You're making me a little nervous because I have a dcfamily that was here for 3 1/2 years and now we are having a little break for her mat leave but they are comng back soon with the new baby and they will be here for another 3 1/2 years. However, she's the nicest woman ever, really friendly and sweet. Her son was the drama king and my only complaint ever about this family was that the little boy had his parents wrapped around his little finger, but that happens. I'm thrilled that this family is going to be with my daycare for such a long time and they are talking about one more baby in the near future so they may be with me until I retire!

Anyway, what I see in your post Serendipity is that the little things are bugging you a LOT because of the attitude and condescending way this parent treats you. I don't blame you for being done with that kind of person and congrats on lasting so many years.

The end is in sight though, just less than a year to go. Can you survive? Because if not then I agree with Dodge and you should go ahead and replace them for your own sanity and peace of mind. What you've described is blatant disrespect by that parent toward you. I understand when you get to the end of your rope and you can't stand it any more. But that's when it's time to cut the ties and be happy again. Good luck with whatever you decide. If the child isn't too bad can you let the mother's bad behaviour roll off your back with an eye roll and a pffffft, there she goes again?