Originally Posted by ColorfulSunburst:
so many people want to be a professional in their small business and forget about this wish if it is uncomfortable to them in some points. ;-)
If my business hours are 7am-7pm and I do not have an emergency my daycare will be open. If I have some event that I WANT to attend during my official business hours and I can't find a substitute to cover my shift I will not attend that event. In my opinion, it is professional.
of course, you can think and act differently. I just answer what and why I would do in your situation.
I grew up with a mom that had this mindset. Now that we are adults she regrets missing our events. Work and professionalism are not the important things in life. I don’t know about you but I didn’t start this business to be a slave to my job.
OP, close early and watch your kids. They’ll appreciate it as adults.