Best Excuse for Being Late

[Michelle]

I had a mom get arrested ont the way to pick up kids
dad called me and was shaking and his voice was quivering, so I offered for the kids to spend the night.
they gave me $100 next morning
kinda awesome and I thought for that day , kids would have been better with me... they never even knew what happened
just lovin them through it

[mountainside13]

I have never had a parent pick up late and give the excuse they over slept...until today! Dad was 37 minutes late, he usually picks up at 4:45 but contracted until 5pm. So technically "only" 22 minutes late. He picked up at 5:22 and I had an appointment at 5:30! Which I missed.

I guess that excuse gets used a lot, today was my first! My worst excuse was someone died. I forgave and waived the late fee. A year later the same person that "died" picked up the child because the parents were unable too. :confused:

I've had a lot if other excuses but I think that is my worst.

[hope]

I had a mom get arrested ont the way to pick up kids
dad called me and was shaking and his voice was quivering, so I offered for the kids to spend the night.
they gave me $100 next morning
kinda awesome and I thought for that day , kids would have been better with me... they never even knew what happened
just lovin them through it

What was she arrested for?

[Kabob]

DCD fainted, after returning home from having a vasectomy. 30 minutes late. Fee and small talk waived.

Ouch.

My best one is from one I termed: "I had to stop at a restaurant on my way here. But it was for a good reason! They are running a charity special where they donate $1 for every $20 you spend! Don't be mad - I got you chips!" The chips are free with every meal btw....

[AmyKidsCo]

3. I thought mom picked up, dad thought dad was picking up, they are married...

This one a couple of times. It's my son and daughter in law so I don't mind too much - once all the other kids are gone it's "grandma time" which means I go online or read my book or whatever.

DCD fainted, after returning home from having a vasectomy. 30 minutes late. Fee and small talk waived.

Ouch! That was nice of you - I'd have done the same.

[DaveA]

DCD fainted, after returning home from having a vasectomy. 30 minutes late. Fee and small talk waived.

OUCH!! Definitely waiving that fee.

I forgot "Trying to conceive-we took longer than planned" At least I got another DC enrollment out of that late pickup.

[Rockgirl]

OUCH!! Definitely waiving that fee.

I forgot "Trying to conceive-we took longer than planned" At least I got another DC enrollment out of that late pickup.

For the win!

[nannyde]

OUCH!! Definitely waiving that fee.

I forgot "Trying to conceive-we took longer than planned" At least I got another DC enrollment out of that late pickup.

Winner winner chicken dinner

[dave4him]

"I forgot where she was today" ----







Lets hope when she is pushing you around the nursing home someday she doesn't return the favor.....

[sugar buzz]

OUCH!! Definitely waiving that fee.

I forgot "Trying to conceive-we took longer than planned" At least I got another DC enrollment out of that late pickup.

Geez...I thought that my post had the awkward visualization--requiring bleach and Q-tips to the brain....::::::

[sharlan]

Mom was two hours late when she knew we had dinner reservations for my dd's bd.

"I needed some alone time so I went to the mall to walk around for awhile. My other babysitter wouldn't have minded."

She was termed two weeks later.

[Kabob]

OUCH!! Definitely waiving that fee.

I forgot "Trying to conceive-we took longer than planned" At least I got another DC enrollment out of that late pickup.

Guess that new income makes up for it? But still...TMI! ::

[mia]

Ive had


I went and got my hair and nails done, what do you think looks nice right
I went to a town garage sale, you should go sometime, the whole town gets into it, and they have lots of things for your daycare.
I had to pick up a few things for dinner then I had a shower hope you done mind

errrr the excuses ......

[LadyK8]

I have never had a parent pick up late and give the excuse they over slept...until today! Dad was 37 minutes late, he usually picks up at 4:45 but contracted until 5pm. So technically "only" 22 minutes late. He picked up at 5:22 and I had an appointment at 5:30! Which I missed.

I guess that excuse gets used a lot, today was my first! My worst excuse was someone died. I forgave and waived the late fee. A year later the same person that "died" picked up the child because the parents were unable too. :confused:

I've had a lot if other excuses but I think that is my worst.

[NightOwl]

So far, the best reason I've heard is my own. Lol. And it's the truth. My son was at a friend's house late Saturday night. When I left to go get him, there was a skunk in my driveway behind my truck. We had a good old fashioned stand off! The skunk won. What could I do?? I just had to wait him out. It took about 20 minutes for him to move on. I text my friend to explain and she was like, uh huh... I know what you're reeeeeaaalllly doing!