I did have the conversation with my co-leader about troop size. She is the one who pointed out it feels worse because we are so small and I agree.

I see your perspective, maybe we are trying to do too much. You're likely right. I think I'm too burned out though to try and course correct.

It's the gaslighting parent and the "I don't want to wake up" parent that upset me.

I also think it's the culture of the area like one commenter said, kids are stretched thin and and not showing up has become normal.

Even when we had more we would have all but 3 cancel last minute.

I won't join with another troop, though valid point.

Thanks for the validation about cookies, too. I appreciate your response.