Am I overreacting?

My daughter goes to my partners dad every Wednesday & if they can’t have her they tell us with enough time to get other childcare. My partners dad called today to wish him a happy birthday and mentioned he had gone away to visit some friends. After the phone call I asked my partner if they are back tonight as they have our daughter on Wednesday. They said they have already sorted out childcare for tomorrow but no one has told us and they never even asked us if it was okay. They just did it all as if she was their own child. Even when my partner asked why no one told us he was ignored. I am absolutely fuming I’ll be having words with them all tomorrow
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So you don't even know who will be babysitting?

@Minna we do now but if we hadn’t had asked if they were away I would have turned up to their house to no one there and having someone turn up and say they are having her for the day

I don't think you're overreacting at all!

I do not think your overreacting at all, it’s your child at the end of the day you should be told where there going and who with at all times! I would definitely speak to them and say you weren’t happy with it x

Its understandable to be upset but at the same time if its one incident I don’t think its that big of a deal. I think a “hey next time could you please update us with change of plans so we know who’s keeping xyz. We really appreciate the help we’d just like to know in advance”. I don’t think they are trying to act like she’s their daughter. I think they were just figuring out the day. It it was a common occurrence then I’d understand fuming. Or if they didn’t tell you at all or if it was a stranger.

Take a breather. Not overreacting BUT is the person they’ve organised to have a trusted person you know and love that has babysat LO before? Yes they should’ve told you, however I think it’s sweet that they took it upon theirself to make sure in their absence you wouldn’t struggle to find someone as they’ve found someone for you. I would just say, I really appreciate you finding cover however next time please just tell us so we can sort someone instead.

I’d be fuming too

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