My summer was awful this year as well. I have never had so many behavior problems under my roof. I termed 2 families due to behavior issues (one was a constant biter, screamer and mean kid and one was a 5 year old that tried to hit me in the face) and added 2 families. That was extremely stressful, as was the constant interviewing.

I have 2 school agers that have both been with me since they were infants. They are normally a great addition to my group, but this year they don't listen, they say inappropriate things and are noisy during quiet time. I care deeply about them, but I will be glad when they are not here. They are too much for the rest of my younger kiddos.

I can't wait for things to settle down a bit next week and maybe I can breathe a bit and get back to enjoying my job.

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