Venting Thread

[LysesKids]

I just pissed a parent off...

not only didn't remember today was pay day, (All fees due today because the 1st landing on Saturday), but she didn't mark it on her calendar about Monday closing... it's only one of 6 Federal Holidays I close; I don't close on Veteran's day, Columbus etc, just the 6 Major ones., But how do you forget you owe monthly fees? She wanted to pay Tuesday... lady I have bills to pay & tomorrow morning is the only time I can make a deposit in order to pay bills due the 1st to the 5th (my work hrs are not banking hrs), plus my contract specifically states, no pay, you automatically become drop-in and must pay higher daily fees in order to keep care. She's not a happy person as her job is stressing her along with still moving from Atlanta to here.

[amberrose3dg]

"DS settles better when he arrives early, so he's one of the only kids there. He likes staying late, too, since he gets to play with the toys in peace, and gets a go at the toys in the toddler room as well."

"If DD was ever naughty, I used to threaten her with a day at home with me instead of daycare. Worked as a threat, so I know she loved it."


Why do I read parent blogs? Why?

Looking forward to her "Why don't my kids call or visit me" posts in 15 years.

bingo!
I really wonder what goes on in their heads.

[amberrose3dg]

And this is why I specifically ask what their back up plan is in cases of illness or emergency closings. If your power went out in a storm she's going to have to pick up too, I mean seriously. But dope & drop, not happening on my watch

I remember what happened in 2011 when the Derecho hit. I was trying to drive there that day from AR because my oldest daughter had been airlifted to Baltimore/Hopkins. No gasoline, ice or electric in numerous states for days

She is just one of those train wreck of a person. She told me tuesday when she picked up early that he puked the night before but had no fever. If i could prove it be out of here so fast her head would spin. Dad watched him so she had backup care. She doesn't like being told no.
So far hes been cranky but no fever.

[Cat Herder]

"DS settles better when he arrives early, so he's one of the only kids there. He likes staying late, too, since he gets to play with the toys in peace, and gets a go at the toys in the toddler room as well."

"If DD was ever naughty, I used to threaten her with a day at home with me instead of daycare. Worked as a threat, so I know she loved it."


Why do I read parent blogs? Why?

Looking forward to her "Why don't my kids call or visit me" posts in 15 years.

[LysesKids]

dcm sends me passive aggressive messages at 9pm last night he has been fever free for 24 hours and will be at daycare tomorrow. Medication takes time to work. If she drops this kid off dose and drop she will be done here. She already did that on Tuesday and lied. She will find herself without daycare if that baby has a fever later today.

And this is why I specifically ask what their back up plan is in cases of illness or emergency closings. If your power went out in a storm she's going to have to pick up too, I mean seriously. But dope & drop, not happening on my watch

I remember what happened in 2011 when the Derecho hit. I was trying to drive there that day from AR because my oldest daughter had been airlifted to Baltimore/Hopkins. No gasoline, ice or electric in numerous states for days

[amberrose3dg]

Parents are really trying to test me. dcb 15 months breaks out in fever yesterday not eating and crying. Called for pick up. Mom takes to dr and is told "ear infection". Mom is upset he cannot come today. "I'll lose my job" First you knew he was sick told me when you picked up that he threw up the night before. You sent him anyway. Be lucky I do not terminate on the spot for lying. 24 fever free. You bring him back and he still has a fever he will go home again and the clock will start over.

dcm sends me passive aggressive messages at 9pm last night he has been fever free for 24 hours and will be at daycare tomorrow. Medication takes time to work. If she drops this kid off dose and drop she will be done here. She already did that on Tuesday and lied. She will find herself without daycare if that baby has a fever later today.

[LysesKids]

So, dcg diaper exploded a massive diarrhea blowout all over the playroom. It was not only on her clothes (and hands and hair I might add) but all over the rug... and of course the other kids stepped in it before I could get anything cleaned up.
It took me a half hour to get dcg cleaned up enough to put new clothes on, text mom & dad to get her then attempt carpet cleaning and other-kids cleaning.

Dad picks her up.

15 minutes later, my phone (ring camera) detects motion out front. HE'S PUSHING HER ON OUR OUTDOOR SWING.

WTF.

I told him she was covered in poo.

I swear people have no respect for anyone anymore.

Imagine if something had happened & you didn't have RING? I have the same Ring set up, and once a parent picks up, I better hear that motion sensor go off in front saying your car is off my property within 5 minutes ( some parents take longer to buckle in carseats than others); if not my neighbors will call me asking questions

[amberrose3dg]

So, dcg diaper exploded a massive diarrhea blowout all over the playroom. It was not only on her clothes (and hands and hair I might add) but all over the rug... and of course the other kids stepped in it before I could get anything cleaned up.
It took me a half hour to get dcg cleaned up enough to put new clothes on, text mom & dad to get her then attempt carpet cleaning and other-kids cleaning.

Dad picks her up.

15 minutes later, my phone (ring camera) detects motion out front. HE'S PUSHING HER ON OUR OUTDOOR SWING.

WTF.

I told him she was covered in poo.

I swear people have no respect for anyone anymore.

Oh my goodness. He isn't very bright is he.

[Snowmom]

So, dcg diaper exploded a massive diarrhea blowout all over the playroom. It was not only on her clothes (and hands and hair I might add) but all over the rug... and of course the other kids stepped in it before I could get anything cleaned up.
It took me a half hour to get dcg cleaned up enough to put new clothes on, text mom & dad to get her then attempt carpet cleaning and other-kids cleaning.

Dad picks her up.

15 minutes later, my phone (ring camera) detects motion out front. HE'S PUSHING HER ON OUR OUTDOOR SWING.

WTF.

I told him she was covered in poo.

I swear people have no respect for anyone anymore.

[LysesKids]

Feel bad for dcb. He had no bath last night, not even a washcloth scrub down plus he doesn't brush his teeth in the mornings. His legs and feet are as dirty as they were when he went home yesterday. Not the 1st time it's happened either. Last time he went 3 days before he finally had a bath. This is summer people, kids play in the dirt and wear shorts. Please keep your kids clean. They're more important than eating dinner with your new chef boyfriend who you're so in love with after 3 weeks.

He double Hockey sticks; Me, I give at least one of my babies a wash cloth scrub daily because of diaper blowouts...

Yesterday 8 month old, little Miss, had hers go all the way up her back just as she laid down to drink last bottle (my late child). Totally had to strip & wash, no option. Now what I have taught my older kids (all under 24 months mind you) is how to take a wipe and wash legs, hands & feet after we come inside from playing because we don't want dirt on the carpet . It's too cute because then they start taking wipes & trying to wash handprints off screen door (glass)

[Josiegirl]

Feel bad for dcb. He had no bath last night, not even a washcloth scrub down plus he doesn't brush his teeth in the mornings. His legs and feet are as dirty as they were when he went home yesterday. Not the 1st time it's happened either. Last time he went 3 days before he finally had a bath. This is summer people, kids play in the dirt and wear shorts. Please keep your kids clean. They're more important than eating dinner with your new chef boyfriend who you're so in love with after 3 weeks.

[amberrose3dg]

Well, this a.m. twins came in as I was getting breakfast ready and they start hiding behind dcm. So dcm starts working her magic, 1 comes right to the table and dcm has to persuade other dcg to come sit down. If dcm had just left I could've done it myself. So as dcg is sitting down, other dcg says I want the pink cup! Dcm goes 'oh boy'. So I tell dcm this happened the other day and dcg cried for 10 minutes over it. I just told her I don't play those games here. Lol Dcm didn't know what to say.

It really is okay to let your child cry; they won't break, it won't ruin their self-esteem. It's not a bad thing if they don't get every single thing they want, trust me.

Five more days happyface

Parents are really trying to test me. dcb 15 months breaks out in fever yesterday not eating and crying. Called for pick up. Mom takes to dr and is told "ear infection". Mom is upset he cannot come today. "I'll lose my job" First you knew he was sick told me when you picked up that he threw up the night before. You sent him anyway. Be lucky I do not terminate on the spot for lying. 24 fever free. You bring him back and he still has a fever he will go home again and the clock will start over.

[Josiegirl]

Now now if you don't you will be told you are unfit for their child.
This is why I cannot wait to be done with this job.

Well, this a.m. twins came in as I was getting breakfast ready and they start hiding behind dcm. So dcm starts working her magic, 1 comes right to the table and dcm has to persuade other dcg to come sit down. If dcm had just left I could've done it myself. So as dcg is sitting down, other dcg says I want the pink cup! Dcm goes 'oh boy'. So I tell dcm this happened the other day and dcg cried for 10 minutes over it. I just told her I don't play those games here. Lol Dcm didn't know what to say.

It really is okay to let your child cry; they won't break, it won't ruin their self-esteem. It's not a bad thing if they don't get every single thing they want, trust me.

Five more days happyface

[sharlan]

3 miles in on a 4 mile walk this morning, I got a flat tire on my stroller.

I had to call dh to come get us.

[LysesKids]

15 month old is being extremely aggressive towards other kids all week. Taking toys, scratching when she doesn’t get her way, smacking and even pulled my hair TWICE. Texted mom about it on Monday. Her response was hmm that’s weird she doesn’t act like that at home.

Comes in this morning, pulled moms hair twice and scratched her sister. What was done about this?!? NOTHING!!!

Both girls I like this. I can’t deal with it.

If mom won't handle it then you might not be able to change the behavior; everyone needs to be onboard. I do under 24 months only... I specifically state in my contract I age out starting at 18 months and no later than 21 months based on if I have infants waiting on the space (and partially because many toddlers need more play space, but they also become more aggressive ); none of my families have issues with me suggesting they need to move on sooner than later if I see too much biting or aggression... I love the one little I had to push out by 19 months because he was hurting younger infants and his mom agreed; he picked it up from cousins & just didn't get that jumping on babies backs was not OK... at 3.5 years you would never know it's same kid (I still care for as a Drop-in on football weekends when the babies aren't actually here along with a few other aged out toddlers/preschool age).