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Am I being unreasonable?

June4bride2beJune4bride2be
in Upstate NY Babies

You guys "know" my mom...I have said enough on here to give you a good idea of our relationship.

That being said, would you let her babysit? We have a gc to the auditorium theater that has to be used by Dec 14. We were thinking of seeing Billy Elliot, but we need a sitter. I was thinking the 2pm Sat show, whoever came over would get him up from nap and give him snack. We would be home by dinner, so not much to it. BUT, I just can't ask my mom....it just doesn't set well. Next weekend we have dh's Christmas party so my dad/step mom are coming to put R to bed. This I am fine with but don't want to ask for 2 weekends in a row.

WWYD? Suck it up and ask her? How much harm can she do in 3-4 hrs? 

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Re: Am I being unreasonable?

  • Two*TrueTwo*True member
    If it doesn't feel right don't do it.  You'll worry the entire time you are out and probably won't enjoy yourself as much as if R was with your dad.  And your dad and stepmom might really enjoy the extra time with R so don't assume it would be a burden to ask them twice.  They are adults and can always say no.
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  • MrsWhiteonWhiteStMrsWhiteonWhiteSt
    I say give your mom a chance but (and I don't know how well she'd follow it based on what you've said) just leave a detailed note. That's what I do with GMIL. I basically write an agenda down to "3:00 snack- baby carrots in bag on top shelf of fridge". I would be leery with a baby but Ryan is big enough to tattle if she does something weird or he knows is not how you like things done.
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  • wendyjwendyj member
    I wouldn't do it. It sounds like you're trying to talk yourself into it. Do you have someone in your neighborhood you could ask to do it? Or maybe your dad and stepmom would be willing.
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  • jnk062602jnk062602

    I just sent you a pm on fb about the tax guy.

    I would ask your dad first - he may like it.  It's really only a few hours so it's not like you are using up his whole weekend and if he doesn't want to, then ask your mom.  But I bet you will not be able to relax and fully enjoy the show if your mom watches him. 

    Or if you want, R and Ellie can play together.  I work this sat, but have the next 2 off.  Not sure which day you need.  She doesn't usually nap till 2, but I could have her skip it - she would just share even worse haha.

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