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| Mon, 05-03-2004 - 10:31am |
Many of you have probably taken care of other kids as a WAHM.
Im wondering how you would handle a friend telling you that they wanted to change sitters.
My friend watches my baby for me but the drive is just too far.
How do you think I should tell her?
KB


Believe me .. I understand. Heheh
There are other issues but I think the long drive makes the other issues seem much more "important" than they really are.
Its just very hard to disappoint a friend.
KB
I think I will try to approach her from the "what is best for my child" standpoint. She is a friend and I hope she can understand that the new environment Im sending my baby to is better for the baby and the baby's parents. And we all know that when the parents are happy the baby is happier. LOL
I hesitate to be more detailed on a public forum but there are many reasons why this change is going to be better for everyone involved.
Good Luck to you as a SAHM. Know that I am insanely jealous! :) In a year or two I should be able to be at home too!
Thanks for the viewpoint/advice I think it helped.
KB
I am giving her a month to find another baby or source of income. I think that is more than fair. To be honest, I dont think she would have given me the same if the roles were switched.
As it was, she WAS mad. And she tried to argue with me about my decision. It didnt go well . Basically her take on the situation only made my reslove stronger. Its sad but, we have to do what is best for our kids.
Im just not very good at being the one who causes conflict. Im usually the one who fixes things. :(
Thanks for the input!
KB
Edited 6/15/2004 1:05 pm ET ET by korriee