Sounds like you did allright. I am sure dad didn't love that his princess was crying, but it happens.
If it was every day, as said above, he may be more concerned. As it is; you are probably thinking about it more than they are!
PS> No, I don't let things slide because it's almost time to go home. Kids don't necessarily know what time it is, so that doesn't show consistency to them. They need to know "if I do THIS, then THIS will happen". All day long!! On the other hand; sometimes kids DO seem to know it's almost home time, and for whatever reason they act out. Especially when mom or dad is at the door. I have seen kids do a total 180 in behaviour when mom shows up!!!