Im getting the bad karma too but such is life. I donate plenty to the United Way. I also give a lot to my girlfriends friend that is a young single mom. We take them out to eat with us, have them over as much as they want to come. There is nothing like seeing a little girls face light up when she opens a present from Santa. I can't wait until Christmas to see her so happy.
So I'm sorry if my offer of work offended you. Not once did I say you needed to leave your child at home. He could play video games or read a book. I think it was a generous offer that you would have felt good about also since you would have worked for the money. I mean $100 for a few hours cleaning seems like a deal to me.
I could use the money and have cleaned houses before. I lost my job 2 months ago and don't start my new job utill January. PM, I might be able to help you out, and myself as well. My husband and I agreed no Christmas this year, since we moved, lost job and trying to stay afloat. I could use the extra money.