My back up IS my husband, I don't have any family in the area and my friends all have jobs as well lol. playfelt, you are right, it was definitely the tone in which it was 'ordered' of me that really ticks me off. There was no discount offered, but if he had requested such than I would be happy to, it was that he cant, or wont go into work late and the mom hasn't tried either. I know they both have their parents in town. I asked him today at pickup if they have a backup, which is clearly outlined in my contract 4 times that "you need to have a back up provider in case of any situations where I cannot open, illness of myself or my children". He says no, they don't have anyone. So yeah, I have no idea what they have planned when I go into labour. I am planning on taking 2 weeks off but obviously cant give them a date when this will be.

I have been doing this family favours and this will be the tipping point for me. They are my only family that does not pay in advance, They switched over to after care pmt back in July due to circumstances but come Friday when I get their pay I will be telling the that come Monday morning I want payment for the next two weeks or I will not be accepting their daughter that day.