Venting Thread

[Ac114]

It took everything in me to get excited about a Christmas party for my kiddos. I bought balloons and streamers last night to decorate. Hung streamers from the ceiling to hang in strips and taped balloons all over the walls. DCM walked in and encourages her 2.5 year old to pull the streamers from the ceiling and the balloons off the wall 😩 for real? And then DCG pops a balloon which mom laughs and encourages. Why thank you mom because clearly I have other small children that can choke on the latex.

[sharlan]

It took everything in me to get excited about a Christmas party for my kiddos. I bought balloons and streamers last night to decorate. Hung streamers from the ceiling to hang in strips and taped balloons all over the walls. DCM walked in and encourages her 2.5 year old to pull the streamers from the ceiling and the balloons off the wall 😩 for real? And then DCG pops a balloon which mom laughs and encourages. Why thank you mom because clearly I have other small children that can choke on the latex.

Some people just don't think.

I do not allow any balloons on my property. One of my former dcfs neighbor's young daughter choked to death on a balloon while sitting on the couch between her parents while watching tv.

[Josiegirl]

Some people just don't think.

I do not allow any balloons on my property. One of my former dcfs neighbor's young daughter choked to death on a balloon while sitting on the couch between her parents while watching tv.

Oh my Can't even imagine.

[Flowerchild]

Well, thanks, DCM, for telling me that you get your 2.5 year old to go occupy himself by telling him "go clean up X toy" so he gets distracted and sits and plays with it instead.
At least it explains why I cannot for the life of me get him to pick up toys here without stopping to play with every single one of them.

My preschoolers do that. It's annoying. One child though never cleans up 😒

[Flowerchild]

Do you have an area bus line that you could utilize?
A dial-a-ride option? I remember the days of being creative in regards to getting my laundry done.

I advised both my kids to use dial-a-ride or the local bus lines to get to the laundromat. Do you live in an apartment building where you could maybe ride share with a neighbor that also needs to do their laundry?

Don't let the kiddos get you down.... if they say anything that is hurtful or unkind, take it as an opportunity to teach them how hurtful their comments can be. It's a step in eliminating societies need to belittle or be judgmental about others.

If you can take a moment to teach the little one that made you feel badly that their words were unkind, maybe they'll take the lesson to heart and pay it forward so they can be the type of adult that isn't hurtful or mean towards others.

Either way though, don't let others make you feel bad.
Dont give anyone the power to make you feel less than you! You are important and you are valued. :hug:

Thanks. I'm working it out. It just overwhelmed me. This years been bad 😞 I mighrvhave to do my laundry in the sink which is ok but annoying. If I put towels out on a clear day it rains. Never fails

[BumbleBee]

The defiance amongst the kids here today is ridiculous. It's 3 particular kids but man they just don't stop. They dig in and that's it, even when they're given an 'out' they hold strong.

Hopefully the stubbornness and defiance will serve them well one day but holy Toledo they are maxing out my mental fortitude!

[LittleExplorers]

Why are some parents so afraid to say no to their kids? They need discipline. Mom of almost 2 year old comes with a stuffy she could just not let go of. I take it and hand it back. I have a "if you bring it, I wash it and you leave it here" policy and germs have been going around. Mom says I know but I just can't tell her no. Today she comes with two Peppa Pig toothbrushes, same reason, it's so cute and I can't say no. So now you want her to carry around and get them full of germs?! Again, I say here you go mom, hand them back and say see you later.

[Blackcat31]

Why are some parents so afraid to say no to their kids? They need discipline. Mom of almost 2 year old comes with a stuffy she could just not let go of. I take it and hand it back. I have a "if you bring it, I wash it and you leave it here" policy and germs have been going around. Mom says I know but I just can't tell her no. Today she comes with two Peppa Pig toothbrushes, same reason, it's so cute and I can't say no. So now you want her to carry around and get them full of germs?! Again, I say here you go mom, hand them back and say see you later.

I used to be the "bad guy" upon drop off for years.
Parents never changed and were clearly comfortable with me playing that role.

I got tired of it after a bit and started saying things like "I know it's hard to say no to your child but you'll have to as she can't stay until you take (item) from her and bring it to the car."

Then I turned around and went about my business while mom or dad tried to figure out how to take X from their child.

I refuse to be the bad guy when parents create the issue.

I am responsible only for what I cause/create (in regards to the DCK's).

[LittleExplorers]

I got tired of it after a bit and started saying things like "I know it's hard to say no to your child but you'll have to as she can't stay until you take (item) from her and bring it to the car."

Then I turned around and went about my business while mom or dad tried to figure out how to take X from their child.

I refuse to be the bad guy when parents create the issue.

I am responsible only for what I cause/create (in regards to the DCK's).

What an awesome way to handle it. Definitely going to do this!

[Cat Herder]

I don't like working on Saturdays. :dislike: I am doing a huge playroom reorg, floor wax and disinfect today. Of course, it is raining and the wax refuses to dry... I am not so patiently waiting.

I am too wired, impatient and irritated to read a book. ::

Sure I could jump on the elliptical, but that is simply not going to happen.

Hope you guys are having a better day.

[Snowmom]

I don't like working on Saturdays. :dislike: I am doing a huge playroom reorg, floor wax and disinfect today. Of course, it is raining and the wax refuses to dry... I am not so patiently waiting.

I am too wired, impatient and irritated to read a book. ::

Sure I could jump on the elliptical, but that is simply not going to happen.

Hope you guys are having a better day.

Eeks. Saturday and work should never mix!

[Cat Herder]

Eeks. Saturday and work should never mix!

So true. (DH was out of town) But the playroom was so much nicer today. Everything flowed better and I was able to store away 2 high chairs, a crib and a soft climber for some serious usable floor space. happyface

Only one more infant to turn 12 months and I am back to no high chairs or cribs for a while. I love that for free space and clear view, it feels like we can breathe better.. This summer I had 5 kids 12 months and under. Ugh the clutter.

[Ac114]

I hate my parents this week. 5 different kids are out with illnesses. 2 of the 5 were sent home because they were sent in with fevers. Oh so and so has a cough but they seem ok, bye have a good day. Nope she goes home within the hour with a fever over 101 and barky cough.

2nd child- moms sends me a message before he gets here that doctors said his fever is a side effect from getting tubes and could last up to 10 days. He’s still really fussy, not eating and taking Tylenol and Morton around the clock but I think once he’s round his friends he will cheer right up..... are you freakin serious?!? Um no you can not bring your child with a fever of any kind for whatever reason. And just because you’re a nurse I don’t take your word for what it is. A fever of any kind is because they are battling something contagious.

Did I mention I hate my parents this week?

[Blackcat31]

I hate my parents this week. 5 different kids are out with illnesses. 2 of the 5 were sent home because they were sent in with fevers. Oh so and so has a cough but they seem ok, bye have a good day. Nope she goes home within the hour with a fever over 101 and barky cough.

2nd child- moms sends me a message before he gets here that doctors said his fever is a side effect from getting tubes and could last up to 10 days. He’s still really fussy, not eating and taking Tylenol and Morton around the clock but I think once he’s round his friends he will cheer right up..... are you freakin serious?!? Um no you can not bring your child with a fever of any kind for whatever reason. And just because you’re a nurse I don’t take your word for what it is. A fever of any kind is because they are battling something contagious.

Did I mention I hate my parents this week?

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Right there with ya.....

[MamaG2903]

I finally termed the infant and mother from hell... 2.5 more days! Baby has been ill, spiked a 105 fever and I had to call mom 75 times before she finally answered. Gave me a hard time about picking up baby and taking her to urgent care... Then texted me acting like I'm crazy because "the fever was only 103" 🙄 That day it was 2 degrees out and I had mom take baby without a hat/coat because she was burning up! Then this week, baby spikes a 103 fever with a rash - mom gives me crap about picking her up because she has to work. Then asked if she could bring her back! Umm NO. I told her I think baby has roseola and she treats me like I'm an idiot... I have 3 kids of my own and have been watching kids for 12 years, but okay expert mom with a 10 month old 🙄

Did I mention she's my cousin? Omg the next 2 days will DRAG.