I had never used a childminder before Kathryn and never would have if a urgent family situation hadn't forced me into it.
I was totally against taking the risk, having seen so many over the years (my oldest is 15), and so rarely seeing one looking after the children in a way I would like once the parents weren't around.
Although Kathryn was recommended to me, I was still dubious as to how my two youngest would be, with my 4 year old who never liked being left and my 2 year old who never been left with anyone outside close family.
To cut a long story short, they had a wonderful time and my youngest cried when he got home because he had wanted to stay the night at Kathryn's!
They talked for days about all the things they had enjoyed, so much so that I now occasionally ask Kathryn to have them before family as they find it such a treat.
It is such a nice feeling knowing there is someone who can have them if necessary and the children feel they are being rewarded rather than palmed off.
Thank you Kathryn