I sat down with the parents and had a really nice discussion in regards to my concerns and the miscommunication about ages and everything. I made it clear that the baby's crying was not my concern at all.. just that I would have to change my program too much to accomodate him and I wasn't willing/able to do that. I said that I really enjoy looking after her daughter and she fit in with my kids seamlessly. I also said that I have no doubt that the baby would have become comfortable in a short amount of time but that wouldn't change his age. I was very professional but firm with my stance on the age issue. I was fully prepared for the parents to pull both kids as I know most parents want their kids in the same daycare. I know I did. So I was surprised when the parents said that their "number 1 concern" was that I was comfortable and happy with this situation. They said they trust me 100% with their kids and they've felt a connection to me right from the interview and if they need to put their son with a family member so I will continue looking after their daughter, they will be happy to do so. They said their daughter loves coming to my house and is always talking about my kids. I am so happy and thankful I spoke to them and they are so accommodating. I know this is a rare thing.. unless they are just saying this to me while they look for alternate care.. which is totally their perogative, lol.

So the fact they aren't bringing the baby means they don't owe me anything for this week as they are now paid up. I just reinforced that September's payment needs to be here by Friday. Hopefully that goes smoothly. Now I just have to fill one spot with, hopefully, another 2 to 4 year old. Yay!!