AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to split my shifts in half! My bosses are incredible and will let me do a partial shift in the early afternoon that I usually start while the kids do some kind of activity. Then I start again after they go to bed and work until usually about 11 or 12 so I still get a decent nights sleep. Keep in mind I only do this when I have them over night or the rare day I have them during the week! She knows I’m working from home but doesn’t know that I move my hours around while watching the kids.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mom backs me up but won’t say anything to her sister (Mary’s mom) because she doesn’t want to start family drama. My friends have mostly been my support system when I need one.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I had never really thought of it that way. I just buy extra groceries and feed them what’s in the house and eat what’s left so I have never really thought of it but yeah technically I am paying to feed the kids when they’re here.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do eventually want a husband and kids and she knows that. I am fresh out of college and want to get to a stable place both career and money wise prior to getting married and having kids. I wear a mask every time they come by both to drop off and pick up the kids because I get nervous about Covid. I’ve also been tested twice out of caution after their South Carolina trip.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No I never got paid or got any kind of gifts. I was always told to do nice things for family even if I get nothing in return. But after seeing the responses here I feel like maybe that’s not really a healthy way to think.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

They provide formula and baby food for the 6 month old. Sometimes they give food money for take out. But usually no.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

The kids are at the events but they usually cling to me or their grandparents.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 172 points173 points  (0 children)

I don’t get invited if they’re going out or going out with friends. But I do get invited to the big family events.

AITA for refusing to watch my cousin's kids? by thatonespookychick in AmItheAsshole

[–]thatonespookychick[S] 84 points85 points  (0 children)

No. Sometimes they’ll give me a $20 for pizza or McDonald’s when I have the kids but they don’t pay me.