Silly dillema about tomorrows pickup
hterry85
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For the time being I will be doing Friday pickups because of DHs new work schedule. It's not that I mind getting SS, but dealing with BM stresses me out.
Anyway...we're "not allowed" to park in their driveway. In fact, their cars are always parked side by side at the very. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and hope there is another reason they do that besides just us. I will have no choice but to park in the street in front of their house. It's a residential street, so it's not terribly busy, but still. So should I
a Take DD out of her carseat, take her up to the front door just to get SS, and then get both kids into their seats or
b just leave DD in the car.
I hate leavnig kids in the car for any reason, so I'm not sure how I feel about this, or realyl why I feel like maybe I should just leave her there. I think I just want in and out of there as quick as possible. lol
Thoughts?
Re: Silly dillema about tomorrows pickup
I used to just take DD out of the car unless she was zonked out asleep and hadn't had a good nap. Even then I'd leave the back door open in case I had to run and grab her quickly in an emergency. I would also leave the car running and the parking brake engaged (you know, in case a 6 month old managed to learn how to get out of her car seat, crawl towards the front, take the car out of park and press on the gas, lol).
But DH used to laugh at me for taking her to the dront door, but what can I say, I'm a bit paranoid, lol.
When BM lived with superdouche, their home was in a shared driveway. I would park literally 3 ft from their porch so I left DD in the car and would knock. Now she lives in an apt and 3 flights of stairs up. I text her and tell her I'm downstairs and that the baby is sleeping. lol. I would tell H to call (e-mail) ahead and tell her you will be beeping the horn due to DD being in the car.
ETA: I live in Las Vegas, you never know what can happen. Even in the nicest of neighborhoods. I wouldn't be comfortable (personally) leaving my daughter in the car at the curb, ESPECAILLY with the car running. But again, I live in a very different world than a lot of people. I wouldn't dream of walking in my house without locking the door, or anything of that nature. I cary mace with me at all times. We live in a very nice upscale community at that. (Not to toot my horn, but we do. Just trying to get teh point across that you can't trust anyone here)You just never know.
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I like that idea!
I'd say if you can see your car clearly from BMs front door to leave DD in the car, take the keys with you and lock her in.
Less hassle for you and your DH won't have to listen to BM b*tch about you honking from the street.
Yes, I would make BM bring SS out. But I am the kind of person who hauls DD into the gas station so i can buy a pop, or i dont stop at all. I have a hard time leaving DD in the car, period. I just imagine a baby snatcher coming along. I'm paranoid!
We meet half way though, its pretty easy for us.
superdouche?? i love it!!! lmfao! Yes, honk the horn or call when you get there.... have the SK come out... no reason for any interaction with the crazy BM. i have one of those to deal with...if is is a scheduled drop off time...they should be waiting for you to show up anyways.......this coo-coo BM is NOT allowed to park in my driveway.....the CO says "curbside dropoff" and thats what it is.......