Help me find a backbone to terminate

[CrazyEight]

Did it, yesterday afternoon. Dad seemed completely shocked, even though he should know from what he hears from me every evening at pickup that this was probably going to happen.

He's a huge hypochondriac, drags the kids to the doctor about once a week, and tried to tell me it's because they've "been sick." I said, well, they haven't been sick for six months straight, the behaviour is an ongoing issue and is getting worse, not better. I then tried to smooth it out a bit and said that some kids just don't adapt well to having to share, wait their turn, and not always get exactly what they want the second they want it. I have a lot of other small children to care for, including my own, and they all have to wait their turn, as there's only one of me. At home, these girls obviously rule the roost, so it's not something they've taken to easily.

In the end, he minded his manners for the most part. All he really said was "you're overwhelmed, I understand that." And I'm thinking, I'm not overwhelmed, I'm frustrated, pissed off, and exhausted, but if it makes him feel better to blame me for the whole thing and think that I just can't handle doing this, then that's fine. It can't be fun to have your 1-and-4-year-olds kicked out of daycare.

They were here bright and early this morning, and mom said they'll be here for the next 2 weeks. While obviously I knew that could happen, I was kind of hoping that Grandma might be able to take them until new spots are found, but at least I know there's an end in sight. Huuuuuge relief.

Thank you all so much for helping me out! While it's going to be incredibly awkward for the next 2 weeks and will seriously hurt my paycheque when they do stop coming, it was most definitely the right decision. My husband came home with all of my favourite snacks, did all the dishes, and told me to go watch tv. A nice end to a very difficult day.

Thanks guys! Now off to try and find some clients who actually have some form of discipline at home!