In a sticky situation with a mum would like other opinions on what i should do. i mind for a boy same age as my dd for 2 days a week. mum is a friend and he started coming to me as she needed a break and she knew i could do with a little extra money. They are a very rich family and we just bout make ends meet. lots of carefull planning etc to make sure we have a busy and fun week.
Anyway when i couldnt drive she gave me and my other mindee and dd lifts to the play centre etc and as a thank you i feed their cats while they are away so really quite close. she knew i have been referred to a fertility clinic and that i was having a blood test yesterday morning while i was minding. she doesnt mind etc as it is in and out. Anyway snow fall, lots off. woke up yesterday to a tex saying will keep joe with me today caus her dh wont let her drive. i ring and offer to come and get him and hour late after my blood test as i was out and about anyway. ( wasnt going to mis bloods) she declines and says that dh was coming home early and making snowmen etc. was left very friendly. went round their today wwith group for coffee and in converstation she mentioned me having her son next week, to make up for the missed day. i remind im on holiday. she says ok, will just send him 3 days the following week or pay you half, you choose. my contract clearly states if im available for work and you choose not to use me then payment is still required. ahhh what do i do!!! cant have boy extra day as have got my god daughter so over numbers and dont want to accept half pay as will have to cancel activity ( including other mindee) as wont be able to afford it if 20 quid short!!! But her friendship means so much to me and she done so much i dont want to correct her. ( aslo oonly having her son till march as he starts nursary then )
so sorry its long. what would you do. x