Venting Thread

[e.j.]

DCD who trys to linger at pickup asked me if I was in a bad mood today, after trying to hand me back 6 month old DCBaby joking saying he "wanted to stay here". I smiled at DCBaby and said "You don't want to stay here all night, and Miss A doesn't want to keep you. She has too much to do, you would be bored" DCD translated that to Miss A was being a big old B, and had a rough day. No DCD, I just hate when you hang out here while I push you out the door every single night, and you NEVER get the hint to pick up and leave!

Pretty sure a 10 year old autistic girl with poison ivy is one of Dante's circles of purgatory.

I really need to learn to close my mouth when I empty the little potty into the toilet.

OMG - to all of the above!!

I'm on vacation this week and I've been spending my time off cleaning -- I mean CLEANING! - my house because it's been so long since I've had the time and energy to give it a good, deep cleaning and it needs it.

Just cleaned my kitchen yesterday: wiped down the walls, cabinets, appliances, washed the floor...I even took my microwave apart and cleaned all the vents on it.

A few minutes ago, my son decided to get himself a glass of Coke and as he opened it, the cap blew off. Now I have Coke literally dripping from those same walls, cabinets, appliances, microwave vents and...oh yeah...the ceiling! It's all over the floor as well. I came here to vent because I was close to tears and I didn't want him to feel any worse than he already does. Although he is cleaning up the mess as I type, I know I'm going to have to go over it all again if I don't want sticky Coke residue all over the kitchen.

Anyway....when I saw what everyone else was venting about, it gave me a much needed laugh (sorry!). I feel much better about my own situation now. I don't have a sarcastic/oblivious dcd to deal with. I don't have poop in my mouth and although I do have a dd with a major case of poison ivy all over her legs and it's been a little hellish for her, is she's at least coping with it as best she can. So, thank you all for helping me put things in perspective.

[LysesKids]

OMG - to all of the above!!

I'm on vacation this week and I've been spending my time off cleaning -- I mean CLEANING! - my house because it's been so long since I've had the time and energy to give it a good, deep cleaning and it needs it.

Just cleaned my kitchen yesterday: wiped down the walls, cabinets, appliances, washed the floor...I even took my microwave apart and cleaned all the vents on it.

A few minutes ago, my son decided to get himself a glass of Coke and as he opened it, the cap blew off. Now I have Coke literally dripping from those same walls, cabinets, appliances, microwave vents and...oh yeah...the ceiling! It's all over the floor as well. I came here to vent because I was close to tears and I didn't want him to feel any worse than he already does. Although he is cleaning up the mess as I type, I know I'm going to have to go over it all again if I don't want sticky Coke residue all over the kitchen.

Anyway....when I saw what everyone else was venting about, it gave me a much needed laugh (sorry!). I feel much better about my own situation now. I don't have a sarcastic/oblivious dcd to deal with. I don't have poop in my mouth and although I do have a dd with a major case of poison ivy all over her legs and it's been a little hellish for her, is she's at least coping with it as best she can. So, thank you all for helping me put things in perspective.

I'm on vacation too, but damn it all, I refused to stay in the house if I could help it... went to see the grands in Trinity FL ... of course my vent is the damn crazy storms. My only time off and thunder, lightning and real bad wind is killing some of my fun

[Unregistered]

I work at a center. How do you handle undiagnosed developmental delays? This little girl is three and a half, says about 15 words (I'm probably being generous there) and can be challenging in other ways. She walks, climbs, and bikes fine, no obvious gross motor issues. Fine motor is okay. Verbally and socially she seems like she is not even two. She hits, cannot keep hands to herself, has a notably more limited attention span for her age. She does smile at you, give hugs, etc. She has trouble following directions. I'm mostly frustrated because I have no real info on how best to respond to her. A common scenario is asking her to wash hands and it becomes a battle where even if I said "okay skip hand washing, let's sit for lunch" she would cry and scream. Do I treat it like any other tantrum or is there something else I could be doing to help her? Her parents have to know this is not normal, and since we are caring for her at least six hours a day five days a week its hard to not know what's going on. Not looking for answers, just frustrated and wishing I could do more.

[e.j.]

I'm on vacation too, but damn it all, I refused to stay in the house if I could help it... went to see the grands in Trinity FL ... of course my vent is the damn crazy storms. My only time off and thunder, lightning and real bad wind is killing some of my fun

Oh, that's too bad! I hope the weather there improves so you can enjoy a day or two at least. They're predicting storms for tomorrow for this area but they were predicting the same for this past weekend and nothing happened. We'll see; we could really use some rain.

[daycarediva]

I work at a center. How do you handle undiagnosed developmental delays? This little girl is three and a half, says about 15 words (I'm probably being generous there) and can be challenging in other ways. She walks, climbs, and bikes fine, no obvious gross motor issues. Fine motor is okay. Verbally and socially she seems like she is not even two. She hits, cannot keep hands to herself, has a notably more limited attention span for her age. She does smile at you, give hugs, etc. She has trouble following directions. I'm mostly frustrated because I have no real info on how best to respond to her. A common scenario is asking her to wash hands and it becomes a battle where even if I said "okay skip hand washing, let's sit for lunch" she would cry and scream. Do I treat it like any other tantrum or is there something else I could be doing to help her? Her parents have to know this is not normal, and since we are caring for her at least six hours a day five days a week its hard to not know what's going on. Not looking for answers, just frustrated and wishing I could do more.

I am not a center employee, but what is your relationship like with the parents? Have you brought up your concerns before? Sometimes dropping hints helps.

"Sue has been struggling with hitting here. How do you handle it at home?" (let parent talk or deny) "I would like to give her the words to use instead of hitting, but she is isn't speaking sentences quite yet which makes it challenging for her."

"Sue has tantrums during transition times, how do you handle those at home?"

"She is really trying to interact with her peers, but her limited verbal ability hinders her social progress. How well does she talk with you at home?"

They are probably in denial, or truly do NOT understand typical child development.

I would also bring your concerns to your boss immediately. A child with that level of aggression is a huge liability.

[Countrybuttercup]

Woohoo!! TGIF!!!

Sharing "positive" for the last day of the work week, ...
The week started off so sloooooow.... and yet here it is...Friday! I always get excited for Fridays...it means "grown-up" and "me" time! it also means focusing on my family and not giving them leftovers or half of my attention. My favourite part is "Friday Night Date Night!" This is when my husband plans a date night for us once a week.
Back when we decided this was important to us, I told him it was "his" responsibility to organize or think up of because I am always the one that organizes all family events (we have 6 boys, ..youngest is 14), appointments, financial tasks, meal planning, grocery and errand shopping, etc etc... This was going to be his opportunity to express his gratitude by thinking of a date for Fridays. I know we both win on these dates, and they are by far not expensive dinner dates...sometimes just a ride in the country with the windows down with one on one chats as best friends. It's something I really crave after a week of little people, .
However Sunday night...I get homesick for my little ones all over again and the week starts over, ..
Enjoy your weekend ladies and men!
Have a blessed one and be safe!
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[Blackcat31]

Sharing "positive" for the last day of the work week, ...
The week started off so sloooooow.... and yet here it is...Friday! I always get excited for Fridays...it means "grown-up" and "me" time! it also means focusing on my family and not giving them leftovers or half of my attention. My favourite part is "Friday Night Date Night!" This is when my husband plans a date night for us once a week.
Back when we decided this was important to us, I told him it was "his" responsibility to organize or think up of because I am always the one that organizes all family events (we have 6 boys, ..youngest is 14), appointments, financial tasks, meal planning, grocery and errand shopping, etc etc... This was going to be his opportunity to express his gratitude by thinking of a date for Fridays. I know we both win on these dates, and they are by far not expensive dinner dates...sometimes just a ride in the country with the windows down with one on one chats as best friends. It's something I really crave after a week of little people, .
However Sunday night...I get homesick for my little ones all over again and the week starts over, ..
Enjoy your weekend ladies and men!
Have a blessed one and be safe!
x0x..[/FONT]

Positive are always welcome in the venting thread but just in case you weren't aware, we do have a "positive" thread too! https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12375

[Countrybuttercup]

Nope......I wasn't aware ;-)...thanks for the info.

[Second Home]

Sooooo .

I hear this morning that it is my fault dcm got into an accident because I tried to talk with her in the morning making her late for work .

[Blackcat31]

Sooooo .

I hear this morning that it is my fault dcm got into an accident because I tried to talk with her in the morning making her late for work .

Daycare mom needs to learn about something called "personal responsibility"

I'd make a point of going out of my way to give her the silent treatment at drop offs. (~just 'cuz I can be shallow like that sometimes :

[Thriftylady]

Sooooo .

I hear this morning that it is my fault dcm got into an accident because I tried to talk with her in the morning making her late for work .

Yeah because you were behind the wheel of her car and all.

[Countrybuttercup]

Re: Second Home

Poor you!!! Obviously someone who never points the finger at herself...no matter what the circumstances!

[daycarediva]

I haven't sent home an injury report in months, and then my brand spanking new dck did a face plant today and scraped up her forehead and her nose. I grabbed her hand, or it would have been much worse but STILL.

[Annalee]

I haven't sent home an injury report in months, and then my brand spanking new dck did a face plant today and scraped up her forehead and her nose. I grabbed her hand, or it would have been much worse but STILL.

:hug:

[LysesKids]

Why?

I just got home from Florida last night and I don't re-open until Tuesday morning, July 19; Yep, you guessed it, I was woken by a DCP banging on the door @ 7:15 today. His wife swore I was open - NOT. I need this day to shop & wash - one more day of sleeping in would've been nice too. Bad enough I still have to fix the car from when i was runoff the road last Saturday in Macon, GA