One of my neighbours rang the doorbell a couple of hours ago distressed, anxious, stressed and perhaps perplexed. Her husband had already left for his work and she was returning to her office from working at home for the first time since the onslaught of Covid. Last night she had contacted her babysitter to inform her that "junior X 2" (two kids) would be dropped off next day at the babysitter's home. Babysitter informed her that she received no PUP payments and unless she was somehow compensated she was not minding the kids again. There was no argument just "make me an offer or else!"
Here I am since 8.30am minding two kids (I know both from the road and we get along well with them). Mrs Lep and I don't mind and we are planning how to entertain them over the next few days at least. The experience is enjoyable so far with the elder boy already turning into me. Please note I am not condemning mom or the babysitter.
But, some of you must now be experiencing the same (and my heart goes out to you, I kid you not). How are you handling it?
Here I am since 8.30am minding two kids (I know both from the road and we get along well with them). Mrs Lep and I don't mind and we are planning how to entertain them over the next few days at least. The experience is enjoyable so far with the elder boy already turning into me. Please note I am not condemning mom or the babysitter.
But, some of you must now be experiencing the same (and my heart goes out to you, I kid you not). How are you handling it?