It has been a bad situation for a long time, but it's also very difficult to just walk away, I've grown to love the little girl (she's been here for 2 years).. and she is very close to my daughter. I was hoping for a natural break when the mother lost her job.. but they insist on keeping her coming (which makes no sense to me, I've already told her I would give her first dibs on the space!) I'd rather not get paid for work I don't do... than work I do.. do. lol. I've already told her I do not have space next Fall other than 2 days after school (which is true as one of my full day girls has a little sister joining us in July! yay!) and they already told me they do not need summer care... so I do see an end in sight... maybe I should take a less direct approach and if she changes her mind about summer care just tell her I am not available.. and tell her I filled the spot for after-school next Fall already because she never secured it (which is also true, she has not confirmed it).
But I'm not sure if I can bring myself to continue to offer care for the next 3 months now.. because I'm hurt and angry... But if I let them go they will really be in a bind.. so it is worth it to me to make such a big deal out of the ordeal from Monday..