm chosing work of my baby...am I just over thinking this?

 

I asked O before bed and he said it's a boring song anyway so Jackie (our nanny) can come )

jettagurl

No.  That's horrible notice.  As a SAHM, it would be hard for me to make arrangements for my other kids on that little notice.  

Can H go?  or a grandparent/friend of yours so he has someone there?

 

joy143dh

Are you sure it's something parents are invited too?   DS's school is having a holiday party, but it didn't say anything about me going... 

If you can't go, you can't go.  Don't beat yourself up over it.  You are an AWESOME mom to those boys - don't let one 40 min school thing make you think otherwise.

I would let the teacher know in the morning that you are sad that you cannot make it and that it would be appreciated (by you AND Owen) if more notice is given next time.

I agree with r9 about doing something with him special 2moro night.

AnnapolisLari

Give the nanny a camera with video capability. That's just not enough notice.

belle204

No. It sucks but I think he'll live. Just throw a special note in his bag/lunchbox to let him know you're thinking of him.

shopgirl78

DDs school sent out notice (last Friday & Monday) that they would have a party from 2-3pm.   Then, get a phone call that Friday they would have early release at 1pm....Ok.   Tuesday, they changed the party to 1130-1215.   I had something planned at 11am but was able to reschedule easily(luckily!).  I have had to miss a Halloween party (DH went) and the first time DD roller skated (DH took her to the party as I was 8 mos pg and watching DS) and several other things that I wish I could have been there for.  

If I couldn't reschedule as easily, I wouldn't go. Being a working mom sucks sometimes Can your husband go? Grandma?  

cooker71

I agree with the crap notice, and that it would be pretty dang hard to reschedule all that stuff. I wouldn't sweat it, though I know that's easier said than done.

You're a friggin AWESOME MOM. Otherwise you wouldn't even care. 

Yodajo

Ditto all about the lack of notice. We get a month or more notice for those kinds of things. I think videotaping it is a great idea. Then you guys can watch it together later that night and maybe he'll even do an encore for you!

You are an awesome mom!

Kapalua

dude, you are the best Mom...don't even sweat it.  It's a blip, believe me.  It *would* have been nice of them to give you a little notice, though!

Littlejen22

I was going to suggest sending someone in your place and having them video it so you can watch it together at night.  Do you have any family that could go in addition to the nanny?  I only suggest family b/c that would make it seem special but if not I would just make the nanny video it and wish him luck before you leave in the morning.  And I am sorry for you, it sucks that you feel this way but you are not a horrible Mom.