I have a neighbour who I can use for back up for the time being. She took two of my dck's when I was on holiday actually, and it worked out very well. She used to be a provider, but decided to take a year for mat leave. Sooo, soon she will no longer be available to us.

As far as errands go, we walk to play group, and you bet your bippy I stop at the corner store with the kiddos all the time. I don't go on long personal errands, though, if that's what you mean. The corner shop stop is ten mins, tops.

I once took 2 dck's to my daughter's allergist appointment. It was either that, or I took the day off. The parents didn't mind, but I normally reserve appointments for evenings or weekends if I can at all help it.