(((((Jinnyann))))) I know EXACTLY how you feel! I've always preferred the kids bring their friends here so I know exactly what they're doing, no surprises. There are certain kids that I don't mind running home, I know them, I know their parents, and most importantly I know exactly where they live so my anxiety at leaving the house to bring them home is manageable.

However, this has somehow turned me into a taxi service. A couple of weeks ago, after not sleeping for three days, I was finally tired enough to sleep. My youngest pops in and says "X, Y, and Z have to be home at 3." It's now 2:45 and I have NO idea where they live or the best way to get there.

We had a serious discussion after that. 1)If you would like me to bring one of your friends home (except the exempt ones) you must ask me as soon as possible. 2) I have the right to refuse. 3) I get at least one day a week without a house full of kids that are not my own.