Venting Thread

[Miss A]

Yesterday my DF made a comment to be about being his housewife, and our home being my responsibility because I am home all day.

This really rubbed me the wrong way. I am not just a housewife! I am a educated small business owner, a mother to a 3 month old, and a caregiver to 5 children.

There are days I long to be "just a housewife". I would love to just manage my home, my personal finances, and play the role of SAHM with the small amount of freedom they have (they can run errands, make appointments, etc).

But, not only do I play the role of wife and mother, I run a business. I do bookwork, I create a educational environment for other children, I support them, love them, and care for them, and I bring an extra income into our home.

So no, honey. I am not just a housewife!

[Play Care]

Yesterday my DF made a comment to be about being his housewife, and our home being my responsibility because I am home all day.

This really rubbed me the wrong way. I am not just a housewife! I am a educated small business owner, a mother to a 3 month old, and a caregiver to 5 children.

There are days I long to be "just a housewife". I would love to just manage my home, my personal finances, and play the role of SAHM with the small amount of freedom they have (they can run errands, make appointments, etc).

But, not only do I play the role of wife and mother, I run a business. I do bookwork, I create a educational environment for other children, I support them, love them, and care for them, and I bring an extra income into our home.

So no, honey. I am not just a housewife!

Ugh, I hope you told him this!
One of my huge pet peeves about WAH.

[Play Care]

My sleep or lack thereof. It's only day 2 after vacation so I should probably expect it. But I LOVE sleep. And I'm crabby without it.

[Josiegirl]

Feel like I'm losing all control over 3 yo dcg. Every single time she gets angry she lashes out at whoever is closest to her, the other kids, me, her baby sister. I'm at my wit's end. She's seeking out attention, and she's super competitive. She's spoiled rotten(even according to her mom) and just *now* they've decided to become more strict with her. It might be too little too late for my group.

[Play Care]

Feel like I'm losing all control over 3 yo dcg. Every single time she gets angry she lashes out at whoever is closest to her, the other kids, me, her baby sister. I'm at my wit's end. She's seeking out attention, and she's super competitive. She's spoiled rotten(even according to her mom) and just *now* they've decided to become more strict with her. It might be too little too late for my group.

3 is a tough age. :hug::hug:

[SnowGirl]

I know that the solution to my problems is to grow a nice, shiny spine...but I'm just not there, yet. Hence, I'm only venting.

DCM is out of town this week, so it's DCD who is not used to me or my policies. He just texted me 3 minutes after breakfast cut off, "I'm bringing DCG early today please feed her breakfast."

No "Is it okay if I drop her off early today? Is it okay if you feed her breakfast for today?"

DCM is nursing her ailing mother right now and I don't want to bother her, DCD is generally nice and I don't want to be strict on my policies. DCG is contracted for my full day, they just tend to bring her hours from now so that's how I plan her day. It's all around frustrating. Again, it's a me problem...I know. Argh!

[SnowGirl]

Yesterday my DF made a comment to be about being his housewife, and our home being my responsibility because I am home all day.

This really rubbed me the wrong way. I am not just a housewife! I am a educated small business owner, a mother to a 3 month old, and a caregiver to 5 children.

There are days I long to be "just a housewife". I would love to just manage my home, my personal finances, and play the role of SAHM with the small amount of freedom they have (they can run errands, make appointments, etc).

But, not only do I play the role of wife and mother, I run a business. I do bookwork, I create a educational environment for other children, I support them, love them, and care for them, and I bring an extra income into our home.

So no, honey. I am not just a housewife!

Oh gosh do I hear you! My DH is always implying that I'm in charge of the home. I have resorted to just telling him what his chores are instead of asking him. Hey, I'm the Stay at home MOM, I guess he's one of the kids

[SnowGirl]

Feel like I'm losing all control over 3 yo dcg. Every single time she gets angry she lashes out at whoever is closest to her, the other kids, me, her baby sister. I'm at my wit's end. She's seeking out attention, and she's super competitive. She's spoiled rotten(even according to her mom) and just *now* they've decided to become more strict with her. It might be too little too late for my group.

My daughter is turning three soon and she's still struggling with this phase. Such a spirited, aggressive child. I hope things work out in the best way for you and your group!

[daycarediva]

I have FOUR three year olds enrolled right now, 3 are FT. I hear you.


I love how dcp's think they have a say in how I run my day/what I do/what I buy/activities/etc.

I have TWO parents that are constantly tagging me in things to do with their child on my business FB page. One is a grandma who does Sunday school (with SA kids) and the other worked a summer in a college daycare program. They know EVERYTHING. Plus, what they tag me in are craptivities. 100% teacher led, teacher put together crafts. I run a child-led, play based, emergent program. No I don't think a 3 yo is going to say "Miss. X Can we do a handprint alphabet book today?" The funniest part is the grandma tagging me in religious things, eg at Christmas I got the handprint angel craft with a prayer. Um, noooo.

[laundrymom]

On the second day back from Christmas break my families gave to me cranky, sleepy children and a bottle refusing baby.

[LysesKids]

On the second day back from Christmas break my families gave to me cranky, sleepy children and a bottle refusing baby.

I got the bottle refusing kid too but in my case it was a blessing as it's time for him to wean off anyway (he's BF at home); he likes sippy cups for water and miniature glasses to drink his Moms milk now and he is just turning 12 months old next week

[Indoorvoice]

I have FOUR three year olds enrolled right now, 3 are FT. I hear you.


I love how dcp's think they have a say in how I run my day/what I do/what I buy/activities/etc.

I have TWO parents that are constantly tagging me in things to do with their child on my business FB page. One is a grandma who does Sunday school (with SA kids) and the other worked a summer in a college daycare program. They know EVERYTHING. Plus, what they tag me in are craptivities. 100% teacher led, teacher put together crafts. I run a child-led, play based, emergent program. No I don't think a 3 yo is going to say "Miss. X Can we do a handprint alphabet book today?" The funniest part is the grandma tagging me in religious things, eg at Christmas I got the handprint angel craft with a prayer. Um, noooo.

I had a parent that would email crafts daily. I would respond back: "how cute! Dcg will love to do this with you!" ::::::

[Heart12]

Naive Me: Ohhhhh 2 infants that are the same age! It's so awesome that they would grow up in my daycare lovethis

4 months later me: I will NEVERRRRRRRRR take another infant. EVER! Things arent looking too good for crazy, paranoid, first time moms either ::

[Miss A]

Naive Me: Ohhhhh 2 infants that are the same age! It's so awesome that they would grow up in my daycare lovethis

4 months later me: I will NEVERRRRRRRRR take another infant. EVER! Things arent looking too good for crazy, paranoid, first time moms either ::

Call me crazy, but I LOVE infant care! My current group is 20m, 12m, 10m, 3m (my DS), and 6w. I love that they are all within months of one another, and that the older 3 all play so well together. It is fun because the 20m has encouraged the 12 and 10m to crawl and walk early, and she is always showing them something new. It is so awesome to watch them watch her and try to immitate her!

[LysesKids]

Call me crazy, but I LOVE infant care! My current group is 20m, 12m, 10m, 3m (my DS), and 6w. I love that they are all within months of one another, and that the older 3 all play so well together. It is fun because the 20m has encouraged the 12 and 10m to crawl and walk early, and she is always showing them something new. It is so awesome to watch them watch her and try to immitate her!

You aren't crazy - I do infants only . Mine are currently 17 months, 12 months, 3 months and 4 weeks (she starts in a few weeks so will be 6 weeks), then end of February the oldest ages out and another 6 week old will be joining us first week of March