The odd thing is that this was a family I LOVED. This is the family that I posted about being so happy because her little one was accepted into the school up the street from me. the one who gave me an ottoman when my child cracked her head off my coffee table, who I gave a HUGE sibling discount to, the parent who would come a bit early to chit chat with me (which I loved after a day of child talk).

Her baby had a cold and was teething on top of it. I took her the second day because this was mom's FIRST week back at work from mat. leave and I knew how stressed and emotional she was feeling. I also know how important it is for her to show up at work the VERY FIRST WEEK. I was trying to be helpful. Regardless of the reasons for the clinginess, fevers, and all that; the little girl should not have been in care feeling so poor (I know that teething is normal but I wouldn't want my child at daycare when they couldn't handle it, regardless of the reasons)


when she called me back I told her very clearly that she was never to speak to me like that and regardless of how hard the week has been what had just taken place was not ok. I'm going to give her another chance because I feel like emotions have com to a head with her. We had an amazing relationship before this week and I feel like I should give it a chance to get back on track.

If she ever speaks to me in the way again I will terminate IMMEDIATELY

I'm working on a new parent handbook that more clearly outlines my policies. It's funny how I started working on this a few weeks ago thinking it was just good idea (so if something ever goes wrong then I'm covered). Looks like I was a bit late. I don't have anything in my current policy about verbal abuse although I'm sure I don't exactly need one to terminate in this situation.

Right now she is pissed and looking for ways to get one up on me as I keep shutting down her attempt to put me in a corner and refusing to argue (GOOOOOO COUNSELLING SKILLS!). I have a terrible feeling I'm seeing another side of this woman that may be someone relentless and vindictive.

I love these children. I want to give it another chance so I can keep them.