OMG Mandee!! How horrible! And with your pregnancy, you don't need the added stress this caused you! So glad you wrote the email - even if you get no response, at least you got things "off your chest".
I'm a mother to 2 boys and whenever we went over to friends homes, I ALWAYS made mine clean up before leaving. At first they whined and complained but I explained that they helped make the mess, they were going to help clean it up! Didn't take long before all I had to do was tell them we were getting ready to go and to clean up - and they did. And in our home, all toys, books, movies, etc. had to be picked up and put back on shelves or in toy bins before bedtime - that was the rule! It all comes down to parenting and how one teaches their children respect in their own home. If they don't respect their own stuff, how can anyone expect them to respect other peoples things? Clearly, they have no respect for their own house to show such utter DISRESPECT in yours!!
No matter the response (or lack of) from the mother, feel better knowing you spoke your peace!
Suzi
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