What should I say to her?

I think it's messed up that you already told them you would babysit and then bailed out on them so you can go to Six Flags. I could understand if you had a family emergency or something, but leaving your clients hanging like that is not cool-

She may have just been caught of guard and said it as a normal response.

You have given her notice, but you only gave her a week, which in the schemes of things isn't really a lot of time to organise someone else. Most people make plans weeks in advance, so they may very well be stuck if their mom's aren't free.

It sounds like a spur of the moment thing with hubby, so I would say that you are obligated to continue your babysitting duties if she is unable to find a replacement and you and hubby will have to give them more notice in future. Hopefully though, one of their mom's is free....so have a great weekend!

no, i don't think you should still have to stay home. you gave ample notice that you will not be able to babysit on at a certain time and that's all there is to it. if you had family issues it's not like you could just ignore them because someone can't find care for their child... you gave notice and i think that is all that is necessary. if this lady calls you back and says 'well mom can't watch the kid' then you say 'well, im sorry but there is no possible way i could baby sit - i gave you notice and i am sorry but it's just not possible'

Some parents think that their babysitter is at their beck and call. I would say that you need the day off, and are sorry if it inconveniences them. Do you have any friends who could fill in for you, if they are in a bind? It is a tough situation, as I can see the parents probably have to work and don't have a choice. Try to collaborate with them to find a solution, but they shouldn't get to tell you what you are going to do.

If you've already said you would babysit, I don't think less than a week's notice is enough time to tell her that you won't be available for a non-emergency. Do you have any friends or family who might go in your place if she can't find someone else?

Well, since you told them in advance then you shouldn't be at home stuck with their kid(s). It's your life. If their mom can't you might think of people that can and give them their numbers.

It's like asking for a day off from any job - if she can get someone to fill your spot, then you can have the day off, otherwise you made a commitment to work.

you told her in advance you could give her some numbers of some babysitters that you know if you want but you can't be controlled by her because she needs someone to babysit.

When you agreed to babysit, that is exactly what you agreed to do. Hopefully she can get her mom to babysit, if not, I feel as though you are obligated.

no you gave them enough time to find other arrangements, go and have a blast!!