I'm having a heck of a time. I really though that the trade off not sending them to daycare would work. It does at times but man when it doesn't it doesn't. I'm at a loss and wondering if somebody has struggled with this and found some successful way to manage it. I'm worried because I find I can only work from like 8:15 to 11:30 and of course, I try and sneak my errands into that too. I should be doing 40 hours. I'm concerned this new company won't be so lenient with me and in sales of course, when you aren't working you aren't earning.

Sue,

Been there! The first summer that I did not get full-time daycare for my kids was nuts to say the least!

I have a desk job, but please! The first month's phone bill showed 87 calls to my work! (I only work about 20 days a month)

Spring and summer are right around the corner. Does your parks system have any activities that they can join then? Ours have a great summer program for latch-key kids. They do activities, and even plan field trips.