I Use to ____, But...

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I used to allow excuses, but now I do not.

I used to allow personal belongings for naptime (blankets, a lovey, etc.), but now I do not (unless you are a recently adopted child dealing with attachment issues and THEN, and only then, will I make an exception since I am also one who adopted a child who struggled/struggles).

I used to try and ensure that children had a wonderful time here and never wanted to upset them, but now an upset/irritated child doesn't bother me in the least.

I used to not speak up when a child was misbehaving a pick-up if a parent was ignoring the bad behavior, but now I will correct it myself.

I used to get nervous bringing up the $ side of things, but now I could not care less.

[Lyss]

I used to put more planning/preparing into each week, but now I just find whatever's handy and the kids are interested in ::

I used to work longer hours, but I got smart (aka burnt out) and stopped

I used to take infants (even pt ) but in the future I will not. My current DCbaby will be the last under 12 months, and I only accepted her because I know an love this family.

[kathiemarie]

I used to think of all my Dc kids as family now I don't.

[MarinaVanessa]

I used to dread my daycare, but now I don't...

Because....

I used to budge on the ages I cared for, my policies, my fees and what was an appropriate way for DCP's to treat me, but now I don't .

[Familycare71]

I used to take pt infants but now I never will!

I used to worry if dcp liked me but now I could care less!

I used to adjust nap for parents but now I just smile and say no way!!!

[spud912]

I used to cater to the parents as much as possible, now I do what works best for me and the group as a whole.

[daycare]

one big thing I have stopped doing is making sure my house was spotless each night before bed. I would get so stressed out every night. No I just make sure the kitchen is mostly cleaned up and I finish the rest in the morning before I open.....

[daycarediva]

I used to make a LOT of accommodations (changed work hours/schedule, nap pick ups, later pickups, etc) and now I don't.

I used to think I had to love and adore each child, but now I know that I really won't, and no longer beat myself up over it.

I used to take evening and weekend phone calls, interviews whenever parents wanted to, etc and now I don't.

I used to be passive aggressive about things (notes on door without a verbal reminder to parents, etc) but now I can flat out say Sorry dcm, no food from home! and hand it back with a smile on my face.

I used to give 'warnings' before implementing my policies, but now I don't.

[nanglgrl]

I used to get gussied up (I'd spend up to 2 hours doing my hair and makeup and picking the right clothes), now I consider bathing daily, putting my hair in a pony tail and rubbing moisturizer on as being gussied up!

[sharlan]

I used to know everything about my families.

Now, I just want to know their names, emergency contact info, when they're dropping off, and when they're picking up.

[countrymom]

I use to write a daily report, now I just tell them

I use to do preschool stuff, now I don't because no one cared

I use to entertain kids, now they have learned to play with each other

[Brooksie]

I used to work more hours for less money.

But now I work less hours for more money.

That's funny because:
I used to work less hours for more money, but now I work more hours for less money!
**working in Fine Dining 3-4 days a week brought in WAY MORE than my weekly 55 hour daycare paycheck. But hey, getting to spend all that time with DD and that was the point. It is hard sometimes knowing that what I make in a week now I could make in a weekend at the restaurant but the quality and quantity time increase with DD makes the money stress worth it (most of the time )

[spud912]

That's funny because:
I used to work less hours for more money, but now I work more hours for less money!
**working in Fine Dining 3-4 days a week brought in WAY MORE than my weekly 55 hour daycare paycheck. But hey, getting to spend all that time with DD and that was the point. It is hard sometimes knowing that what I make in a week now I could make in a weekend at the restaurant but the quality and quantity time increase with DD makes the money stress worth it (most of the time )

I hear you on that! When I worked at restaurants, I brought in some good money!

[Crystal]

I used to think I'd do this job forever, now I don't!

[MyAngels]

I used to scrub, scrub, scrub my house for interviews.

Now I don't (actually haven't for years :