Venting Thread

[countrymom]

guys they are called "whale tales" it was from the show "the new adventures with old christine" omg, they played it the other day and I was dying of laughter. Heck, is there a rule about spandex pants, I have never ever seen so many scary legs being stuffed in those spandex pants. I know they make them in 3x but I don't think they are really ment to be worn at that size.

[CedarCreek]

I am so outrageously thankful that I did not get a tramp stamp when it was popular. I would have totally regretted that! I did get my eyebrow pierced but that was removable. Whew! ::

ETA:Also, how many girls wear thongs nowadays? I do not. I used to but surprisingly, DH doesn't like them. Thank goodness! Done with that! :: ::

[daycarediva]

Dear Dcm,

I'm tired of seeing your thong hanging out of your pants when you bend to hug dcgs.

Seriously, wear a belt.

Sincerely,
My horrified eyes.

bahahahahaha this happens to me EVERY SINGLE DAY with atleast 2 of my dcm's. Low rise pants + kids doesn't work well. Nice tramp stamps though! ::

[CedarCreek]

Dear Dcm,

I'm tired of seeing your thong hanging out of your pants when you bend to hug dcgs.

Seriously, wear a belt.

Sincerely,
My horrified eyes.

[slorey]

Dcb, (age 8), just because you have a 3 month old baby brother at home does not mean I now need expert baby advice from you! I think the degree in education, combined with the fact I have 3 children of my own, in addition to the fact I have dealt with children in some aspect (babysitting, daycare center, teaching and now home daycare) for the past 20-plus years might make me a little more knowledgable on the subject...just sayin!

[Play Care]

I have HAD it with the nap time drama from my two older boys. The don't have to sleep but they do need to be considerate of others - and they are when I am bribing them. But I am so tired of the mulitple bathroom trips, the banging around, the wandering off the nap mat and standing at the door. We only nap from 12-2 and it seems the majority of that time I am sending someone back to bed, shushing someone, etc.

[AmyLeigh]

Monday morning retraining here. Sigh. What you can get away with at home doesnt fly here, little girl.

[Lyss]

Yesterday DD suddenly began having severe stomach cramping and was vomiting like the exorcist, all morning and afternoon. Thankfully by bedtime she was back to her old self.

Of course now today all I can I smell is vomit! I steam cleaned the couch and carpet last night but every time I'm in the vicinity I can still smell it.

[rytisa04]

We talk about this all the time at work. It truly is a shame how one child can change the dynamics of a group for the bad. I sometimes feel bad when the class breathes a collective sigh of relief when they find out that particular child isn't coming for the day.

I have a child like that, well actually 2, but if only one of them is gone EVERYONE is so much happier, and I actually get EVERYTHING done schedule wise regarding centers/planned activities etc. Like you said it is really sad that one child can do that too a small group. I have been a Senior Therapist (coming up and implementing behavioral programs/social skills/emotional programming for children)for 15 years before becoming a DC provider but never in my life have I ever felt so defeated some days due to 1 child or the other child and their behaviors! I am so glad I found this thread because it has made me feel so much better knowing that I am not going crazy and am not horrible at this, but some people's children really cause complete chaos no matter what you do!

[rytisa04]

OHHH! I have this little girl that is driving me crazy, she only wants to bother her friends, hit them, take their toys away, and if I offer one of the same toy so there is no fighting she does not want the one I offer her, she wants the one the others are using. If the kids are playing nicely she goes and hits them just because, I call her name like a thousands times and she ignores me, I finally end up raising my voice and she keeps ignoring me, if I go next to her so she can look at me she smiles like she is being funny!

Oh I can't stand her, is that to bad for me to say? What can I do?

I have a little girl like that right now that I care for, she will just haul off and hit her friends, or bite them or pull their hair for absolutely no reason and she knows it is wrong! I cannot do anything without constantly having to have at least one eye on what she is doing unless she is sitting at the table coloring. There have been so many times I have wanted to just call her parents and say you need to come pick her up due to her behaviors.

[Lyss]

I think there was a topic on here a while back where a parent actually sent her kid with a 12 oz. Starbucks cafe mocha to daycare and sent him with energy drinks, claiming that the doctor prescribed them (even though on the labels it says that kids can't have them). When I read that I was like

I had a DCM who sent DCB with energy drinks daily but told me it was "juice with his iron supplement" it wasn't until she brought me in a bunch of the packets (Spark Energy Drink Powder- I had never heard of it prior), because she ordered to much, that I realized why DCB had always been such a handful in the am. His "juice" was really energy drink! I stopped giving it to him, every morning it went straight to the sink, and he was so much better! plus these drink packets are meant to be mixed with a 16oz of water but she was mixing them in 4-6oz for DCB

[bubbiesmama807]

Sorry it's taken me a few days to respond

Same here. I have a kid who regularly comes in with junk. Mcdonalds, donuts, pizza, sunny d in the cup. It all gets thrown away and he is served the same breakfast as everyone else.

In the past I have had children arrive with "Bug Juice" or "Tumm-E Yummies", those Kool-Aid squeeze bottles, Kit Kat bars, Pop Tarts, cookies, and Little Debbie cakes for breakfast to name a few. Into the trash it went! I used to have a parent that brought in donuts and milk for the kids on a Friday here and there, which I didn't mind because it was occasional and they had enough for everybody, and it was a nice way to kick off the weekend

For lunch I had a parent hand me a package of bologna and told me to feed her three-year-old just that, since she was in a "bologna phase". I also had a mom (she was a teen mom raising her child as a single parent and with help from her family), bring her two-year-old son a freezerburnt loaf of garlic bread for lunch..there was no way I was going to feed him that. I threw it out and made him something else, which he liked a lot more than freezerburnt garlic bread

Originally Posted by CedarCreek
Same here. I have a kid who regularly comes in with junk. Mcdonalds, donuts, pizza, sunny d in the cup. It all gets thrown away and he is served the same breakfast as everyone else.
Same here! Junk food for breakfast and even lets them drink soda! Its aggravates me so much!

We drink smoothies, water (especially during the summer when it's super-hot), juice, milk, and the occasional lemonade, and soda is definately not allowed here. They're kids, they have enough energy, they don't need soda. My son rarely gets a soda unless me and my family go out to eat, and usually it's Sprite, orange, or root beer. Most of the time he asks for juice.

I think there was a topic on here a while back where a parent actually sent her kid with a 12 oz. Starbucks cafe mocha to daycare and sent him with energy drinks, claiming that the doctor prescribed them (even though on the labels it says that kids can't have them). When I read that I was like

Never again am I bragging about an easy day on here again (see: The Positive Thread from Thursday). Today was the complete opposite. More kids, more behavior issues, and a lot more whining. It was the longest Friday ever.

[providerandmomof4]

My dcb 2 1/2 was smacking his mother in my entryway this morning and her response was "Dcb is being a goof today!" *smack* "dcb, why are you being so silly?" *smack* "I will miss you too!" *smack*

I called dcb's name and said "Dcb, hands are not for hitting." in a firm tone.

Mom's reaction

Dcb's reaction "Sorry Mommy" ((((HUG))))


Are parents REALLY that clueless?

:::: This reminds me of a dcp I have...she can't hardly get him out the door before he starts throwing a huge tantrum every day I just have to shake my head. Why do you allow this!:confused::confused:

[providerandmomof4]

I feel like I've had the longest week of my life! Spring break used to be enjoyable- not this week. My own dd and dcb bickering and fighting...too cold to spend much time outdoors, and it felt like the kids just ran from room to room no matter what I got out for them. Ugh!! Maybe I'm getting burned out...my nerves are shot...really not enjoying the dck as of late. This weekend can't get here quick enough. Gave SA dcp my letter that I will not be keeping SA boy for summer, so at least I won't have to deal with that stress anymore..whew! Now just waiting to see how they will react, but truthfully wouldn't mind a bit if they pulled out both dcb's.