I hear ya ~ the wording from CPPRN about paying for space accomplishes the same goal for you ... your fee payments will be consistent regardless of a stat, sick day or vacation so you do not have to set aside the $$ yourself by charging more upfront and less during 'closed times' as you are getting 'paid' for them plus as you 'renew' contracts down the road you can add in more ' in excess of _____ days' for yourself and desired as a perk so not a specific 'raise' in income but more time off for yourself and family