tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342465696392045865.post5615794884690981339..comments2009-12-14T16:13:34.605-05:00Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14460225455700518314noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342465696392045865.post-29099099540485034022009-12-14T16:13:34.605-05:002009-12-14T16:13:34.605-05:00I got burned last year from a very good friend. She expected &#39;special treatment&#39; because she knew me, but in my day home I treat everyone the same. Rules apply to everyone, no exceptions, otherwise you get walked on and taken advantage of. Although, we are on &#39;friendly&#39; speaking terms only when we cross paths, it was a painful lesson well learned. I now put my business first and I always remind myself that each parent would put their personal interests first to before mine. I think this job has made me wiser, smarter,and sharper to managing a great day home. Also, I seem to attract the right families that are a good fit in my day home too. My husband laughs at me because even my Contract Agreement gets thicker every year!nanny whisperernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342465696392045865.post-79990651219053381962009-12-14T14:26:04.719-05:002009-12-14T14:26:04.719-05:00Yep, this is a business! <br />I made the same mistake as you Judy, I started watching their child and we became friends. 5 years later I terminated her, her children and our friendship because she didnt like that MY husband had a myspace page and talked to girls in his college class on it. The page didnt have MY name, or my daycare name but she still felt that it could somehow be linked to me. Needless to say, she jaded me on being friends with clients. Never again!!!<br />As for snot kids, I was served 2 of those this morning and the Dad of kid #3 is sick so chances are..... by the end of the week he will be snot kid too......<br />Hand sanitizer, acai berry vitamins and santizing spray are my BFF&#39;s for the next 6 months! Along with kleenex.... why I didnt buy stock in it YEARS ago when I started this venture... I would be a rich woman!LOL<br />Kudos to you Judy for stating how we feel!<br />Thank you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342465696392045865.post-43269863250295193092009-12-14T14:16:48.152-05:002009-12-14T14:16:48.152-05:00Wonderful post Judy! The part about the truth slapping you upside the head - soooo true. Once you learn business and childcare is what your concern should be then the rest goes smoother.CCnoreply@blogger.com