What would your advice be on how to handle this miscommunication issue?

What would your advice be on how to handle this miscommunication issue?
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answer:First of all, unless they are paying you (and Jenna’s mother) it seems to me that they’ve lost sight of the fact that, even though you may love watching the kids, you are doing them a helluva big solid by watching the kids. I know that doesn’t help you with this Q, but hopefully it will give you a better perspective to start from. I think a message is a good idea, they can’t interrupt a message, and I think the message needs to be written so they can’t argue with content. And, (while I’m feeling overly incensed for you, because even if they are paying you, no one gets to yell at you) they both need to contact you if plans change, as you should not have to track them down and do the dancing. <dismounts white horse and sheathes sword>
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