Need help with finding my ‘backbone’ :mad:

[Mamma_Mia]

she may be looking around for something else.

I actually want her too and see if she can find anyone who will give what I've given her at no charge + engage with her daughter in learning activities etc. not someone who just turns the tv on all day and thats it....

When she first came to me at 2yr & 4mos she didn't know her colours, any songs or how to even play with a puzzle. Now she's teaching the others....I know I made a difference in this little girl, if she doesn't see that - again, not my problem, sadly its the child that will hurt in all of this if she removes her.

[mom-in-alberta]

You can't see me right now... but I am standing up and applauding you!!!!
If this family ends up staying, you sent a very clear message that you will not put up with crap (anymore). If they go, you don't want them anyway!! Win-win.
It would be sad, for the little one's sake. Mom is likely looking for whatever the least expensive option will be...

[Skysue]

So happy for you! Good going!

[jec]

I just read all this now~ WOW!
Good for you to stand your ground!!

[playfelt]

Bet that updated contract threw her for a loop. She realized just how lucky she was to be on the old contract and it will be interesting to see in the next few weeks if she bides by it totally for fear that you will make her use the new one - hence the fed and dressed, change of clothes, etc. as stipulated in the contract. Good for you for standing your ground. And even if she does leave because she annoyed you can bet she will likely start out on a different footing with the next one so you have done all caregivers a good deed.

[Sandbox Sally]

I am dying to know what happened next next

[Lou]

Were you like, SHAKING when she left??? I would be!!! LOL I'm so proud of you for standing up for yourself!!! People can be so inconsiderate when it comes to a home childcare business, they need to recognize that it is in fact a BUSINESS!!!! Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mamma_Mia]

Were you like, SHAKING when she left??? I would be!!!

YES...kinda!! LOL
before she arrived is when I was the worst, DH was having dinner and kept asking why I wasn't eating with him....I was sick to my stomach!! Once she left though I felt better than I thought I would...more free!? hahaha

[Mamma_Mia]

I am dying to know what happened next next

I'm having a not-enough-coffee moment.....huh?

Do you mean this morning or if she ends up staying?

[mom-in-alberta]

I think we just wanna know if she continues to clean up her act, or if you give her the BOOT!!
I do, anyway!