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Thank u very much Laundrymom!! I will try that on Friday. She's off tomorrow. Actually I may wait until Monday because I know they are mad at me right now because I put my foot down today and told them that I needed the sunblock that has been past due for 2 months, the change of clothing is still not all here, I have been using MY wipes they are out, and that I needed to be paid for the past 4 weeks on Friday. She shoved the notice in her pocket and ignored it. I asked her to make sure her DH gets the note because he called here last week complaining that he isn't being updated with daycare issues. She said with an attitude "i got it covered, dont worry about it" I didn't even charge them any of the late fees. Their total is only $50 for the month. Should be $100 with all the late fees I forgave. They keep putting me off but I know they have the money. So Since I am being firm and telling them it is due on Friday I may try this on Monday. Hopefully she pays me and her attitude will pass over the weekend.
Oh also wanted to clarify, Daycare mentioned discussing with her about being a single mom... she is not a single Mom. She has a husband (both kids father) who handles the finances and is in charge so it seems. She also tells me he does all the cooking. So she doesn't have all that much of a burden like the rest of us single moms. 2 adults to take care of the kids and up until 2 weeks ago 2 other adults also lived there so 4 adults and still unbathed children. She may be depressed but I doubt it. I think it's just an issue of an unclean family all around. DH included. Lord forgive me for saying that but I'm just going on what I see everyday for months.
She seems very ignorant not just rude but actually ignorant. She has no manners, never says thank u, even when I take the kids on the weekend (I am closed on weekends) or let her skip another week of payment, never thanks nothing just "ok bye" or a change of subject. I have been trying to be extra mannerly to her and around her. I talk to the kids with a lot of extra please and thank u and welcome etc hoping she will catch on and use the manners herself. Her own DH comes here and talks about her how she can't get anything straight and she don't take care of things so maybe it is something mental such as Squareone suggested. Her DH told me to call him and give him updates personally. I have the signed contract with her not him. I told him I don't like going over her head and she can relay any messages or updates or give him the notices and newsletters. He says, but that's just it she doesn't do it! He can't be much better because he lives with these kids in the same home and sees them everyday, allows it to go on and he himself is often dirty looking as well.
Anyway back to the kids. I take comfort in knowing I can get help from u all here. They are being taught better while in my home so it may break the cycle if there is 1 being created such as Sugar Magnolia mentioned. They know the routine now and wash their hands and help clean up their plates, help with toys, and are learning the please and thank u. They enjoy it here and that makes me happy! As soon as they pull up in the morning I can hear them screaming my name thru the closed windows in the car. They rush up and give me hugs. That's the best reward for all the stress!
Thank u to everyone who replied for all the advise and kind words! U guys are all wonderful and supportive! I really appreciate all of the input and will try another talk with DCM following your advise.
Lord keep your arm around my shoulder! Have a great evening everyone!
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