kanga,

Yes. That's the thing. I had a 2 year old crier for 8 months, and her mom finally pulled her out a month ago. I will not do another 8 month stretch. I am DONE with the constant crying after a certain period of time. I think two weeks is more than enough time to adjust, especially since she's been in care before. I just can't do the half hour nap. Cannot and will not. I basically just told her mother this via email. She replied to my last message by saying that the dcp she had before would get a good 30 min to an hour out of her. Uh. No.

I am drawing up the termination letter now. If this doesn't change this week, it's being sent home with her on Thur (she's not here Fridays). Thanks for the advice, ladies.