Quote Originally Posted by Momof4 View Post
warning after warning after warning and you still haven't terminated?
No, for a long time I couldn't terminate because they were my only client. Now, I'm in a position where they're here only until October and him and my son get along so well! And on his full days, he's almost perfect. He eats well, sleeps well, and plays well. On his half days, he's moody, doesnt eat ANYTHING (I made sure he was here for lunch so that he could have some structure in his day and know that the day continues as it does on his half days, after lunch, but he doesn't even touch his food) and he doesn't nap. The worst part, I find too, is that the kids are so excited to see him so none of them want to nap because he just got there and they want to play.
I wrote out my letter and I was all ready to send it and then she wrote me a letter of reference for another family. One of the things she wrote in the letter is how great it's been that I've been so accomodating on their half days
Yesterday, I actually moved the little boy and his playpen down into the basement. He cried down there for a bit and then he slept. I'm going to try this for a bit on his half days and see what happens. I have an overlap of kids right now, so when the little girl leaves next week, he can sleep alone in my room. It's just getting a little irritating. And the thing I hate the most is that he's suffering because his dad cannot, or will not, follow simple instructions. I sent home a thing about naps last week, so we'll see what happens today. One more slip up and I'll have to send the letter. I love this kid, and his mom is great (now) but I just can't risk my sanity any longer.

I am still struggling with making them pay for the whole day when I am the one who says they have to come full time. But I do like the idea of that letter - saying I no longer offer half days. That way I'm not really placing blame but at the same time, they know I'm fed up. We'll see what happens...I know I'm not looking forward to the money conversation lol