Have recently registered as a childminder but there is little or no work out there at the moment from what I can gather (am advertising EVERYWHERE but not even getting enquiries). So have started a weekend job cause we need the money and it is the first time I have been away from my 8 month old boy for so long and it was awful. Missed my 8 year old daughter too of course. Just got home and baby is asleep and so want to give him a cuddle (but obviously not selfish enough to wake him for one)! I HATE BEING AWAY FROM HIM SO LONG! (Although clearly I find the odd night out with friends quite acceptable). Really hope the childminding picks up soon!