I am so done!

[Fun&care]

Ok. Maybe time to think outside the box.

Is there another provider near you who you respect and trust who has own kid too? What about swapping kids? I serious. It just for couple months. You take other provider's kid, she takes yours. Sure it'll be a pain to physically get them to each other but it will be interest for each child to make new friends, switch up routine.

I not even know if this practical but sometimes, thinking outside the box is answer.

I've considered this before. It's not a bad idea, though I'm not sure it would be worth it financially. I don't make much $ to begin with as I only take in 3 daycare kids at any onetime. If I then have to pay for daycare for my daughter then I only have the income of two daycare kids, at which point it just doesn't seem worth it. We only have until May when I give notice and then I really can't say who will be here for how long. I think we can find ways to cope until then, not to mention that once the weather warms up it should make things easier too. It's a good idea though!

[Suzie_Homemaker]

I've considered this before. It's not a bad idea, though I'm not sure it would be worth it financially. I don't make much $ to begin with as I only take in 3 daycare kids at any onetime. If I then have to pay for daycare for my daughter then I only have the income of two daycare kids, at which point it just doesn't seem worth it. We only have until May when I give notice and then I really can't say who will be here for how long. I think we can find ways to cope until then, not to mention that once the weather warms up it should make things easier too. It's a good idea though!

If you swapping kids, no money exchange. Money might raise question about costs and scams etc. I meant just swap kids. You feed hers, she feeds yours, you entertain hers, you entertain hers. Literally new challenges and environment and friends for both but no money. You have same income as now, she have same income as now.

[5 Little Monkeys]

In my friends case, there was no money exchanged. Just swapped kids 2x a week, care for care.

I hope all your parents stay on till the end!! Would make it so much nicer for you financially!

[Polkaroo]

I feel the exact same way. My son is also acting up but fine when there are no dck around. I'm closing due to bill 10 and since I've made my decision I am also fed up and counting the days. I was lucky because I found a job exactly where I wanted to work (walking distance) right away. I think once we know change is coming we are impatient and can't wait. Good luck with your new endeavors and enjoy your summer off with your kiddos

[Fun&care]

I feel the exact same way. My son is also acting up but fine when there are no dck around. I'm closing due to bill 10 and since I've made my decision I am also fed up and counting the days. I was lucky because I found a job exactly where I wanted to work (walking distance) right away. I think once we know change is coming we are impatient and can't wait. Good luck with your new endeavors and enjoy your summer off with your kiddos

Good for you for finding what you wanted. I hope I am lucky to find something great too, although I'm not sure what that is! I don't have post secondary education so we'll see where the wind takes me!

Impatient is putting it lightly for me lol. I am the type of person who will put my ALL into everything I do but the reverse is also true in that when I am done, I want to be done NOW. It's been a struggle and I have to will myself through every day. At least easter weekend is almost here.

[torontokids]

I feel the exact same way. My son is also acting up but fine when there are no dck around. I'm closing due to bill 10 and since I've made my decision I am also fed up and counting the days. I was lucky because I found a job exactly where I wanted to work (walking distance) right away. I think once we know change is coming we are impatient and can't wait. Good luck with your new endeavors and enjoy your summer off with your kiddos

I'm dying to know what your new job is! Are you going to share? I love all these stories of people moving on to new things because it just shows how versatile we all are. A lot of us left careers to be home with our kids and then move on to other things when needed or we want to.

[Polkaroo]

I'm dying to know what your new job is! Are you going to share? I love all these stories of people moving on to new things because it just shows how versatile we all are. A lot of us left careers to be home with our kids and then move on to other things when needed or we want to.

It's a project management position for the CFO of a local organization. I'm excited as I will be going to school in finance what better person to work for to learn the ropes. It's still a bitter sweet feeling as I love my dck and dcp. Will be sad when the time comes to let them go.

[torontokids]

Congrats! Sounds like a good fit!

[5 Little Monkeys]

Congrats Polkaroo! I haven't seen you post in awhile and wondered how you were! Glad to hear that things are going well...when is your hdc closing??

[Polkaroo]

I know I was MIA lol. I'm waiting to receive the paperwork before giving notice (should be sometime next week). Then I must give my 4 weeks notice. So sometime in may. It's a bitter sweet feeling. I LOVE my dck and dcp but with this new law I had no choice. I'm lucky I found exactly what I was looking for in just one application. I see it as it was meant to be.