Ok here's the sitch...

The same mom who wanted to come all day this week with her son to help transition him has called in sick today for his first day. I get it. Kids get sick, and it may just be bad timing. But - I dunno. I just think she's having a really really hard time letting go, and I am a little worried she'll bail on me. I can deffo replace him if she does, but I have another family who are all ready and willing to sign for four days a week (instead of the three this family wants), but I don't have room for them. I really got along with the second family, as I also did with the reluctant mom.

Reluctant mom has already signed paperwork and brought me a deposit, but I am really feeling leery. She mentioned in her interview that she had planned to stay home with her son, but her old job offered her a huge part time opportunity. She mentioned that she felt weird leaving him. She told me verbally that she wanted a 3 day a week spot, then when I sent her the paperwork, she filled it out with two days a week, and told me she changed her mind on bringing him for a third day. When I told her that it was a 3 day minimum, she conceded, and reluctantly agreed (again) to the 3rd day.

Reluctant mom was also two days late getting back to me with paperwork, AND I stayed home all afternoon on Friday, as she was supposed to come by between 2:30 and 3:30, only to show up closer to 5pm without an apology. I kept dck's in all afternoon waiting for her. I wasn't too impressed.

So what do you think, women? Do I call her to come pick up her deposit, and take the other family? Or do I give her a chance? I am very much looking forward to your replies, as I honestly can't decide what to do.