Venting Thread

[daycarediva]

Annnnd, they want to start.

I really have no reason not to start them. They are annoying and helicopery, but that's what the trial period is for.

The one out I may have is that they have some "questions" on the contract, so if it's a biggie I can use that to be done sooner.

I am terrible.

:: You should have offered her that drink, I'm telling you. Whatever you do decide, I hope it works out for the best

[Pestle]

Hurts 'cuz it's true. . . .

[Play Care]

:: You should have offered her that drink, I'm telling you. Whatever you do decide, I hope it works out for the best

So, today is her first day and

But, I'm telling her parents Friday that I will work out next week but then they need to find other care.

[daycarediva]

So, today is her first day and

But, I'm telling her parents Friday that I will work out next week but then they need to find other care.

Do you suspect special needs or just special snowflake needs?

[Play Care]

Do you suspect special needs or just special snowflake needs?

A snowflake if ever I saw one.

I mean, I was as clear as day about my quiet time being non-negotiable. And yet, here is she is chatting, singing, crawling off her mat. Despite me reminding her that it's QT, she has pictures, a stuffed bunny, a warm blanket, etc.

So I'm thinking of emailing mom today and doing it instead. I just can't deal with deliberate disobedience. But I'm going to make it all about HER needs, because clearly she is so special.

[daycarediva]

A snowflake if ever I saw one.

I mean, I was as clear as day about my quiet time being non-negotiable. And yet, here is she is chatting, singing, crawling off her mat. Despite me reminding her that it's QT, she has pictures, a stuffed bunny, a warm blanket, etc.

So I'm thinking of emailing mom today and doing it instead. I just can't deal with deliberate disobedience. But I'm going to make it all about HER needs, because clearly she is so special.

wow. What is school going to be like for her?

[Play Care]

Not day care related.

We have a 2010 Toyota Sienna. A few weeks ago the passenger side automatic slider broke. The wire came undone. Took it to our regular mechanic and said it was a dealership problem.
Hubs is off work today and brought it to the dealership.

$2,100.

Completely ridiculous. The car has less than 60,000 miles on it because it's parked in the garage most days. It doesn't get a lot of wear and tear. That it broke at all ticks me off. That they are clearly trying to hose us makes it worse.
And for resale/trade in we really have no choice but to fix it (though we plan to call around)

[daycarediva]

Playcare, can you find out how complicated the repair is?

We have a local auto body/tech class that has kids (well, 17-20ish) repair cars for the cost of parts + donation, with a licensed mechanic supervising.

We also have my dad who is a mechanic. I replaced the transmission in my escalade for less than they quoted you.

[BumbleBee]

The 2 who need naps aren't napping. Grrrrrr

[Controlled Chaos]

Not day care related.

We have a 2010 Toyota Sienna. A few weeks ago the passenger side automatic slider broke. The wire came undone. Took it to our regular mechanic and said it was a dealership problem.
Hubs is off work today and brought it to the dealership.

$2,100.

Completely ridiculous. The car has less than 60,000 miles on it because it's parked in the garage most days. It doesn't get a lot of wear and tear. That it broke at all ticks me off. That they are clearly trying to hose us makes it worse.
And for resale/trade in we really have no choice but to fix it (though we plan to call around)

Ack we have same car! Yep, call around. Good luck!

[Blackcat31]

Not day care related.

We have a 2010 Toyota Sienna. A few weeks ago the passenger side automatic slider broke. The wire came undone. Took it to our regular mechanic and said it was a dealership problem.
Hubs is off work today and brought it to the dealership.

$2,100.

Completely ridiculous. The car has less than 60,000 miles on it because it's parked in the garage most days. It doesn't get a lot of wear and tear. That it broke at all ticks me off. That they are clearly trying to hose us makes it worse.
And for resale/trade in we really have no choice but to fix it (though we plan to call around)

Youtube it!

If you or your DH isn't skilled enough, ask your mechanic if he will do it. My DS does ALL his own car repairs and he learns how to do a majority of them via Youtube.

My DH is mechanically inclined so I don't pay for car repairs ever (thank goodness!) but my DH says he knows how to fix stuff simply based on lack of options and money from when he was younger.

[Hunni Bee]

This exhausted child... flipping over chairs, her cot, the trashcan, talking at the top of her voice unless I tell her "no" for the entire two hour naptime. Nothing works to keep her quiet unless I put all 50 pounds of her in my lap and rock her to sleep. She has woken all but two of my kids.

This grandpa picks up between 2:40 and 3:00, tail end of naptime, everyday. Instead of waiting at the door for me to open it and send his granddaughter out..he has to come in, let the door slam, tries to wake up kids to say hi, riles up the kids who are already awake but sitting quietly, talks to his granddaughter and me, and then leaves and lets the door slam behind him.

What is P.M. snack? A mixture of chocolate chips, Golden Graham's and marshmallows.

I can't do today. I'm done.

[sharlan]

This exhausted child... flipping over chairs, her cot, the trashcan, talking at the top of her voice unless I tell her "no" for the entire two hour naptime. Nothing works to keep her quiet unless I put all 50 pounds of her in my lap and rock her to sleep. She has woken all but two of my kids.

This grandpa picks up between 2:40 and 3:00, tail end of naptime, everyday. Instead of waiting at the door for me to open it and send his granddaughter out..he has to come in, let the door slam, tries to wake up kids to say hi, riles up the kids who are already awake but sitting quietly, talks to his granddaughter and me, and then leaves and lets the door slam behind him.

What is P.M. snack? A mixture of chocolate chips, Golden Graham's and marshmallows.

I can't do today. I'm done.

Sugar, sugar, and more sugar. The person who makes the menu needs to deal with the kids.

Tell Grandpa to stay outside of the door.

[Play Care]

Thanks for the ideas, I'll have to check it out.

DH said they said it's because the automatic door motor is what went, and that need to be replaced. I was willing to shell out $500-$600, but not thousands.
Ugh. At this point the girls are older and my dc career is winding down. My next vehicle will not be a mini van.

[Blackcat31]

Thanks for the ideas, I'll have to check it out.

DH said they said it's because the automatic door motor is what went, and that need to be replaced. I was willing to shell out $500-$600, but not thousands.
Ugh. At this point the girls are older and my dc career is winding down. My next vehicle will not be a mini van.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFQa0ja5Ydg

Looks like the part (the motor that controls it) can be ordered for less than $200.