Update:
Mother did get her car fixed, babysitter fell through yesterday and about an hour ago I found out mother left bug(better nickname for my daughter?
) in the car by herself. Mother claims it was only for a couple minutes, but admits to going into work before she knew her bf was coming out. So, I don't know if it really was only a couple of minutes or not, either way I'm not very happy about it. Oh, and the babysitter fell through again today.
Anyway, here is what I did. Hope I was smart about it all.
She claimed her boyfriend was off work today so that it wouldn't happen today. I heard him talking in the background so I'm guessing he actually is.
I told her if I find out it happens again we go back to strictly following court order, meaning she'd have to do 320 miles of driving every weekend if she wants to see her daughter during court specified visitation(me too unfortunately, but I'd rather do that then have her leaving bug in the car unattended)
I then called my sister to vent, cuz I was a lil unhappy (just a tad).
Then I called the police in her town and explained the situation to them. They are going to be having an officer drive through the parking lot at her work a few times between about 10 minutes before she starts work til about 10 minutes after she starts work.
Also, it is becoming apparant to me that mommy dearest is putting bug in the middle of this. As I was trying to explain to her why what she did is bad (I didn't even yell, I was very calm!) she started screaming at me. I then heard bug in the background yell "Stop fighting!" and then mother of the year goes "Then tell your daddy to stop being stupid!" Anyone else here have to deal with things like this (I'm sure there are)? I know there is not a whole lot I can do, but anyone have any (non-legal) advice about things I can do to try to avoid those types of situations? Anyone ever have any luck explaining to someone like this how that is bad for the child? If so, what'd ya say? I've tried everything! Even being nice isn't working anymore!!