Venting Thread

[Blackcat31]

It's been cold and snowy here for a while now but today is -13F so it's cold.... if one more parent says they haven't been able to find warm mittens, I am going to close until it's Spring...... those same parents will say that with a straight face while dressed like they're heading off to an expedition in the Arctic.

[LysesKids]

It's been cold and snowy here for a while now but today is -13F so it's cold.... if one more parent says they haven't been able to find warm mittens, I am going to close until it's Spring...... those same parents will say that with a straight face while dressed like they're heading off to an expedition in the Arctic.

I know right... I handed a print off to every parent last week. It got real cold then warmer during the week & now in 30's again, do they send littles in the correct outfits, thankfully YES. First year I haven't had to remind anyone twice

[Josiegirl]

It's been cold and snowy here for a while now but today is -13F so it's cold.... if one more parent says they haven't been able to find warm mittens, I am going to close until it's Spring...... those same parents will say that with a straight face while dressed like they're heading off to an expedition in the Arctic.

It's the first cold day here we've had, wind chill of around 7. Dcb came with no mittens or snow pants; everybody else was good to go. Well, except for the 2 dcgs with rain boots.

And gloves!!! Does anyone loathe gloves for little kids??? They're too thin and a PITA for kids to put on so of course, it takes us an extra 5 minutes getting gloves on, only to have them shed before we even get out the door. Thankfully, I have a box of mittens and hats in case we need them.

[Leigh]

It's been cold and snowy here for a while now but today is -13F so it's cold.... if one more parent says they haven't been able to find warm mittens, I am going to close until it's Spring...... those same parents will say that with a straight face while dressed like they're heading off to an expedition in the Arctic.

I'd be inclined to believe that they can't find them...I took my son to Target, and they had only ONE pair of gloves in my son's size, and ONE pair of mittens (warm ones-there were lots of those sweater gloves). I bought them both and then had to come home to order more. By Christmas time, finding gloves/mittens around here is nearly impossible! The way my daycare kids lose gloves and mittens, I figured I should be prepared for him to lose a bunch of them at school!

[Leigh]

It's the first cold day here we've had, wind chill of around 7. Dcb came with no mittens or snow pants; everybody else was good to go. Well, except for the 2 dcgs with rain boots.

And gloves!!! Does anyone loathe gloves for little kids??? They're too thin and a PITA for kids to put on so of course, it takes us an extra 5 minutes getting gloves on, only to have them shed before we even get out the door. Thankfully, I have a box of mittens and hats in case we need them.

I hate gloves for the little ones, too! I saw a mitten (?) that has no thumb hole-never saw those before, and thought that ALL of my kids under 3 should have these!

[Jupadia]

I buy kids socks from the dollar store and use those for anyone who pulls off their mittens. They go up further so the little can't get them off, plus no thumb spot to worry about.

[storybookending]

It's the first cold day here we've had, wind chill of around 7. Dcb came with no mittens or snow pants; everybody else was good to go. Well, except for the 2 dcgs with rain boots.

And gloves!!! Does anyone loathe gloves for little kids??? They're too thin and a PITA for kids to put on so of course, it takes us an extra 5 minutes getting gloves on, only to have them shed before we even get out the door. Thankfully, I have a box of mittens and hats in case we need them.

I saw someone on here mention that they buy sweaters a size or so larger than the child wears and sews the sleeves shut. I might try looking for sweaters at goodwill this weekend and try this out. It would just be for my two under 2s. The older girls all keep their mittens on. We’ve had cold but only had a real snowfall one day so far and it was last Saturday and melted by Monday.

[pintsize]

Parents not at work

I love when parents whom are NOT at work leave their child at daycare until the last possible minute.

And yes, I have contracted hours but mom one is on maternity leave so baby comes 15 min later and leaves 15 min later for 6 weeks because grandma drops off and picks up. Mom was at Walmart an hour and a half ago, Walmart is less than a mile from my house, just come get your kid, it's Friday!

Mom 2 contracted hours until 5:30, changed with her new job. I miss the 5:00 pick ups. But today she's not even at work. She posted on Facebook 3 times today about her neck pain, doctor appt and chiropractor appointment. Ok so you wanted to bring your kid while you went to the doctor, I understand. Your paying for your spot. BUT Why is he still here at 5:23, I close in 7 min and your not at work!!

[hottie8962]

someone stole the kids car seats(mine i keep) i cant believe people do stuff like that.thats just crazy to steal a kids carseats .

[MomBoss]

Vomit and diarrhea going around in my daycare...

[LysesKids]

What happens when 3 of 4 littles grabs an open bag of Chex Mix when Nana isn't looking... oh yeah When he** of a mess

[amberrose3dg]

Uh Oh
I'm only scheduled to be closed Thursday and Friday next week. Just found out, out of 12 kids only 1 will be coming.
Darn I should of closed for Wednesday also.
I asked mom if she could please find other arrangements if possible. He is school age and will complain how bored he is for 9 hours. I will keep him since I said I was open but I also reminded her it is extra cause there is no school. Hoping that pushes her to leave him with a friend.

[Miss A]

Today is my last day of daycare before being off for 12 days. We were going to have a laid back, fun day. Playing, watching "Cars", and cookies for snack.

3/4 kids woke up from AM nap with fevers, I gliding my own. My own also threw up, and I'm starting to feel like I will be too by this afternoon. I DO NOT need the stomach flu. I get married in 4 days. Why couldn't this happen next week, after the wedding?!?

[Unregistered]

I've decided that I must be miserable in my job because I could hang out on the venting thread all day! I think it's because most people don't understand what we deal with every day! Anyway, I use to love it when my DD would stick up for her little sisters. I can't stand it when the DCKs do it. They usually want little bro or sis to get his/her way and will lie to make that happen or protect them. I guess that's a good thing, but it drives me crazy! Little sis was sitting on a chair playing toys, she gets up to play with something else. She comes back a while later and wants her chair back. Sorry, someone else has already sat there. Big bro tattles to me "sister was there first". Yeah, like an hour ago! He does this A LOT! Oh man, I'm letting the little things get to me!

[amberrose3dg]

I'm ready to give a termination notice! Daycare mom didn't bring her kid last week he was sick. She never paid for last week and now saying how poor she is since she didn't work. I'm like so done with these parents ! You pay or you find someone else. I have bills too!