Sometimes I'm not that bright

[mugglechump]

I know better than this, really I do. A month or so ago, Robbie asked if Meredith could go out of town this past weekend with his sister Tracey and Tracey's boyfriend, Steve. She would have to miss a day of school (last Friday), and would be back on Sunday. At first I said I thought that would be fine, but Meredith has been sick several days this school year so I eventually came back and said no, she really shouldn't miss anymore school.

Jump forward to last Wednesday. Robbie calls and says Steve has thrown out his back and Tracey could really use Meredith's help because she's going to be watching Rob's other sister Sherri's two boys while Sherri and her husband go to a wedding. Why a 26 year old woman can't handle two young boys on her own for one day, I don't know. So, I talked to Meredith to see what she'd be missing, did she think she could handle missing another day, and was she willing to miss the soccer game her team had on Sunday. She was all for going on the trip (surprise, surprise), so against my better judgement I let her go. This is my biggest weakness. I'm 'nice' instead of being responsible. I do it far too often.

So, anyway, Saturday I talked to Meredith to find out when they expected to leave on Sunday. She told me they were planning to leave after lunch. It's a 7 hour drive, so I expected to see her around 9:00 or 10:00 last night, maybe even 11:00 - Rob's family always gets her back later than they say they will. Apparently, I was being VERY optimistic. At midnight, I called Rob to see if he'd heard from them. He had, but he didn't know how far away they were. I was temporarily satisfied with knowing that they were en route, and they weren't planning to call and say they'd just take Mer back to their place and bring her home sometime on Monday. At 1:00, I called Tracey's cell. Meredith answered and asked Tracey where they were. Tracey said they were 'about an hour and fifteen minutes away'. o.O What? Yep, 2:15 was the latest ETA. However, that was still too optimistic. Meredith arrived home at 2:40 a.m. 2:40!

Did I have to drag Meredith out of bed for school this morning? Yes, I did. Am I very tired? Yes, I am. Am I pissed? Oh yes, I am.

Comments

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

*gathers you up* Oh honey...try not to be too hard on yourself. It has already happened and I am sorry it turned out so...UNPLANNED! Sometimes we just think people are going to "come through" like they should or say they will. *sigh* *hugs a little tighter...this is partly for me, too! grin* Just pick up and move on, m'love. I just hope Mer won't be too overwhelmed with whatever she has to make up for the days she's missed in school. If it's like it is here, it's hell. If they miss ONE day of school they are allowed FOUR days to make it up !! :O! My goodness grief! I hate for my boy to miss a day! It's ridiculous! That piled on regular homework is a nightmare! ARGH!
SO! *pours us some sweet iced tea* YUM! *snuggles* X)

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

*snuggles Urs*

Relying on other people is a bitch - pardon my language. I know better though. As much as I like Tracey, and I do like her, that whole family is all about 'ME ME ME ME'. They really don't give a rat's ass if they inconvenience someone else. *sigh* *hugs Urs some more*

I had to laugh when I saw the last bit of your comment. I am actually sipping sweet tea at this very moment! Mmmmm.

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

hehe! *huggles tight* I just love you, Katie-Bugg! I don't know what else to say at this moment! :D!