Just gave notice!

[bright sparks]

So I just gave notice to two families. One other, dad picks up so I thought I'd leave it till the morning to talk to mum. The final family already know as their son is going to kindergarten.

So, the two mums I told.....Mum number one's jaw dropped open and I could tell she was in shock. She didn't ask why, just went into full on panic mode. She is very neurotic on a regular day. The only thing she said was that she hoped she could get her son in another daycare with one of the kids who comes here. And she was stressed at only having 6 1/2 weeks to find alternative care, which I think is more than adequate, especially as the contract only states 2 weeks. I get it though...panic mode as I said.

Second mum, shocked but devastated and started to cry. Very upset and she said its because they love me and couldn't be happier with me. He has been with me nearly 2 years and she has a new one who she would have hoped to bring to me too. She gave me a hug and understood why. She was very upset as I said, and it hurt my heart a bit...that's the empath in me.

So one more to do in the morning who I don't expect a whole lot of emotion from, but she is very nice so I imagine she will be most inquisitive. I think this happening so quickly is part of the panic for one parent, but I still don't regret not giving more notice. I do care, but it is important that I care more for my own family's needs as long as I stay within the conditions of my contract. Given her panicked reaction, I am pretty confident that as soon as she found care, she would have left because she would want to get back into a stable daycare agreement so she could sleeper better at night.

This is a very scary move for me, so it's not without conflict that I'm doing this. I had to fight not to apologize to the parents, because I have nothing to be sorry for, but with 2nd mom, I did say I'm sorry she is so upset, and she said she understands and that it is just the shock.

I hope once it has sunk in that they are able to talk to me about it a bit more.

Such an emotional time. I've given notice before but I was moving house and starting up again. I am closing my business once and for all. This is as much an adjustment to me if not more than them.