Difficult Child and Parent

[HipUsername]

Not giving them a reason at all is probably the best option, but I probably wouldn't be able to do it. I tend to talk too much when I'm nervous, and most of the time it comes back to bite me on the butt!

THIS! I do that. I've decided to make it mainly about the schedule, so there won't be any offense, but if she does get ugly I can say it's more than just the schedule, and after considering this for months it is my final decision. I still have my refund money ready and everything, but I'm pretty sure she'll want to finish the week out.

She sent me a text this morning that she realized that it was a mosquito bite on his testicle. I'm really not surprised, he always has mosquito bites because they never use bug spray, and she's told me they encourage him to pee outside for potty training purposes. His mosquito bites turn into giant welts that are very itchy and I think painful too. He had one on his forehead that bruised.

Maybe I should buy them the bug spray I use as a parting gift ::

[KidGrind]

THIS! I do that. I've decided to make it mainly about the schedule, so there won't be any offense, but if she does get ugly I can say it's more than just the schedule, and after considering this for months it is my final decision. I still have my refund money ready and everything, but I'm pretty sure she'll want to finish the week out.

She sent me a text this morning that she realized that it was a mosquito bite on his testicle. I'm really not surprised, he always has mosquito bites because they never use bug spray, and she's told me they encourage him to pee outside for potty training purposes. His mosquito bites turn into giant welts that are very itchy and I think painful too. He had one on his forehead that bruised.

Maybe I should buy them the bug spray I use as a parting gift ::

I don’t allow parents to diagnose. It’s is a liability, not even my two medical school clients. He wouldn’t be able to return to care without a doctor’s note.

I also would be allowing him to come on Thursdays if he is not scheduled too.

[e.j.]

THIS! I do that. I've decided to make it mainly about the schedule, so there won't be any offense, but if she does get ugly I can say it's more than just the schedule, and after considering this for months it is my final decision. I still have my refund money ready and everything, but I'm pretty sure she'll want to finish the week out.

At this point, what she wants is irrelevant. It's about what you want. You wanted her gone Friday. Stay strong and let her know that finishing the week is not an option. Good luck.

[Play Care]

At this point, what she wants is irrelevant. It's about what you want. You wanted her gone Friday. Stay strong and let her know that finishing the week is not an option. Good luck.

This. I would send her a letter/email or text letting her know that as of today you won't be able to watch her child anymore due to schedule changes. Wish them the best. Tell them their refund is on the way.

Then block her number.

[Rockgirl]

This. I would send her a letter/email or text letting her know that as of today you won't be able to watch her child anymore due to schedule changes. Wish them the best. Tell them their refund is on the way.

Then block her number.

I agree! Do it now. If not, give me her number--I will do it for you, . Believe me, I know it's a dreadful feeling, thinking of that confrontation, and making yourself actually say it. But when it's done, it is the BEST feeling! You can do this.

[mommiebookworm]

I automatically think he has bed bug bites! Yuck.
I think you need to report them.

[daycarediva]

Where do you live that there are still active mosquitoes? I am in NY, and had a child come in with bites- it was bed bug bites. It's possible the family has an infestation.

I would be done and have already emailed to term and mailed his things and refund.

[BabyMonkeys]

The sending her a text/email and telling her that you have decided not to care or him anymore is great advice. I would be concerned that if you didn't have a face to face meeting with her, she wouldn't realize that you are 100% serious and she can't try to convince you otherwise. If you are prepared for a confrontation it will be much easier than if you think it's over and she shows up unexpectedly to confront you in person.

I'm in Florida, and the mosquitos are just now beginning to come out. It's been high 80's low 90's every day though. I wish it was cold enough here to scare them away!

[Ariana]

I would definitely be calling CPS again. Two calls on one family is hard to ignore. It would at least give you peace of mind that you've done all you can for this little guy. An ignored swollen testicle is not something you want happening.

Good luck with terming her. Once it's over you will have a HUGE sigh of relief and wonder why you were so worked up. She obviously doesn't give a crap what you think so why do you care what she thinks of you?