tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post517864563874242424..comments2023-12-07T08:29:57.350-02:00Comments on Blog That Mommy!: Knock Knock, Go Away!Neilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01991258178070979841noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-48778093736105534882008-06-11T16:53:00.000-02:002008-06-11T16:53:00.000-02:00I have dealt with this too. Especially when we got...I have dealt with this too. Especially when we got our trampoline. Our neighbor kids would bring their big dogs over and I put a stop to that really quick!kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987700142247888708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-33812342352471618562008-05-01T05:19:00.000-02:002008-05-01T05:19:00.000-02:00I feel so sorry for that little boy. He may come ...I feel so sorry for that little boy. He may come over so often because you give him attention ... which he may lack from his own parents.<BR/><BR/>Now does that mean you need to be his surrogate mother? Absolutely not! However, I bet you are finding this situation hard because you are a good and caring mom and the thought of just abandoning this little child is different to you than abandoning a popped tire at the side of the road.<BR/><BR/>All the more reason to be firm with this little boy's parents. They need to be good parents like you are and give him attention.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336030508916063820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-52753307944672618812008-04-30T00:15:00.000-02:002008-04-30T00:15:00.000-02:00I would have my kid over there at 4pm sharp to han...I would have my kid over there at 4pm sharp to hang at his house.Then I would call 15 min later saying you and hubby are going out to dinner and will be back before bedtime.That should take care of it and give her a huge hint.If you dont want to do that then take the other posters advice.I would keep my door locked and or march her kid back to her and say it is not a good time for company.What a rude lady ,she is totally using you and taking advantage.Put a stop to it now or it will NEVER end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-13044118370662481402008-04-29T16:23:00.000-02:002008-04-29T16:23:00.000-02:00Yep, you definitely need to set some boundaries wi...Yep, you definitely need to set some boundaries with this one. You're never going to get anywhere with the kid so maybe you could invite the Mom over for coffee while the kids are playing and talk about what the issues are. Give her the benefit of the doubt -- ignorant, yes. Idiot, maybe not. Just explain about Georgia's nap and that NB can't come over until whatever time...and that it can't be everyday.<BR/><BR/>As far as running errands or going out to dinner...ask her when she is available to watch the kids so that you can do the same.Thea @ It's Me Vs. Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566816251688796061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-80444684346292509262008-04-29T14:07:00.000-02:002008-04-29T14:07:00.000-02:00You are being used to the max. Free babysitting i...You are being used to the max. Free babysitting is what is happening. I know you want to keep the peace with the neighbor, but she's a clod. You need to tell her you are not babysitting her kid while she runs all over creation doing errands and going out to dinner. <BR/><BR/>What's the going rate for babysitting? Tell her from now on she will be charged. Okay, the kid sounds like a clod too, but he only has his mother as an example. What a horrible position she has put you in. You aren't at fault she is. I call these type of people CLODS and USERS! :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-25830678689511298382008-04-29T12:57:00.000-02:002008-04-29T12:57:00.000-02:00Ooh, also, if she calls and says she's leaving you...Ooh, also, if she calls and says she's leaving you could tell her that'll be fine, you charge $15 hour for babysitting. :)Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637939692422826777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-19197910429754670682008-04-29T12:56:00.000-02:002008-04-29T12:56:00.000-02:00Wow. I think it's the mother that needs a butt wh...Wow. I think it's the mother that needs a butt whippin. She's totally getting free babysitting.<BR/><BR/>I agree that you have to put a stop to it sooner rather than later, or else the kid will be 16 years old and causing a MAJOR problem with Eli. <BR/><BR/>I agree that you should tell him he can't come in without being invited. And that he has to knock. And if he comes in without knocking take him back to the door and (if you're okay with him playing that day) make him knock and wait for you to answer the door before he can come in. <BR/><BR/>I agree that you could take him back to his mother and tell her that it's just not a good day to play and that maybe next week or some other future date. If he comes back the very next day you'll know you have a problem with the mother.<BR/><BR/>Also, if he's over and she calls and says she's headed out you could say that actually YOU were about to send him home because you have plans for the evening. That's vague enough that you don't have to worry that she'll see you didn't leave the house because you didn't tell her what the plans are. <BR/><BR/>But I also don't have kids and I don't care that much about my neighbors, so take my thoughts for what their worth.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637939692422826777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-3251903733561105692008-04-29T12:29:00.000-02:002008-04-29T12:29:00.000-02:00I have to agree with the previous posters. You ne...I have to agree with the previous posters. You need to put your bluntness to good use and explain EXACTLY what you have a problem with. Otherwise 10 years are going to pass and you're going to really go off on NB someday, and we don't want that for you.<BR/><BR/>I can't believe the nerve that kid has. He deserves a good butt whippin' if anyone ever did.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254892316444101203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-56147272684323879422008-04-29T08:40:00.000-02:002008-04-29T08:40:00.000-02:00I'd follow Donna's advice with one addition. When...I'd follow Donna's advice with one addition. When you march him back out the door, march him home and hand him to his mother. Explain that it is rude and against the law to simply walk into someone else's house.<BR/>I would also call the mom and tell her that her kid cannot come over every day after they get home. I would tell her that you will call when it is a good day.<BR/>YMMV<BR/>LBCLadybug Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396101565678823825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31042805.post-65463454275066342332008-04-29T08:25:00.000-02:002008-04-29T08:25:00.000-02:00Well, I'm known for being blunt. I'd tell the boy...Well, I'm known for being blunt. I'd tell the boy he can't come in and play unless I invite him; if he entered without knocking, I'd escort him right back out. I'd also tell his mom I'm not a babysitter, and to take her kid with her if she's going someplace.Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.com