Stop doing the school run

[bunyip]

Thank you everyone. I can definitely see the upset it will cause thats why I am so wound up. I feel I have to do the best for the little one and put aside my apprehension. Hopefully I will be able to do the school run for a little while and see how it goes. If it really does have an impact then I will give notice with suggestions of before/after school places, obviously I will continue until the little one has a new placement (if it happens at all). We have all had that parent who is late or is very early and this is that parent, the parent who needs all the attention even if other parents are around. Maybe its a subconscious thing that I dont want it to continue. Oh my word, my head is everywhere I think the wine is needed, is it too early Thanks everyone.
PS - How do you 'like' comments added to a post? xx

I use a laptop or tappy-tablet, and there is a "like this post" option beneath each post. Not sure if this is the same when using a 'phone app. (I don’t trust any software written by anyone who thinks "application" is too big a word to handle.)

At the risk of patronising, I get the strong impression you’re undecided what to do and why. I think it would be good to get your thoughts straight first, and this may mean talking it over confidentially with either a trusted partner or someone completely neutral (like this forum or a Pacey Associate.)

Is this really about the logistical problems of the school run, or is it that the mum just bugs the heck out of you? Either can be a perfectly good reason for ending the arrangement. But if you can identify the problem, you can then make a proper decision, and maybe look at alternative solutions. Could you work with mum if you found strategies to help her be more bearable?

You clearly prioritise the child’s best interests. Just be careful that you don’t let that lead to you being manipulated. There is no shortage of mums who’ll use their CM's good, child-centred nature for their own convenience.