Not Sure If I Can Keep My Patience (Sorry Long)

[Mary Poppins]

Something just tells me that they're looking for another daycare. I know I shouldn't care but I just started and would feel awful if they termed me. I was hoping to keep them a couple more months until another infant starts and really can't be out the income. All in all a really bad week. These parents are CRAZY!

I know it feels awful now, but believe me, you will be SO RELIEVED when they have moved on!! The stress this is causing you is so not healthy. Let them become a PITA to their next provider because that's exactly what they are going to be, no matter where they go.

I learned quickly that there are people out there who, for whatever reason, are looking to cause strife whether they want to admit it or not. It gives them a powertrip and maybe helps counter some of the guilt they feel for having to leave their children in our care.

I termed one loony dcm last Friday and mutually termed another yesterday because it just wasn't working out. I slept like a baby last night knowing I did my best and I just wasn't the right fit for them and vice/versa. When I first started, I would have been up all night trying to figure out what *I* did wrong.

I guess my point is, you did your best and that's what counts. Don't beat yourself up.

And good riddance to them!!