Advice

[Shell]

Oh, I understand your hurt. $40 is not worth uprooting their daughter, but I find that whenever a parent pulls this b.s., there's usually more going on than what they tell you. I am the same way as one of the other posters- when someone pulls this, they are done in my book. I know it's hard not to take things personally, especially when you feel you have gone above and beyond. I'm sure dcm didn't give how this would affect you much thought, just thought about what is best for their scenario. I would be looking for replacements ASAP.

[tntsmom]

ThriftyLady, that is my thought exactly. I am so emotional today, I am a wreck!

[tntsmom]

Shell, you are right. What is $40, I know before I would consider that with my own children if it is financial, I would have spoken to the provider about working something out instead of ripping her heart out.

[tntsmom]

Yes, I feel that way Sugar Magnolia, but with a small town not a lot of business comes your way and I put myself through way too much and care too much and it costs me emotionally. Kids are not easily replaced in our town, but guaranteed, if I get the chance to replace the sons spot, I most definitely will.

[daycarediva]

I would let them BOTH go. Give two weeks for both kids. Seriously, they will pull for cheaper-and honestly it's not much cheaper at ALL, regardless of history- bye bye.

"Sorry dcm, I can't hold a space and find that once a parent pulls one child, they end up pulling the other as two pick up/drop off locations are difficult. Here is your notice for otherchild. Best of luck to you, your children have been a pleasure to care for."

and replace both kids, no taking backsies!

[tntsmom]

Daycarediva, I need your backbone. I am such a push over! I want to so bad, but I need the income. I will do everything in my power to replace them trust me on that!

[Crazy8]

Daycarediva, I need your backbone. I am such a push over! I want to so bad, but I need the income. I will do everything in my power to replace them trust me on that!

how much are you getting for the boy b/a school? Is it really worth keeping this family in your life?
I get replacing kids is hard, it has been really hard here too, but since you are losing the f/t child anyway I would seriously think twice about keeping the son. Then get your name out there and advertise like crazy for replacements!!!

[tntsmom]

I am getting $85/week and really I am looking and advertising like crazy to get rid of him. Mom and dad decided Thursday that mom was having a "mental data y" and took the afternoon off!

[coolconfidentme]

Crazy as it sounds, when I term someone & really need their income, my phone with ring with families looking for care as soon as I give the two week notice. Have faith something better will come along!

[tntsmom]

Thank you coolconfidentme!
I work long and hard for my spots and I work 58 hours a week and am finishing out my Bachelors in Social Work taking 12 credit hours per semester and I am hitting an all time low and I needed your faith, it helps. You are AWESOME!

[CraftyMom]

I also would not take him back.

They found something better, but when they need to use you for transportation you will do just fine. Nope. You are not a taxi that is there for their convenience.