Venting Thread

[Sweet pea]

Passive aggressive parents 😡
I'll just nod and smile, least I only have to put up with them 10 minutes a day!

My driveway recently became the neighborhood bus stop. New family moved in and mom stands in my driveway smoking in front of all those kids. On my property where smoking is illegal. Really? I feel like I shouldn't have to tell someone that its not ok to smoke on someone else's property in front of a bunch of children. I hate people.

You shouldn’t have to tell her but apparently you do. I had the same problem, I told her my son has asthma, he does but it’s very mild, and she cannot smoke anywhere near him or my other kids because of the smoke smell. It worked. What seemed obvious to me wasn’t for her but at least there’s no more smoking now.

[HappyEverAfter]

It's Monday and I've woken up with some intense back pain. I have no idea how I will be able to pick up children today. I can't even stand up straight when walking. It's going to be a very long day. 😟

[daycarediva]

I think I pulled an oopsie today at pick up. If dcm heard me.
First dcp to pick up left and as they were leaving one of the twins got very upset because she thought her mom was here so she hangs by the window and keeps whimpering/crying/carrying on with her drama. Even though I tried to lure her away(mostly to avoid what I knew would happen when dcm showed up)from the window, she chose to stay right there and put on her display. So dcm pulls up about 5-10 minutes later and dcg starts bawling so of course dcm scoops her up and I briefly explain why she's fussing. Dcm is playing right into what dcg wants, dcg even shoots me a look like haha and I spoke up and said 'ah, she's milking it'.
Not sure if dcm heard me or not. Oops.

The truth hurts.

[Josiegirl]

I think I pulled an oopsie today at pick up. If dcm heard me.
First dcp to pick up left and as they were leaving one of the twins got very upset because she thought her mom was here so she hangs by the window and keeps whimpering/crying/carrying on with her drama. Even though I tried to lure her away(mostly to avoid what I knew would happen when dcm showed up)from the window, she chose to stay right there and put on her display. So dcm pulls up about 5-10 minutes later and dcg starts bawling so of course dcm scoops her up and I briefly explain why she's fussing. Dcm is playing right into what dcg wants, dcg even shoots me a look like haha and I spoke up and said 'ah, she's milking it'.
Not sure if dcm heard me or not. Oops.

After saying no more babies after last year, I have a baby.
And why, for the love of pete, do I only get the fussiest, least content ones?!
Some people have the magic touch with infants. I am not one of them.

[Josiegirl]

I hate myself every time I serve rice! Same with corn or peas. Do ANY morsels of those things ever even end up in a child's mouth?!

I always think the same thing!! And I promise myself rice will never be served in this household again. I'd leave it on the floor for my dogs to clean up but 1 of them is allergic.

[LysesKids]

Couscous is the worst. The only good thing about it is that it cooks in 5 min.

A tip for the couscous... make it a tad saucy somehow, same for rice, I never serve it just plain. My babes love red beans & rice - the rice sticks together with the beans . And you will never find me serving PEAS... it's one of MY personal worst food allergies besides fresh Pineapple

[Miss A]

All 7 kids have screamed their hearts out this AM, went down terribly hard for nap, we had rice at lunch and it looks like a Chinese restaurant exploded in my dining room, and I just accidently cracked my phone screen. Uffda. Why isn't today friday?

Let's add to this list the dryer now squeals when it is running. Fingers crossed DH will find this to be a easy fix!

[AmyKidsCo]

Right!?! I hate rice, peas, corn, coleslaw, and oatmeal.

Couscous is the worst. The only good thing about it is that it cooks in 5 min.

[Blackcat31]

All 7 kids have screamed their hearts out this AM, went down terribly hard for nap, we had rice at lunch and it looks like a Chinese restaurant exploded in my dining room, and I just accidently cracked my phone screen. Uffda. Why isn't today friday?

(((hugs))) This is definitely the Monday-ist Thursday ever.

I hate myself every time I serve rice! Same with corn or peas. Do ANY morsels of those things ever even end up in a child's mouth?!

Right!?! I hate rice, peas, corn, coleslaw, and oatmeal.

[Leigh]

All 7 kids have screamed their hearts out this AM, went down terribly hard for nap, we had rice at lunch and it looks like a Chinese restaurant exploded in my dining room, and I just accidently cracked my phone screen. Uffda. Why isn't today friday?

I hate myself every time I serve rice! Same with corn or peas. Do ANY morsels of those things ever even end up in a child's mouth?!

[LysesKids]

You let me know if you do. I swear it is rough finding good help around here. We bought a new house and just sunk a bunch of money into finishing the basement for the daycare. We won't be moving anytime soon.

And you know, I know the area you live quite well ... my old stomping grounds; My family & friends have wanted me back for awhile

[Miss A]

All 7 kids have screamed their hearts out this AM, went down terribly hard for nap, we had rice at lunch and it looks like a Chinese restaurant exploded in my dining room, and I just accidently cracked my phone screen. Uffda. Why isn't today friday?

[amberrose3dg]

You let me know if you do. I swear it is rough finding good help around here. We bought a new house and just sunk a bunch of money into finishing the basement for the daycare. We won't be moving anytime soon.