So busy taking care of everyone else and not myself has consequences

[michellesmunchkins]

I was the same as you, working 6-6, having to clean and deal with my own children afterwards and having NO TIME for myself. I can't just up and stop having my hours the way they are because the one family truly does need it to commute to Toronto and back. However, I have told ALL the others they must pick up no later than 5:30. I joined a gym and my classes there start at 5:45pm ( I currently take kickboxing, zumba, kettlebell and work with a personal trainer once every 3 weeks who makes me weight lift) I can honestly say that if it wasn't for this change in my life I probably would have quit the daycare. We HAVE to have an outlet for ourselves and some me time. The family who needs daycare until 6 can leave their child here with my husband until 6 but I leave at 5:30. They agreed that they were comfortable with that and its worked out well so far. Trust me, do what you need to do for yourself.