I just wanted to get everyones feed back on this. I really like this family and would like to maintain them until baby 2 arrives and much after, but I also have to consider that they will be 1/2 of my income.

I have offered to hold the space for $80 per week for the one I have now as mom wants to be home with him while she's on mat leave. I'll allow him to come for 2 set days for that rate if she wants. If she wants to put him in for additional days the normal rate will apply.

In June of 2013 ( baby 2 will be 1 in September ) I will do the paperwork and take the normal deposit like any new client.

Does this seem fair and reasonable to you? I'm trying to protect myself as well as maintain the family. I also want to make sure I'm covered if they bail last minute. I will have the space avail for the new one as I have one leaving me for school in 2013. So I'm not holding the spot for the new one, I'm just filling a spot that will be ending then. However, I am holding the older ones spot for $80. I could fill with a full time for sept easy! But I'm going to risk it and try to fill the remainder of the PT spot with another PT.

Keep in mind that I don't charge for stats, sick, my vacation and one week of their vacation. I know you're all looking at me like I"m crazy! But it's my leg up in my area. I've gotten and retained a lot of good clients by going this route and it's working for me so far.