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Nestie parents...a question.
I'm a big sister for big brothers, big sisters, and I've run in to something a couple of times and wanted parents' opinion on how to handle it.
Basically, every Sunday, I pick up my little from her home, then drop her off with her family wherever they may be. This is the second week in a row that they haven't been where they said they'd be, meaning I drive across town to get to where they said they'd be, only to turn around and drive to wherever they actually are. I would call before we're ready to go, but the mom is deaf, so only uses text messaging and doesn't always answer.
What are your thoughts? Should I say something to the mom? I feel like I'm the one volunteering, and theyre treating me like their own personal butler. On the other hand, this little girl is facing a lot of challenges, and I don't want anything to affect our time together. Thoughts?
Re: Nestie parents...a question.
I would talk to the mom first, non confrontationally of course because you're right, this little girl shouldn't have her time with you jeopardized. Does mom text? Surely there is some way you can get hold of her before you go back.
ETA: You totally addressed the texting thing and I missed it. My bad!
DD -- 5YO
DS -- 3YO
I agree with pp's that you should address it with mom as calmly and non-confrontationally as possible. She may think it's not a big deal for you and not realize that it's an inconvenience. I'd suggest that she keep her phone handy too because (as a mom, I know I would!!!) she would want to hear immediately from you if there was an emergency.
Oh, another idea I had. What if you didn't pre-determine where you were meeting the family and therefore HAD to get in touch with them before wrapping up with your little and preparing for drop-off? If the mom knew that you and she HAD to touch base while you were out and about regardless, that would be incentive for her to have her phone handy and/or let you know when/where they were going more accurately.
Good luck! And, btw, I think you're a rockstar for volunteering!! : )