I'm all for princesses and princes !!! I am fairly high maintenance ! But there's a big difference between a "prince" and a boy who rules !!!
Looking after a child does not mean raising a child !! I have no problem directing a child in my care but there's a difference in my opinion . Lunch sounded wonderful ! I present lunch without dessert , as they finish I hand out dessert . If they don't eat , I just clean up . I will let the parents know .
My dd grew up a lot younger than her siblings and would have more of a nursery supper and when everyone else had supper ( around 7 ish ) she was already in bed . So I get her giving him a non stressful dinner . But that is her house and if he is eating fine now at your house I would just continue !!
I am currently dealing with differences in parenting and our differences are resulting in a lot of extra work and stress on me . I'm deciding if I feel it's worth it . This job is often thankless ! And under appreciated , I try not to think about my hourly wage divided by my time , effort and stress !!!
I understand you because I am dealing with one whom I can't really "get " and I'm considering letting go ,part of me resists giving up and part of me says not my circus , not my monkeys !!

































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