Arrival/Free play 7am-8am
Breakfast 8-8:30AM
Outside time: 8:30-9:30AM
NAP 9:30-5:30
Pick up 5:30-6pm
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I thought this might be a fun thread to start!
I pulled a diaper out of a diaper bag today, and there was a sewing needle stuck through... -
One of my parents sent me this. She is having a hard time..
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Today I was with the older 3’s. One of the other teachers was late so I was filling in until she got there. I casually asked the lead teacher “where...
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Sometimes things just fly out of my mouth.
Today it was....DO NOT PULL THE BARBIE"S HEAD OFF, YOU ARE NOT SID FROM TOY STORY.
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Me, taking my 2 huge dogs out to their kennel at 7:10, 20 minutes before I open...I see a car pulling in the driveway. It's a newer dcm. My dcfs know...
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so for as long as I can remember, I have said this saying when I feel like things are out of control.
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This is kinda a funny post and kinda an advice post.
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So it turns out ...starting your day at 7:20 am , unplugging the septic tank ...does set the " tone " for the rest of the day .....sigh
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What are some things you would never imagine saying??? Here are a few of mine:
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DCB: (crying loudly): "Owie! Owieeeee!!!!!"
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Hubby bought this sign. He plans to refurbish the lights and then rent it out. What if I used it though? "Tuition Due" "Stay off the...
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DCM arrives with oldest of sibling set in her pajamas. I ask where is littlest sibling she says she's keeping him home bc he was up really late. She's...
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It made me think of some of my daycare kids and their parents!
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Uncle Chris changes a nappy: http://youtu.be/WSpIzwWDboI
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Usually I don't mind, but the kids in question are mine.
It's a PD day, they are at each other's throats, Im getting my period any... -
"Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!"
Everyone was literally rolling on the floor laughing. Picture book. Can't remember the... -
Now this is for fun ... I'm interested in what a provider would say if they didn't have to be professional on the worst daycare parent or daycare kid...
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What are some things you hear yourself say that if not in a daycare setting would sound really odd?
Today I've said
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I just came across an ad for My Little Graham Crackers Family Childcare. I think it would be fun to name the most interesting daycare names in your area....
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Ask your DCKs how many teeth they have. Next ask them how many teeth mommy has. Their answers crack me up! lovethis
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Just wanted to share!
HOW TO PUT A TODDLER TO BED IN 100 EASY STEPS
1. Announce that it's time to go to bed.
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"I'll be picking up an hour early today"
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1. I won't let 22 mos eat the tinker toy.
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So, what are some things you have heard come out of dck's mouths that you NEVER would have heard 15 or so years ago...... (Not bad things, just things...
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Today has been just wretched. Two teething babies and bratty toddlers...
Im just about ready to cry and pull my hair out when dcg who has... -
Today, our licensor came out, due to a call she received from the family we termed immediately last month. Nothing he said violated any licensing regulations,...
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There is an 'issue' at EVERY DROP OFF.
dcg/3 says "I PUKED THIS MORNING!" She even still SMELLED like puke.
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I had a parent who I termed for not scanning in her time for her free DC vouchers. She owed that & the 2 week notice. She sent me a F U text saying...
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Dh called me from his work to go over our schedule of errands this week.
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Warning...if you are easily offended and have no sense of humor.... do not watch this.......a few bits are over the top...but I still giggled....
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I win idiot mother of the year award today. I used to transport, but starting this semester I was no longer transporting. I signed up my 6yo Kindergarten...
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Gotta love a good Onion article... :::::: ( http://www.theonion.com/ )
Seriously though, how is everyone faring???
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.....can you be running the air.conditioner and the heater AT THE SAME TIME! We often have to run the heat in the morning and the air in the afternoon,...
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* this is just for fun! Just to bring a little humor to our day.
I would love to implement this policy:
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...you will be closed for the holidays? I posted on Check In Kids one month before Thanksgiving. I really don't think I should repost it, but BFF thinks...
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Soooo...ran out of the house in a huge rush after supper to get some last minute things for the Daycare Halloween Party tomorrow and notice that everyone...
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I ran out of hand soap in my automatic soap dispenser this morning so I grabbed a bar of Ivory soap out of the closet for the kids to use. They looked...
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This thread stems off another thread in which a mom asked the provider to warm baby's breastmilk in her bra. Just wondering what kind of crazy requests... -
Ha! Anyone notice daily patterns from their dcp that are hilarious?
I have one I find commical. Dcm and dcd are splitting up, have been... -
I posted in the middle of the night (3am ish) it is now 4:20 here and 6 people have looked at that post! I guess it is only 1am on the west coast.....
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I let all the dcg's play beauty shop and brush my hair and put clips in almost every day. Well today the oldest of the bunch whom I thought was putting... -
I'll bet we could all write a book. I really need to keep pen and paper handy so I can write all these golden sparks of wisdom and chuckles down.
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I normally fill out sheets for the parents to take home that includes a blurp about what their child learned today...and thought of what I wanted to put... -
Just sayin....
Between the SA'ers being home a half day, my screaming 4 yr old during nap , the SA'ers whining and now... -
Feels like how my week has gone.....no one wants to play or nap-except me
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New dcd comes in for pick up and announces how he is going to start potty training new dcb.
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I shall take you to bed & have my way with you. I will make you ache, shake, & sweat until you moan & groan. I will make you beg for mercy....
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I had the gparents of a newbie show up just now. Had not met them before and after finding out who they were, I welcomed them in. Got the baby up and...
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What not to do..........
Get mad at a daycare parents mother and complain to your friend on a text message....that ends up going to the... -
If you are 'older' you may want to join in.
-Remember when using 'paper diapers' meant you were a bad mother? Then later in the 70's people... -
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I watched a dcb for about a year before he went off to preschool last year.
This year, I took him during summer break.
I've... -
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I'm taking a class through our local Tech college and one of the handouts on environments has 3 sample classrooms - 600, 710 and 1,040 square feet....
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I love my little warriors!
The Spartans wouldn't have lasted five minutes with an army of toddlers!... -
Forgive me if I have told you these before. I'm menopausal, tired and it's Friday...
I love the kids around age 3. So vocal and they... -
I started posting more so I could get into that private board. ::
I've enjoyed the increased time I'm spending here! I learn so much... -
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My Dad manages a storage facility. Someone just moved out of one and told my Dad he could have everything left inside. It was a child care program that...
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Where can I find the pic with the "babysitter" sitting on the kid? I was also looking for the on the says- what your clients think you do, what...
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My neighbor across the street came over saying that they have a new roommate that just got a job -
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Forgot I had dough in the breadmaker. Timer went off, you know the beep, beep, beep. Loud, echos, and is a little high pitched-just the like smoke detector
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So a girl came to my front door today asking about daycare...she said she is a stay at home mom & doesn't have a job...she just needs someone to watch... -
So - what do you do about using the restroom? And does it vary depending on the ages you have? Several people I have talked to have told me they leave...
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Today mine would say Toy Picker Upper
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We tore our house up Monday night looking for a missing sport sock. Could not find that puppy anywhere and was ready to buy another pair when hubs found...
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my favorite is " You're too Loud" ...I find myself saying this a lot during the day
and "The Crazy is Out" because... -
Well, I was almost the home daycare of choice for the Obama girls.
Well, at least that was my dream... LOL!!! Last night I had a... -
Means all of the people who were turned down by the other daycare's start calling you. It's like they have radar or something. Just this week I've gotten...
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who had to make a trip to urgent care last night....
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This happened last week, but I'm still laughing about it. Early last week, dcm said that her sister had a Dora kitchen she was getting rid of and if...
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I have a divorced family that brings their Preschooler here. Every weekend the child is with one particular parent. Every Monday morning that particular...
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Who else never plays the lottery but just couldn't resist plunking down a few bucks for a chance at it this time?
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Then I realized that it would not be very concientious of me ! What was I thinking?
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So usually, when this DCM picks up she helps DCB put his shoes on and chats a little with me about his day. Yesterday she was in a big hurry. However,... -
....told me this morning I "look like I have a baby in my stomach".
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Little knucklehead. In my defense, I was bending over so it...
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I sit down to eat lunch with the kids....and the baby(10 mo.) sneezes, bits of carrot included, ALL over my plate. I look at it for a second and decide...
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My 2.5yo DCB come up to me and handed me a play phone. I asked who it was and he replied "My mommy wants to talk to you".
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I had to tell this one before I forgot!! Coloring 3yr old DCB starts to eat the crayons! I say "DCB, we don't eat crayons. Why are you eating... -
I feel terrible for saying but I feel that I NEED to get it out I HATE the sounds boys make while free playing!!!!!!!!
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Earlier today...
My 'potty training' 2.5 dck was in the bathroom this morning. She got off the potty and said, "Look! A biggy mommy... -
Some of you asked me to let you know about the family I interviewed
where my dog peed on the dads shoe.
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From the wonderful blog, Not Always Right:
(Note: 40 degrees Celsius is about 104 degrees Fahrenheit.)
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so every tues. my 3yr old niece comes with my sister. well my kids are home. My dd alex (she's 7) and my niece emma are playing with the dcb (he's 6)...
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Attention Daycare Provider as your final bonus, your return from vacation will be accompanied by such golden oldies as:
"I hate your... -
Before Christmas there were quite a few posts about either not getting any gifts from day care parents or getting lousy ones.
I was looking... -
I think I deserve a bonus from my one families for wiping their child's nose 100 times a day. My daughter's (age 2) have gotten good at telling me L***...
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I had an interview a few days ago for my last open spot for care.
I always put our 1 year old puppy outside when parents are here because he gets... -
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If the kid only knew that it was meatloaf, made with ground turkey and vegetable soup. I just melt half a piece of cheese on top, stick it on a roll,...
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It's raining!
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Anyone seen this commercial? I found it pretty funny...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Qc_nmSUGQ
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I have a 4 yr old dcg, who every time she passes gas, announces to everyone that she tooted and laughs. First of all, I never heard of "tooted"...
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Think I might put this in my parent handbook next year.
Definition of a Child Care Provider
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I love this! This is great! Thought I would share.
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So I have a daycare mom that is very forgetful, she text me last night while I was sleeping and asked if it was ok to drop off at 7am. I saw it this morning...
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Got any favorites. I like this one
"My job is taking care of four wild children all day and sending them home to their parents with... -
God created nap time for the sake of adults not the kids! Whew I'm so glad its nap time here!!!! Thank god its thursday because its my friday with the...
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Today, I was giving dcb(4months) tummy time and he was getting upset like he always does...So my ds(16 months) rushed over to him and started patting... -
I had a Dad tell me the other day "Your meals are too healthy!"
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26 years of being a DCP.....how many reminders do you think a person needs????............I give parents a printed calendar.......an email.......a newsletter.....AND...
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I don't usually have the T.V. on but I only had three little children here today so I had the PBS channel on. Well one of the little ones was playing...
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This is a topic of discussion for our Caring for Infants & Toddlers Class. I think it is kind of cute but since I really don't use time-out, it would...
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Seen the new Geico commercial with the robot daycare? Was pretty funny. Maybe i need to invest in some new technology for home child care.
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I say to my 13 month old, "N*****, you could eat until the cows come home."
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http://news.yahoo.com/stores-freezin...213431173.html
"We don't want the envelope to continue to be pushed,"... -
My 17mo dcg says "Oh S***!". It took me awhile to catch on to it because she says it so funny but now it is pretty clear that's what she's...
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do NOT use phrase "it's a piece of cake" while putting breakfast on the table.
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I have a DCG (3.5) that only stays 1 afternoon per week and she doesn't like to nap. I have repeatedly told DCM that she doesn't have to sleep but I...
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One of my little 3 year old's asked me 'Can we just skip nap today?'
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OMG I have found myself saying the weirdest things ever! Here are a few things I said today:
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I was wondering what your opinions are on the new ice cream flavor "Schweddy Balls." Will you buy this and how would you address any questions... -
Hi, I am not a member, but often have checked this site out as I am also a daycare provider. I just read this and thought this was very good and you...
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:confused: I have no idea what is up, but apparently there are a bunch of long time members whose posts are coming up as needing to be approved. ...
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I started off my day ripping a hole in the butt of my cute Jean capris at the park doing an under doggie and now just splattered neon green paint all... -
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Here's the sept. newsletter that was sent to me today. I admit I am already having a "grouchy" sort of day, so this may not be as bad as I'm... -
I don't remember if I ever saw on update with what you decided to do regarding the dead fish in your son's fishing backpack. Care to share? It's a...
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I saw the "wipes" thread and thought it said WINES!! ::::::
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If I ever quit daycare it will be bc of the parents not the children.
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Hi!
I am needing childcare for my two children, 1yr old son and 3yr old daughter.
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4 normal considerate golden parents must have eaten something blocking common sense today.
One dad, dropped off infant,... -
I open at 6am, but only have one child come at that time, the rest are contracted for 7am, but never get here until 8-830. My 6am wasnt here the last...
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So it's helaciously hot in Des Moines. One of my dc moms has her facebook profile set to a picture of a sign that says "Satan called. He wants...
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I had the most BIZARRE interview (if you could call it that) on Friday. I was meeting with a lady with 2 kids, even though I really only want to fill...
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I am so upset and stressed out right now...I am posting as unregister but am a registered poster...I just wanted to share this...
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At least I found it funny and on a day when I REALLY needed it too so here goes.
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Ok mom of infant changed her due to baby pooping in car. OMGOODNESS. Lol. It took 7 wipes 2 clean diapers and about 5 min!!! No strategy, no plan. I almost...
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Anyone seen this yet?
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I am going to the beach next week (yay!) and my friend is taking over for me w/daycare. She stopped by during nap yesterday and I gave her my house...
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One of my DC parents sent me this picture and I had to laugh. Not politically correct...but I have to admit I've had a few kids over the years that could...
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SO last night my son and I watched daddy daycare... I saw it years ago, but I was laughing my head off while realizing a lot of things.
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I've read all the stories on here about early drop offs and always laughed. Not that early drop offs are funny,just everyone's response cracked me up....
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This cracked me up!
I have five older kids here today. (four three yr olds and one four yr old)
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I'm sad to report I have three doing Kung Fu Fighting non-stop
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So one of my DCMs was picking up her daughter and as she was walking out I smelled this AWFUL rotten egg smell... One of my other DCBs was standing next... -
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Looking for a part- time person to watch 2 month old at my business location. This position will be daytime hours with a base hourly rate.... -
child holding a diary: Do you want to see the diarrhea book?"
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What information would you put in them?
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I will never have more than a few children at one time because I believe a low child to caregiver ratio is essential for high quality care. It also allows...
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OMG... The scariest thing just happened to me! One of my DCMs was dropping off her son at the door when my cat dashes in with a LIVE MOUSE in her mouth!!!!...
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Today, I went to the beach with my children. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said "You can hear the ocean if you put...
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I can't find the funny Craigslist ads thread, so I thought I'd post one that I found today:
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I'm getting one of these books to read to my kids at night! :: (Warning, contains language. Don't click the link if language offends you.)
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I was sent this video about a beautiful coat!! U have to see it to believe it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXFCXr5gbSA
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I couldn't find the old post about funny ads on Craigslist, but I really had to post this one:
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I have a 16 month old, just on the verge of really talking. He now says, Mama, dada, ball, ike (for my DH Mike), said bunny earlier this week.
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We were just at the lunch table today and started talking about oranges and stuff. Then we began talking about wouldn't it be wierd if apple juice came...
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I was putting my belt on this morning and my 5 year old dcg told me I needed to lose some more weight, walk on the treadmill and eat less. I have been... -
Hey everyone, hope you're having a great day. I wanted to post on something that happened yesterday.
I work in a center- a really bad... -
Pasta Putenesca
I took med shells, boiled and drained.
in a saute pan I took crushed reds, capers (1 tsp chopped), kalamata's,... -
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I opened the door today for my first two kids and giggled to myself. Mom is a substitute teacher and works about 2 days a week. I take her kids when... -
I knew it was going to be a rainy, dreary, dark, (did I mention dreary?) day.....
I decided to make bean burritos with bacon and broccolli... -
Both my Dcks fell asleep before noon in their highchairs mid lunch. Nap here is usually 12:30-3pm but Mondays I have to move everything around because...
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By now we have all seen the stop-smoking campaign that is lodged in my head; "The ****-O-Meter"...it makes me laugh and I am going to need one...
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Michael is letting me start sticky for funny things we see and hear.
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i will forget by Friday. LOL Apparently I have a future therapist on my hands.
DCG3; I had a bad Nemo dream.
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I have 2 DCKs today and they are playing trains. I have a wooden set that connects the cars by magnets. They keep trying to connect the cars together...
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yesterday I sent dcg (she will be 2 next week) in the corner, and her partner in crime. So I go and hear them chit chatting (no talking in the corner...
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It's Friday, it's been a long week for most of us I'm sure, lets get some giggles from sharing some of the things that made us laugh this week!
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My DS does the strangest thing.
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I am sorry I am your least favorite customer.
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hi all,
So I know some of you who frequent the form have read and helped out with the issue that I was... -
HAHAHA... I cant stop cracking up right now and have to share this with you guys...
One of my dcbs (a little 2 yr old) was playing in... -
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I saw this on another forum and thought it was funny:
How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?
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My DCF got here right on time just like they normally do. After DCM had dropped off I helped the kids take their coats off. I asked how their weekend...
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"have you been under any stress lately?" HAHAHAHA!::
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I was participating in another thread on another board about lunch and did the math of how many lunches I have served in the nearly 17 years of doing...
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I have to think of all the things that first time parents have done or have you do, or say to you-
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First time Mom brought 5 bottles,... -
Sometimes you need something to make you smile in the field we are in; and I thought I would start a thread of the cute little quirks that daycare kids... -
Saw this on Facebook & I thought folks here might enjoy it:
11 step program to becoming a parent
Lesson 1
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I have a 3 yr old DCG, a 18 month DCG and my new DCG today that is 22 months. They are all sitting at the little table playing with the kitchen stuff,...
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So I had a new pt dck start today. He's a love. 2yo talker. Even in his sleep! I keep going in to see if he's awake. Clear as day "time to play....
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:: I have the radio on a local station while we are doing art/craft time. I usually play a kid CD, but was listening for someone I knew to come on....anyways...
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I got a call this morning that I couldn't answer because I was answering the door for a dck, but as soon as I could, I listened to the voicemail. Here's... -
I just had to share this.....
We are all eating lunch and chatting away when I look over and this particular little girl (age 3) was fast... -
I don't usually get to big of a chuckle from the kids, but I was laughing my head off this morning. I have 3 girls all almost 5 years old sitting at...
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What is the most embarassing/funny thing that has happened to you while doing dc? Just thought a laugh would be good! TGIF!!!
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Some of my kids use the smaller, soft toliet seat. Others don't, so we hang it by the toliet and the kids take it off as they'd like (they are preschoolers...
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I figured with so many of us having a rough week (me included) we could use some cheering up. A mom just emailed me this and it made me smile.
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we were singing "5 little ducks" at circle this morning and one little girl was just singing her little heart out....
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a 3 yr old comes to me in tears, almost terrifyingly screaming that there was a finger nail on her toe,.. thinking someone picked theirs off I went over,...
