Venting Thread

[Controlled Chaos]

My infant has been here for a month and a half. She is lovely, napped well with the swaddle but she can get out of it now - so it is time for some sleep training She co sleeps at home, mom know that doesn't work here. She napped for 30 min this morning - but as been screaming for nearly 30 min for 2nd nap. I hope she settles soon and sleeps at least 2 hours. Her poor little body needs it. And my head could use a break from the screaming. I just keep looking at my sweet 12m old napping beside me - I trained him not to long ago and look at him now. I can do this again. I can. Big breath

[MsLisa]

I STILL get calls about my old failed in-home daycare at least 1-2 times a week.
(I think its still on yelp, online phone book or google...ugh!)
BUT.....I get NO calls or emails for people to hire me as a Nanny & I’m advertised almost everywhere. Not even job offers after sending out resumes.
WTF! :confused:

[childcaremom]

Again

New dck started on Monday. I was thorough at my interview about naps. Talked to them about a month ago, again about naps. Emailed them on Friday to remind them of our nap schedule.

Guess who won't nap for me? She comes yesterday with a note of her nap times. Morning nap time doesn't correlate to ours and her afternoon nap is "hit or miss". Noting that she goes to sleep with a bottle, which I told them is not happening, during interviews.

This child had an ok day yesterday. Today is a clingy, crying tired mess.

Why would a parent do this to their child? It is so unfair to them. She is not enjoying herself. :confused:

Having a convo with dcm tonight.

[ChelseaB]

Taxes. Time/space percentage. Income vs expenses. Deductibles. Making sure all of my numbers and records match up. Ohh the headache. Lol.

I opt to do my own taxes since I've worked in accounting, and I've always done our personal taxes. I'm pretty savvy about this stuff, but the last 2 days of crunching has my head spinning! At least they're primarily done, pending the documentation for our personal taxes so that we can file by month end. And on that note, good luck to all of my fellow providers during this difficult time! :::hug:

[Play Care]

I have so much tax stuff to do and I've been putting it off.
I just. can't. face. it.

Seriously I'm "hiding" in the living room reading books and eating chocolate while the kids nap rather than face the music.

[Indoorvoice]

I have so much tax stuff to do and I've been putting it off.
I just. can't. face. it.

Seriously I'm "hiding" in the living room reading books and eating chocolate while the kids nap rather than face the music.

I'm right there with you, girl! I keep saying "I'll start it tomorrow..." We'll tomorrow keeps coming and I'm no closer to starting. Oops.

[MsLisa]

I'm suspended from work for 3 days....
over a "suddenly we need a sign in/out sheet" argument.
So I threw in my 2 weeks notice. My last day is the 20th.

The pain of leaving those kids hurts me more then anything. Also feeling like I failed my husband, even though my money was a "cushion" for like dinners and fun stuff. But I’ve been job hunting for almost 3 months now so its not like I wasn't already planning to leave....oh well. Fate made the decision for me I guess....

Gotta keep myself busy since I don't have friends to vent to and I don't want to let it sink me into depression.

[LysesKids]

I STILL get calls about my old failed in-home daycare at least 1-2 times a week.
(I think its still on yelp, online phone book or google...ugh!)
BUT.....I get NO calls or emails for people to hire me as a Nanny & I’m advertised almost everywhere. Not even job offers after sending out resumes.
WTF! :confused:

Have you applied at the on call Nanny places? I found work when I lived in KC (6 months) as a Temp Nanny thru an agency. I know a lot of people hate CL, but some locals here have managed to get hired as Nannies recently. I even got a few on call jobs in AR on weekends a few years back by putting an ad on CL ( I had a 2 page website too). I would also Google your old daycare name & see what pops up... even yelp can put a closed "sign" on a business that is defunct, but it won't delete it like the other places

[Rockgirl]

I'm suspended from work for 3 days....
over a "suddenly we need a sign in/out sheet" argument.
So I threw in my 2 weeks notice. My last day is the 20th.

The pain of leaving those kids hurts me more then anything. Also feeling like I failed my husband, even though my money was a "cushion" for like dinners and fun stuff. But I’ve been job hunting for almost 3 months now so its not like I wasn't already planning to leave....oh well. Fate made the decision for me I guess....

Gotta keep myself busy since I don't have friends to vent to and I don't want to let it sink me into depression.

Oh, man--I'm sorry your job ended that way! I don't blame you for giving notice--sounds like there were many frustrations there. Would it be an option to reopen your home daycare, since you are still getting calls?

[MsLisa]

Oh, man--I'm sorry your job ended that way! I don't blame you for giving notice--sounds like there were many frustrations there. Would it be an option to reopen your home daycare, since you are still getting calls?

I kind of seen it coming to be honest. Just trying to stay positive now and not let my bitterness make things worse.

Even after taking back all the toys I bought/brought to the program, its not really enough to restart. Most calls are for toddlers and under too which I'm in no way equipped for. Obviously I thought about this. .

Have you applied at the on call Nanny places? I found work when I lived in KC (6 months) as a Temp Nanny thru an agency. I know a lot of people hate CL, but some locals here have managed to get hired as Nannies recently. I even got a few on call jobs in AR on weekends a few years back by putting an ad on CL ( I had a 2 page website too). I would also Google your old daycare name & see what pops up... even yelp can put a closed "sign" on a business that is defunct, but it won't delete it like the other places

I am on craigslist, care, sittercity and enanny. There are no agencies remotely near my area sadly (just googled it!). Its a very oversaturated $25/day SAHM market here so I’m one in a dozen doing this (although I’m the only one looking to provide in the client's home). What was your web page like, if you don't mind sharing?

THANK YOU LADIES.
You're about as close as I have to 'in the biz" friends so....lovethis

[daycarediva]

Lisa have you thought about going to the school district? you would make a WONDERFUL TA in an ECE or honestly any age classroom. You have a wealth of experience and it would eliminate the 'parent' hassle.

My vent today. I lost my checkbook. I tore the house apart last night. I am meticulously organized, and it is ALWAYS kept in my desk. Never moved. I know it didn't leave the house, so I don't have to cancel everything. I just started a new register, but I liked my checkbook wallet. dangit.

[LysesKids]

I kind of seen it coming to be honest. Just trying to stay positive now and not let my bitterness make things worse.

Even after taking back all the toys I bought/brought to the program, its not really enough to restart. Most calls are for toddlers and under too which I'm in no way equipped for. Obviously I thought about this. .



I am on craigslist, care, sittercity and enanny. There are no agencies remotely near my area sadly (just googled it!). Its a very oversaturated $25/day SAHM market here so I’m one in a dozen doing this (although I’m the only one looking to provide in the client's home). What was your web page like, if you don't mind sharing?

THANK YOU LADIES.
You're about as close as I have to 'in the biz" friends so....lovethis

I'll dig it up off my old computer later tonight; essentially I was an ON CALL NANNY w/ a twist...

[Miss A]

Child who thinks is is funny to head butt mom has head butted me today. In the mouth. They pushed my front tooth back, there was blood everywhere, and my lip is swollen. Mom's response? "Maybe DCK learned their lesson. They are always doing that to me to be funny." No, I'm sorry that happened, will you be OK? Do you need to see a dentist? Ugh.

[Controlled Chaos]

Child who thinks is is funny to head butt mom has head butted me today. In the mouth. They pushed my front tooth back, there was blood everywhere, and my lip is swollen. Mom's response? "Maybe DCK learned their lesson. They are always doing that to me to be funny." No, I'm sorry that happened, will you be OK? Do you need to see a dentist? Ugh.

That's terrible! I can't imagine not apologizing for my child hurting someone, no matter how much of an accident I thought is was... I am so sorry :hug:

[Hunni Bee]

DCM: I understand DCB has really bad excema on his bottom, but you could actually still wash it regularly. He smelled so bad today that everywhere he went smelled like butt. I cleaned him up and changed his underwear (into loaner pants because he had no extra) but he still smells.