I Didn't Think It Was Too Much Ask

[NightOwl]

I think I would've offered her a discounted rate for the week since it's a rare occurrence. But I don't think it's unreasonable to ask. Because that's what you did, you asked. You didn't say, hey, guess what! Don't bring your kid! You asked her to see if she had back up care. She could've said no.

[Thriftylady]

Of course it is to much to ask. After all we are just simple SAHM's trying to make an extra buck or two right? I hate it when people act this way.

[Kimskiddos]

I've had days when I've realized I would only have one kid, and wished for that day off. I've also done the casually mentioning it to the parents...."Looks like it'll just be Suzy & me tomorrow!" Sometimes they do offer to take them elsewhere, but when they don't, those have been some of my most fun daycare days. Especially true if you are able to transport....taking one kid is easy! I've run errands, gone to lunch, etc. It makes the day pretty special for the child, too. I still have kids a couple of years later say, "Remember the day we went to McDonald's and Target?"

This is me too. A couple of summers ago I had a 4yo dcg and ended up having just her at least 1 day each week. We mostly just ran errands, always went somewhere for lunch, even one day to the movies. We had the best time and yes, it was some of her favorite times of being at DC.

But I do LOVE those occasion days off! Had this very scenario this past Monday. Texted the dcm on Friday after work to let her know her son would be the only kiddo. He stayed home with dad.

[Josiegirl]

I think I would've offered her a discounted rate for the week since it's a rare occurrence. But I don't think it's unreasonable to ask. Because that's what you did, you asked. You didn't say, hey, guess what! Don't bring your kid! You asked her to see if she had back up care. She could've said no.

Exactly this.

[Maggie]

Had it been any other parent I probably wouldn't have asked unless I knew they had the day off but normally this mom has plenty of backup available. She has a grandmother, a sister and a bff who are available for my vacations or when her kids are sick. There have been many times over the years where she would tell me the day before or the day of that since there is no school dcb is going to so and so's for the day. Over the summer there was a day I only had her son and she said you should have told me he would be your only one I would have asked my sister to watch him. I don't feel it was wrong or unprofessional at all for asking she could have just said sorry I tried but no one was available and I would have worked as usual.