so...the end of my day...had a private meeting with said dcm, and realized it had very little to do with the nap and a lot to do with a LOT of ongoing miscommunication for the past months. we were able to discuss things in a grown up, mature way, and really it all ended so well. surprisingly well. her daughter will still be required to have quiet time, and i think part of dcm's frustration is that her daughter WON'T nap for her even if she's sick and needs it...yet here i can't keep her awake if she has 'quiet time'. isn't that so often the way?!

so things are good. i will have dcg very little the last month, won't lose out on the income right before summer (a whole different story), and best of all, i feel like i grew a little in my ability to deal with and handle a very frustrating situation in a positive, yet firm and "backboney" way. all in all, a frustrating day to further personal growth that ended well. things to be thankful for.

thanks for being here...it makes days like this easier to handle...