Venting Thread

[Mad_Pistachio]

we have two brothers in DC, a 3yo and a 5yo. the 3yo has dislocated his wrist and was in a cast for a couple of weeks. today, he was dropped off later than usual (the 5yo was already there) because DCM took him to take the cast off.
the 5yo said, "I want to break my arm, too, so I can be with Mommy!"
that wouldn't be as bad if he didn't try to hurt himself a few times during the rest of the day. like, tripping and slipping intentionally (he's not clumsy).
how bad should it be that a 5yo wants to harm himself just to be with Mom?.. :confused:

[amberrose3dg]

Oh, I let the family know upfront that I wasn't getting to eat dinner until they left and that I was none to happy about it - I was "hangry" by the time it was all said and done @ 8:15, but I held my temper

Late is something us providers do not like! It gets on my nerves more than anything!!

[LysesKids]

Ugh I had someone like 40 minutes late to interview. She has been late picking up her kid almost every day! I had to tell them if it continued they are out of here. I am already staying open 15 minutes longer than I'd like to. Do not push it!!

Oh, I let the family know upfront that I wasn't getting to eat dinner until they left and that I was none to happy about it - I was "hangry" by the time it was all said and done @ 8:15, but I held my temper

[amberrose3dg]

I set this Meet & greet for 6pm tonight. 5:30 I get a text asking for 6:30... sure, gives me time to vacuum & take out trash. Now she texts me (like just now) saying she is running behind & it will be another 25 minutes; Damn, I just want to lock up & cook dinner... as is, it will now be closer to 8pm before I can get something in the oven. Would it be bad of me to have a quick glass of wine and some cheese crackers while waiting?

Ugh I had someone like 40 minutes late to interview. She has been late picking up her kid almost every day! I had to tell them if it continued they are out of here. I am already staying open 15 minutes longer than I'd like to. Do not push it!!

[LysesKids]

I was thinking the same thing. I just feel that someone who is already making me jump through hoops to meet with them, isn't going to work out as a good client anyways. How did it work out in the end??

Ended up showing just before 7pm and wanting Drop-in 2 days a week for the summer only (little would have aged out by August anyway). I did have a glass of wine while cooking dinner @ 8:15pm after they left... it was stressful because for someone who read my website before coming, mom questioned me on policies that are non negotiable (like no fragrance, wanting to send snacks, asking me to potty train a 22 month old when she hadn't even started etc); step dad was on board with my schedule and rules, mom no, grandma loved me . I need $$ but not that bad.

[Josiegirl]

Nope! I’d cancel and last minute too. My evening time is very important to me.

I was thinking the same thing. I just feel that someone who is already making me jump through hoops to meet with them, isn't going to work out as a good client anyways. How did it work out in the end??

[Ac114]

I set this Meet & greet for 6pm tonight. 5:30 I get a text asking for 6:30... sure, gives me time to vacuum & take out trash. Now she texts me (like just now) saying she is running behind & it will be another 25 minutes; Damn, I just want to lock up & cook dinner... as is, it will now be closer to 8pm before I can get something in the oven. Would it be bad of me to have a quick glass of wine and some cheese crackers while waiting?

Nope! I’d cancel and last minute too. My evening time is very important to me.

[LysesKids]

I hate people that run late...

I set this Meet & greet for 6pm tonight. 5:30 I get a text asking for 6:30... sure, gives me time to vacuum & take out trash. Now she texts me (like just now) saying she is running behind & it will be another 25 minutes; Damn, I just want to lock up & cook dinner... as is, it will now be closer to 8pm before I can get something in the oven. Would it be bad of me to have a quick glass of wine and some cheese crackers while waiting?

[Febby]

I was going to get a required training class done today during nap time since I only have two kids for nap since the rest are at school/Head Start. Guess what website is currently down? Yup, my training website.

[Ac114]

School agers!!!! What was I thinking?? Enough said.

[amberrose3dg]

I am on hour 26 of a migraine from H-E-Double Hockey Sticks. The sensitivity to light and smell is going to be the death of me today.

One DCM coughed until she puked in my entryway. Then says "opps" as she shrugs her shoulders, and leaves me a floor to sanitize.

Another DCM brings payment to drop-off that was due on Friday, and despite having a notice of adjusted rate due to Memorial Day she still shorted me.

I just want to fast forward through this day and start fresh tomorrow.

Oh my goodness. I think i would of handed her the bucket to clean that up! And parent that shorted you I hope you said something!!

[Miss A]

I am on hour 26 of a migraine from H-E-Double Hockey Sticks. The sensitivity to light and smell is going to be the death of me today.

One DCM coughed until she puked in my entryway. Then says "opps" as she shrugs her shoulders, and leaves me a floor to sanitize.

Another DCM brings payment to drop-off that was due on Friday, and despite having a notice of adjusted rate due to Memorial Day she still shorted me.

I just want to fast forward through this day and start fresh tomorrow.

[hwichlaz]

Just a vent, because this child only has three weeks left here...she’s a teachers kid and starting kindy in the fall....

Despite playing games to practice, among other things including bribes, this child cannot whisper. In fact, she can’t be quiet. Part of it is on purpose, but I really believe she can’t figure out whispering.

This means she has to lay quietly during rest time or her friends can’t sleep. So I have her lay down in another room-ish (open floor plan) because she flops around, sighs loudly, moans etc. I’ve tried a box of quiet toy, and a stack of books as well....nope. If she’s allowed an alternative activity it’s flat out beyond her to remember it’s not talking time. She’ll practically shout my name when she decides she’s bored. So....she has to rest. Until this month, she actually napped 4 out of 5 days, so it mostly worked out. But now she’s flipped that.

Sigh....just 3 more weeks 😬

She’s a totally awesome kid. Other than a serious case of the “look at me look at me’s” and the inability to do anything quietly....I’m going to miss her like crazy.

[amberrose3dg]

DCM at pickup: we’d like to do away with afternoon naps because DCG (just turned 3) is staying up too late in the evenings and we need time to relax.

🤣🤣🤣

Sorry, nap is non negotiable. Usually nap time is when I have a second to breath while I’m watching your child for 9 hours a day and when your child goes home, I have my own to deal with.

No thanks!

They can look for alternate arrangements

[Ac114]

DCM at pickup: we’d like to do away with afternoon naps because DCG (just turned 3) is staying up too late in the evenings and we need time to relax.

🤣🤣🤣

Sorry, nap is non negotiable. Usually nap time is when I have a second to breath while I’m watching your child for 9 hours a day and when your child goes home, I have my own to deal with.

No thanks!