My Neighbor Refused to Pay My 73-Year-Old Mother for Babysitting, Saying She Was ‘Just Sitting at Home Anyway’ – So I Stepped In

She picked up crayons, fruit snacks, and even a child-safe mirror from the dollar store so Lily could play with them.

The first week went off without a hitch.

My mom showed up early, always with a snack bag and a bottle of water for Lily from our own kitchen. She sent me texts like, “We’re coloring,” and “She ate all her lunch.” She even cleaned up Lily’s toys before she left.

That Friday, Claire handed her the full amount with a smile and a “Thanks again, this helped a ton.”

But the second week?

Claire just smiled and said, “Paycheck’s late. I’ll get you next week.”

My mom said she nodded quietly and politely. Said she trusted her.

The third week, same story.

“Next week, I promise,” was what Claire said.

This time, she apparently didn’t even sound apologetic! My mom told me she said it while scrolling through her phone, Lily on her hip like a prop!

When the fourth week rolled around, and there was still no pay, my mom finally spoke up.

She said she brought it up quietly, politely, almost apologetically. “Claire, I just wanted to check in about the payment.”

My mom recalled how Claire looked up from her laptop and sighed, as if she were the one being inconvenienced!

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