Venting Thread

[amberrose3dg]

Today we are supposed to get a big snow storm, and all schools closed last night in anticipation. Wednesday is my lighter day (3 kiddos scheduled) but 2 are teachers kids so they won't be here. My ONE kid has two older SA siblings who will be staying home. They are just *now* deciding what to do with him

I could still be sleeping::

That is the worst. We had a bad ice storm this morning. I actually had parents that were home with school age considering bringing their kids. So you are home anyways and you are gonna go out in this?

[Play Care]

Today we are supposed to get a big snow storm, and all schools closed last night in anticipation. Wednesday is my lighter day (3 kiddos scheduled) but 2 are teachers kids so they won't be here. My ONE kid has two older SA siblings who will be staying home. They are just *now* deciding what to do with him

I could still be sleeping::

[Farmerswife]

1 yr old has been out for a week and a half with Influenza. It's amazing how quickly they can forget how to nap when they hang out with Mom and Grandma for 10 days!

[BumbleBee]

Dcm sent her 4 yr old to preschool with a 99.5 temp today. Jokes on her because if he temps above 100.4 after preschool he's excluded tomorrow and there's no preschool on Friday's.

[Blackcat31]

OMG I hate it too. I unlock the door when I know it's drop off or pick up time. But dbdcd(douche bag dcd)drops his ds off at noon sharp, every single school day. Like clockwork. I was busy changing the baby right in the living room when they came so when they knocked on the door I hollered come in. They wait. And wait. I finish and open the door; dcb says we heard you. I know my face said WTF? and dbdcd would've been able to read it if he had an ounce of brain cells.

DBDCD :: :: ::

I think I woke a couple of my toddlers because I was laughing so loudly....

[Josiegirl]

Ugh I hate that. Especially when they show up early or later then expected. You can wait!

OMG I hate it too. I unlock the door when I know it's drop off or pick up time. But dbdcd(douche bag dcd)drops his ds off at noon sharp, every single school day. Like clockwork. I was busy changing the baby right in the living room when they came so when they knocked on the door I hollered come in. They wait. And wait. I finish and open the door; dcb says we heard you. I know my face said WTF? and dbdcd would've been able to read it if he had an ounce of brain cells.

[amberrose3dg]

Dear DCP,

When your daughter with emotional problems arrives, I need ALL my patience to deal with her when I open the door and she's having her buckets of tears and/or temper tantrum. If you decide to allow her to knock constantly because I am tied up with a diaper, and you know perfectly well that this is the reason I haven't answered the door already, because the same thing happened yesterday, then you are setting us all up for problems.

Please, please don't deplete my patience BEFORE I've even opened the door!

Ugh I hate that. Especially when they show up early or later then expected. You can wait!

[Mom2Two]

Dear DCP,

When your daughter with emotional problems arrives, I need ALL my patience to deal with her when I open the door and she's having her buckets of tears and/or temper tantrum. If you decide to allow her to knock constantly because I am tied up with a diaper, and you know perfectly well that this is the reason I haven't answered the door already, because the same thing happened yesterday, then you are setting us all up for problems.

Please, please don't deplete my patience BEFORE I've even opened the door!

[Mom2Two]

I'm not in the public much anyways, being the introvert that I am. But when I was grocery shopping Sunday, I swear this coughing kid was following me down every aisle.
All the flu news is making me paranoid this year.

This made me laugh when I read it. I got this image of the kid who seemed like he was following you around and you looking over your shoulder nervously, trying to get away.

[amberrose3dg]

They seem to be. I have had over 100 people apply and not 1 of them are an ideal candidate to hire. One day was a snow day and it wasn't bad. Another two days in a row she had a Drs note. Last Friday she had a stomach bug. Now 10 days later she is feeling iffy and calling off. I'm just tired of the headache relying on people.

And she called off again at 430 am. Why do people not want to work anymore.
I have decided to give a couple of families notice and let her finish out while they look for other arrangements. I talked to licensing and can keep the larger license with less kids in case I find someone else that is reliable or change my mind. As long as I am within ratios.

[Claraskids]

I’m sorry.... :hug:
I’ve been there as well..
Sometimes it’s best for all
Just make sure to send your licensor a heads up

Thanks, Blackcat! I did send an alert to my licensor shortly after they finally left. Had to give myself a few minutes to stop shaking first.

[Blackcat31]

Termination gone ugly. It changed from 4 weeks to immediate! I'm sure they will report me but I don't care. Good bye, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

I’m sorry.... :hug:
I’ve been there as well..
Sometimes it’s best for all
Just make sure to send your licensor a heads up

[Claraskids]

Termination gone ugly. It changed from 4 weeks to immediate! I'm sure they will report me but I don't care. Good bye, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[amberrose3dg]

Wow, 5 times in one month? I don't think I've closed 5 times, due to illness, over the past 5 years. Are good assistants hard to come by? Unless she had pneumonia or something, I think I'd be looking for a replacement or like you're thinking, drop your numbers to where you'd be legal doing it yourself.

They seem to be. I have had over 100 people apply and not 1 of them are an ideal candidate to hire. One day was a snow day and it wasn't bad. Another two days in a row she had a Drs note. Last Friday she had a stomach bug. Now 10 days later she is feeling iffy and calling off. I'm just tired of the headache relying on people.

[Josiegirl]

I was lucky enough to go to his meeting. My husband and oldest daughter helped out.It was frustrating since I wanted my husband to go as well. My son by all of the standard testing is on the spectrum and will qualify for his IEP.
It is a relief because I know he needs that extra help while at school. I now have to decide what to do about my assistant. She has called out 5 times in the month of January. I am seriously considering letting some kids go so I am no longer required to have one.

Wow, 5 times in one month? I don't think I've closed 5 times, due to illness, over the past 5 years. Are good assistants hard to come by? Unless she had pneumonia or something, I think I'd be looking for a replacement or like you're thinking, drop your numbers to where you'd be legal doing it yourself.