Sobbing on mindees last day

[AdeleMarie88]

Since I started childminding, I've been looking after the same group of children (nearly 3yrs) and one of them has left me today

[Jayse74]

Same for us here! Our last few long-terms will move on next year

Seems really strange when these little people have been part of your family and home for so long, then they have to move on.

[SYLVIA]

You never know, you might find yourself in the position I had here, where one of your first mindees rings up to see if you have space for THEIR little one. Makes me feel quiet old!!!!

[blue bear]

Passing you a virtual tissue x, feel like I should have taken out shares in Kleenex this year had six leave this summer

[greanan]

Aww sending lots of hugs!!! We get so attached to the wee ones, especially the ones that have been their since the start x

[natlou82]

I've only been doing this job 6 months but I agree you do get attached I can't imagine what it's like saying goodbye after that length of time. Sending hugs xx

[chris goodyear]

Know what you mean Sylvia! I've had this a couple of times as I started minding in the late 80's!! I think it's great although you do wonder where your life went!

[AdeleMarie88]

We will Skype and it's a lovely reason for the children to be pen pals.

It's crazy how big apart of our lives they become!! After years in childcare I've never quite formed bonds like this x