I created an invoice. Professional. Clean. Itemized.
“Childcare and Related Expenses: August through November”
I printed it, grabbed a pink marker, and wrote at the bottom: “Family discount available upon request.”
Then I made a calendar for the next month. Every morning slot from five to eight, I wrote in bold letters: “BOOKED. $50 per morning. Prepayment required.”
I pinned both documents to my refrigerator with magnets.

Then I waited.
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