Venting Thread

[Mike]

Trapped at DW's office party. One of the doctors she works with just got done telling me how "intriguing" it is that they would allow something so "risky" as to allow a "strange man to watch other's children". You never have a hand grenade when you need one. Jeez.

I'm sure I will hear things like that. Where can I pick up a hand grenade in case I ever need it? ::

There will always be people who think it's wrong. He's obviously not a child doctor cause then people would have to trust HIM with kids.

[Play Care]

My 2 yo dc boy keeps saying "DANG IT!"

He drops a toy? "DANG IT!" He can't figure something out? "DANG IT!" The block tower isn't working out? "DANG IT!" All.The.Time.

It's so not cute. I'm ignoring it.

[Kayschildcare]

Don't take this the wrong way but reading this thread makes me smile, giggle and sometimes laugh out loud. Great stress reliever.

[Miss A]

12 days away from my due date, I am at a 3, could go at any time. 1 DCF still has not found an alternate daycare provider for my 2 week maternity leave closure. Are you kidding me? They have had since January to find alternate care, with a big push to find care again in August. I have given DCM the local CCR&R provider look up multiple times, as well as suggested local providers per her request. I have done more than enough to help them.

If I go into labor during daycare hours, back up care provider or not they will get their butts here to get their kid within 30 minutes, or they will be termed, and I have 2 families waiting to take their place should it come to that.

[Kayschildcare]

I rage-bought cookies on my walk. And ate them ALL.

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[Mike]

12 days away from my due date, I am at a 3, could go at any time. 1 DCF still has not found an alternate daycare provider for my 2 week maternity leave closure. Are you kidding me? They have had since January to find alternate care, with a big push to find care again in August. I have given DCM the local CCR&R provider look up multiple times, as well as suggested local providers per her request. I have done more than enough to help them.

If I go into labor during daycare hours, back up care provider or not they will get their butts here to get their kid within 30 minutes, or they will be termed, and I have 2 families waiting to take their place should it come to that.

4 years ago a lady I know was at 3, and 2 days later went to the hospital because she was in labor. They said not time yet and sent her home. A couple hours later, she went back, and gave birth a few hours after that. I guess they were wrong. ::

I hope it all goes fine, and fast, when the time comes.

[Controlled Chaos]

My 2 yo dc boy keeps saying "DANG IT!"

He drops a toy? "DANG IT!" He can't figure something out? "DANG IT!" The block tower isn't working out? "DANG IT!" All.The.Time.

It's so not cute. I'm ignoring it.

I bet his parents are so proud he's saying "dang" and not the alternative :: I know I would be
I teach the kids to say "rats!" 'cause it is legit adorable.
DCB2: are there anymore crackers Ms CC?
Me: Nope, all done!
DCB2: Wats! (tries to snap finger in an aw shucks kinda movement)
it kills me!

[daycarediva]

My 2.5yo dcb says "Aww, shucks!" It kills me every time! (and I found it even funnier when it sounded like Aww, ****s!) ::

[Leigh]

Trapped at DW's office party. One of the doctors she works with just got done telling me how "intriguing" it is that they would allow something so "risky" as to allow a "strange man to watch other's children". You never have a hand grenade when you need one. Jeez.

What a jerk. My kids' physical therapist is near retirement, and he's thinking of opening a daycare himself when he retires from the state. I think he'd be AWESOME at it, and I KNOW he'd be full within a week...I've never seen anyone better with kids in my life!

[Mike]

What a jerk. My kids' physical therapist is near retirement, and he's thinking of opening a daycare himself when he retires from the state. I think he'd be AWESOME at it, and I KNOW he'd be full within a week...I've never seen anyone better with kids in my life!

Tell him to hurry up. We need more guys.

[Play Care]

I know others have had this issue as well but:

READ my AD!!!!! It clearly states what openings I have (ages 2-5) I have NO infant openings and NO SA openings (I don't even take SA unless they grew up here and have a FT sibling here)

Oh yeah, and b!tching about your current provider to me doesn't make me want to take you on. When you say she takes too much time off, and it's a problem for you and your husband, it was all I could do not to recommend a CENTER day care. Because if you don't have reliable back up or your provider can't take a day off without it being an issue, then that's on you.

[childcaremom]

I know others have had this issue as well but:

READ my AD!!!!! It clearly states what openings I have (ages 2-5) I have NO infant openings and NO SA openings (I don't even take SA unless they grew up here and have a FT sibling here)

Oh yeah, and b!tching about your current provider to me doesn't make me want to take you on. When you say she takes too much time off, and it's a problem for you and your husband, it was all I could do not to recommend a CENTER day care. Because if you don't have reliable back up or your provider can't take a day off without it being an issue, then that's on you.

I do recommend centres and/or nannies. Sometimes people just need to be told (politely and professionally) that their expectations are unreasonable.

[DaveA]

I know others have had this issue as well but:

READ my AD!!!!! It clearly states what openings I have (ages 2-5) I have NO infant openings and NO SA openings (I don't even take SA unless they grew up here and have a FT sibling here)

Oh yeah, and b!tching about your current provider to me doesn't make me want to take you on. When you say she takes too much time off, and it's a problem for you and your husband, it was all I could do not to recommend a CENTER day care. Because if you don't have reliable back up or your provider can't take a day off without it being an issue, then that's on you.

But But But...... I'm special and so is my child! Didn't you know you were just waiting for the blessing of me to come along and grace you with my dear angel's presence? ::

[Febby]

Dear co-teacher,
Please do not call me on my day off to ask whether or not it's okay to leave cleaning supplies on top of the cubbies. It's definitely against state regs, but anyone else in the building probably could have told you that.

And, no, I'm not going to talk to you about a curriculum activity we're supposed to do in two weeks. Ask me on Monday if you can't figure it out on your own.

Thanks so much.

[Rockgirl]

I know others have had this issue as well but:

READ my AD!!!!! It clearly states what openings I have (ages 2-5) I have NO infant openings and NO SA openings (I don't even take SA unless they grew up here and have a FT sibling here)

Oh yeah, and b!tching about your current provider to me doesn't make me want to take you on. When you say she takes too much time off, and it's a problem for you and your husband, it was all I could do not to recommend a CENTER day care. Because if you don't have reliable back up or your provider can't take a day off without it being an issue, then that's on you.

I had a former neighbor (she was a teen when we were neighbors) contact me on fb for care she would be needing a few months away. I was on vacation when the message came through, so I didn't answer right then. She messaged me back later that same day, saying she really needed to get going on it. I called her and said I was closed for vacation, and we could set a time to meet when I came back. She asked a couple of questions, then said, "You mentioned that you are closed? What do people DO?!? I mean, they DEPEND on you!"

We did not set up a meeting.