All of the kids have snot noses this week. One is refusing to take a nap unless held.(10 mos) DCG has a cold Tues coughed through nap and woke everyone up early, is back today and coughing through nap. Just really getting burned out and counting down days til vacation week. I need a break!!
Then today my friend tells me she did a dope and drop. So I told her to be careful she might get termed for doing that. She says this is the first time I've done it at this daycare with him. He's now at a large daycare. The only other daycare he's been to was MINE! I suspected but never caught. Good to know now. She's also usually the first to complain shen someone brings their kids sick.
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It is 84* outside with 55% humidity, and DCG is wearing jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Seriously?Leave a comment:
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Gosh, I hate being a complainer but I swear, summer is going to kill me. My own SA kids are already on my nerves and it's only day 3!
I have a mom who is jobless, can't afford daycare and I have no idea if she's coming Monday with DCB and her fees or not. I hate kicking someone while they're down but she just doesn't seem to understand the contract and how things work here. I don't have a deposit from her because at the time it was only 2 days a week and literally weeks after getting my license and I didn't really do deposits at the time. Now she's 5 days a week and like 1/4 of my income. Plus this is the only real stability he has. Single mom, dad in jail... I get it but it still ****s.
I have been holding interviews almost daily for the last week and I'm really getting drained from them. I need to fill a spot, especially if DCB above leaves and it's been up and down. One mom got back to me today for a 3 day spot that she's choosing another provider closer to home (everyone who gives a reason says this is why...) and I'm waiting to hear back from 3 others now plus have 2 more interviews. I hate interviews
My 2yo DS has gotten himself on some crazy funky schedule and it's driving me nuts. He doesn't fall asleep until everyone leaves and if I keep him up without a nap he's a mess. I'm bummed that my once perfect nap schedule has been ruined by my own kid!!
I'm worried about what working with multiple PT families will bring. One mom was interested in FT but I won't know til after tomorrow and she doesn't even have a job yet! Now I'm down to all 1-2 day spots. :-( not ideal.
Financially I feel stressed and have depleted my savings. Losing another FT kid will really be tough on us and I just don't know what to do. I'm finding myself getting in a slump over this stuff much more now. It's hard to plan a budget when you have no idea what your income is on any given month for dh or myself now.Leave a comment:
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Guest replied...is this even worth it anymore?
I have two boys ...they are here right now actually, haha...posting anon because I am more comfortable that way.
seriously, these two kids give me chest pain. they are SO FREAKING ANNOYING!!!!!!! I have high blood pressure, I am on medication, and it was under control just fine until I got these two new boys in a few weeks ago. they are driving me insane. I want to DRINK after they leave! I have to go into urgent care later today (because I have no assigned doctor) to have my medication adjusted to help keep it down. I'm totally serious...and I feel really bad about it, but I just want to drop them!
at what point is it not worth it? I desperately need income. I really like their mom, but these kids drive me nuts. I don't want to ditch on them, but I am seriously trying to find some excuse not to watch them anymore. I have a couple of part time kids that are great and one full time child, but these two are on my last freaking nerve from the second they get here.
Would I be a jerk to bail on them? I don't like doing that and I think it is unprofessional but I am really scared about the chest pain!Leave a comment:
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I had a daycare parent tell me they put swim suits for their boys in their cubbies so if I want to take them to the pool since I live close by I can. Hmmm I watch 6 kids ages 7,6,3,3,2 and 1. I don't ever want to try to watch that many kids that young at the pool by myself. Plus the fact that it costs $6.00 per person to even get into the pool and she didn't offer me any money to pay their way in! Sorry think we'll be staying home and they can play with the water table.Leave a comment:
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Dear DCD,
I know dcb is the most intelligent, cutest toddler you have ever seen, but I spend 40 hrs a week with him, I don't need the rundown of what he can do/does at home that is absolutely the best thing since sliced bread in your eyes. Please just leave and stop trying to coerce me into telling you how brilliant/gifted/special junior is! You obviously already know!
And btw, the annoying high pitched scream that comes from little precious? You can't tell me you find that adorable as well, can you? Is that why he's here during your time off?
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Aw, what a bummer.So, it is community Bible School week in my small town - which is awesome.
But. (You knew there had to be a but in a vent, right?)
It ends each day at 11:45. I serve lunch at 11:30. I have two families that are attending, so I told them that I would be happy to rearrange my schedule for the week and serve lunch at noon. That gives them 15 minutes to pick up their darlings and bring them here. (less than a 5 minute drive.)
Fast-forward to today. Noon comes and goes. I am guessing that they had a performance of some sort and give them the benefit of the doubt. 12:15 comes and goes. 12:25 comes and I start texting both moms. The mom who was in charge of transport today doesn't answer. The other mom has no idea where they are. Says that it was supposed to be done by 11:30 today.
12:32 they come pulling up, drop the kids off at the sidewalk and drive away. Send me a text saying that things ran late. Only, the boys tell me that they were running around and playing for "a long time" at the end. Not involved in program that made them stay longer.
I have had their lunch sitting on the table for 30 minutes. I am
fuming mad. I can understand the excitement and wanting to hang out. But, they KNEW I was holding lunch. I quick text to let me know that they were gong to be later than usual would have been great.
This meant we didn't get to play outside after out meal. Had to go straight to a short story-time and nap time.
BOTH that it happened AND that the parent was so rude about not letting you know.
Lesson learned...I don't rearrange my schedule for anyone. ever.
Thankfully, it's only for the week and things will be back to normal next week.
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So, it is community Bible School week in my small town - which is awesome.
But. (You knew there had to be a but in a vent, right?)
It ends each day at 11:45. I serve lunch at 11:30. I have two families that are attending, so I told them that I would be happy to rearrange my schedule for the week and serve lunch at noon. That gives them 15 minutes to pick up their darlings and bring them here. (less than a 5 minute drive.)
Fast-forward to today. Noon comes and goes. I am guessing that they had a performance of some sort and give them the benefit of the doubt. 12:15 comes and goes. 12:25 comes and I start texting both moms. The mom who was in charge of transport today doesn't answer. The other mom has no idea where they are. Says that it was supposed to be done by 11:30 today.
12:32 they come pulling up, drop the kids off at the sidewalk and drive away. Send me a text saying that things ran late. Only, the boys tell me that they were running around and playing for "a long time" at the end. Not involved in program that made them stay longer.
I have had their lunch sitting on the table for 30 minutes. I am fuming mad. I can understand the excitement and wanting to hang out. But, they KNEW I was holding lunch. I quick text to let me know that they were gong to be later than usual would have been great.
This meant we didn't get to play outside after out meal. Had to go straight to a short story-time and nap time.Leave a comment:
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Yes, my contract states that if they dont pay then i wont be watching their child until they do. If she dosnt bring it tomorrow ( DCB is only here mondays and tuesdays) then ill just let her know i wont watch him till im paid previous weeks and current week. last time i let grandma know and they paid up but i feel like a tattle haha but im owed the money so i have no shame i think its time to term since this has been reacurring last month and this month
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You can't save every child regardless of feelings… you need to cover your butt; that means No pay, No stay. It's hard, but you can't work for free and obviously they are thinking you are a pushover because it's now week 3 and no pay. Does the contract state what happens when payment isn't made? You need to follow thru whether it's filing in court, termination or whatever.Have watched a DCB for a year now. Grandma had custody of him cause mom was in rehab and dad wasnt around. Dad came around and got custody of him but grandma was still doing everything, drop offs pick ups and paying me when des ran out. Now mom is back and she is really trying buuuttt no one has paid me for 3 weeks and i gave them a bill AND had mom sign a new contract and explained that i needed to be paid so we could start new week fresh. Needless to say she never brough DCB the next day so i text her asking if she was at least going to bring the payment owed she said " i think ill bring it fri" ummm ok. Its thur should i send a text reminding her that she needs to pay tomorrow or wait till tomorrow??? I think i might drop? i really hate to only because im probably the only constant in his life right now any suggestionsLeave a comment:
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Have watched a DCB for a year now. Grandma had custody of him cause mom was in rehab and dad wasnt around. Dad came around and got custody of him but grandma was still doing everything, drop offs pick ups and paying me when des ran out. Now mom is back and she is really trying buuuttt no one has paid me for 3 weeks and i gave them a bill AND had mom sign a new contract and explained that i needed to be paid so we could start new week fresh. Needless to say she never brough DCB the next day so i text her asking if she was at least going to bring the payment owed she said " i think ill bring it fri" ummm ok. Its thur should i send a text reminding her that she needs to pay tomorrow or wait till tomorrow??? I think i might drop? i really hate to only because im probably the only constant in his life right now any suggestions
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