Well. Nice Knowing Ya!

[Blackcat31]

:hug:

I once sent a text to a dcm that was meant for my husband. I had asked him to bring home some gloves because I just got sh** on my hands! I was so embarrassed and apologized, but the mom just laughed and said "well now I know you are human"...

Needless to say, I now try to remember to delete any texts that I have made to parents so it doesn't happen again!

I had been talking to my OWN husband on the phone back and forth all morning the other day....

In between calls a DCD called me to see if his child was doing ok.... when I was saying good bye, I said "No problem. I'll talk to you later, I love you!"

I didn't even realize that I had said it until AFTER I hung up

The funniest part though is that he said "love you too!" in response....

When he came to pick up HE was embarrassed because he thought he initiated it...we both just laughed.... obviously telling our spouses we loved them was how we both ended our calls when speaking to them. :: ::

[mrsnj]

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This post is making my day. Besides the fact I am not alone it is great hearing the stories!!

[Angelsj]

I had been talking to my OWN husband on the phone back and forth all morning the other day....

In between calls a DCD called me to see if his child was doing ok.... when I was saying good bye, I said "No problem. I'll talk to you later, I love you!"

I didn't even realize that I had said it until AFTER I hung up

The funniest part though is that he said "love you too!" in response....

When he came to pick up HE was embarrassed because he thought he initiated it...we both just laughed.... obviously telling our spouses we loved them was how we both ended our calls when speaking to them. :: ::

:::: I have done that. They didn't respond though. After I hung up...oh my!! They also did not mention it later, which I thought was very nice.

[MissAnn]

Here's mine......

A dad brought his daughter in. He baby talked that 3 year old to the point that I felt nauseous. I had to escape. I did...around the corner and into my playroom where I had a silent tantrum. Arms flailing, feet stompimg and screaming silently. I looked up. Uh oh. I forgot I have a camera system and dad was watching my scene on the big screen. Oops.

[msblake]

Here's mine......

A dad brought his daughter in. He baby talked that 3 year old to the point that I felt nauseous. I had to escape. I did...around the corner and into my playroom where I had a silent tantrum. Arms flailing, feet stompimg and screaming silently. I looked up. Uh oh. I forgot I have a camera system and dad was watching my scene on the big screen. Oops.

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[msblake]

Did mom say anything to you?

[Meeko]

This thread is making me happy that I am still in the dark ages and don't text at all!

[Familycare71]

OMGoosh!

I am not a big FB fan myself and hesitate to post anything for this reason. I have two groups that are 'private' but truth is that it really isn't. Anyone on my computer can see it and I am always afraid I will say something and someone I don't want seeing it will. I would love to answer how I am feeling when I have a frustrating day but not sure who will notice and report back to whom. (Like my DCP who was bringing their child sick here and posting on FB and someone ratted her out to me!!!) So I post very very little. I never post about DC. Actually I come on here and freak that a parent might be on here and know me!!:: I am paranoid! I should change my name I think to snotwiper or something

. I am paranoid too that one day a family will find me on here-

[lovemylife]

. I am paranoid too that one day a family will find me on here-

Me too!!

[mrsnj]

Here's mine......

A dad brought his daughter in. He baby talked that 3 year old to the point that I felt nauseous. I had to escape. I did...around the corner and into my playroom where I had a silent tantrum. Arms flailing, feet stompimg and screaming silently. I looked up. Uh oh. I forgot I have a camera system and dad was watching my scene on the big screen. Oops.

:::::::::: Ok that gave me a laugh! LOL! Just the vision of it! LOL!

No. Mom said nothing! I was rather shocked. I know I would have. NOT that I am complaining (I did that yesterday :: )Maybe she took it as "Well thats my mom for ya" or that maybe I was having a bad day. The fact that I mentioned her (the mom) name in the text, I doubt she could assume I was just venting to her. It was clear it was meant for someone else. But, whatever. All I can say right now. LOL! I will take it. And learn from it. I hope!

[Blackcat31]

OMGoosh!

I am not a big FB fan myself and hesitate to post anything for this reason. I have two groups that are 'private' but truth is that it really isn't. Anyone on my computer can see it and I am always afraid I will say something and someone I don't want seeing it will. I would love to answer how I am feeling when I have a frustrating day but not sure who will notice and report back to whom. (Like my DCP who was bringing their child sick here and posting on FB and someone ratted her out to me!!!) So I post very very little. I never post about DC. Actually I come on here and freak that a parent might be on here and know me!!:: I am paranoid! I should change my name I think to snotwiper or something

. I am paranoid too that one day a family will find me on here-

Me too!!

Why? :confused:

Statements like these always confuse me..... Unless you are venting in a mean or not-so-nice way or saying really nasty things about something, why would anyone be afraid that a daycare family "finds" them on this site?

Just like in real life, I try to never say anything outloud (or in print) that I would not be willing to own.

Am I opinionated or judgmental? I suppose at times I absolutely am. I also suppose I come across that way when I don't mean too but still I never ever set out to make someone look bad or say anything just to be mean...

I actually encourage my daycare families to use/visit this site. I have sent my licensor the link as well as several provider friends too. This site is a GREAT wealth of knowledge and perspective from both parents and providers. It is much too valuable to keep to myself.

My daycare families (past and present) know who I am here and if any of them ever read anything I write/say, they know I will own 100% of everything I said.

It just makes me feel bad that so many providers are scared that their DCF's might "find" them here...

[butterfly]

Why? :confused:

Statements like these always confuse me..... Unless you are venting in a mean or not-so-nice way or saying really nasty things about something, why would anyone be afraid that a daycare family "finds" them on this site?

Just like in real life, I try to never say anything outloud (or in print) that I would not be willing to own.

Am I opinionated or judgmental? I suppose at times I absolutely am. I also suppose I come across that way when I don't mean too but still I never ever set out to make someone look bad or say anything just to be mean...

I actually encourage my daycare families to use/visit this site. I have sent my licensor the link as well as several provider friends too. This site is a GREAT wealth of knowledge and perspective from both parents and providers. It is much too valuable to keep to myself.

My daycare families (past and present) know who I am here and if any of them ever read anything I write/say, they know I will own 100% of everything I said.

It just makes me feel bad that so many providers are scared that their DCF's might "find" them here...

For me it's not that I wouldn't want to own what I've said. It's the fact that I don't want the parents to think I'm online all day instead of watching their kids. Due to the date/time stamp on posts it can look like I'm not "working". I typically sign on during cleanup times or when I'm sitting outside while the kids are playing independently.

[Blackcat31]

For me it's not that I wouldn't want to own what I've said. It's the fact that I don't want the parents to think I'm online all day instead of watching their kids. Due to the date/time stamp on posts it can look like I'm not "working". I typically sign on during cleanup times or when I'm sitting outside while the kids are playing independently.

That makes sense.

I guess I handle that by making sure my parents know that my PC is on all day. It's used for documentation, communication and information.

I don't sit in front of it all day, but I definitely am on-line on and off throughout the day.

I post when I have free hands.

My DCK's also play independently and I supervise, support and oversee. I don't often do activities that require my continuous involvement....but I can see how that doesn't work in some programs.

FWIW~ I was in NO way implying that everyone should be an open book.... we all do things differently and in ways that work for us....

I was just sad to read about the paranoia. I guess I just feel like it shouldn't be that way..... kwim? Guarded, private and vague...yes.... but not paranoid. That's for when you KNOW you did something wrong and are now afraid someone will find out.

[lovemylife]

Why? :confused:

Statements like these always confuse me..... Unless you are venting in a mean or not-so-nice way or saying really nasty things about something, why would anyone be afraid that a daycare family "finds" them on this site?

Just like in real life, I try to never say anything outloud (or in print) that I would not be willing to own.

Am I opinionated or judgmental? I suppose at times I absolutely am. I also suppose I come across that way when I don't mean too but still I never ever set out to make someone look bad or say anything just to be mean...

I actually encourage my daycare families to use/visit this site. I have sent my licensor the link as well as several provider friends too. This site is a GREAT wealth of knowledge and perspective from both parents and providers. It is much too valuable to keep to myself.

My daycare families (past and present) know who I am here and if any of them ever read anything I write/say, they know I will own 100% of everything I said.

It just makes me feel bad that so many providers are scared that their DCF's might "find" them here...

I personally have lost a family because of venting about something that they did and its wasnt in a mean way. I don't want it to happen again. Everyone vents about their job but people expect daycare providers to be perfect and always be happy. At least in my experience. My mother made a good point to me awhile back. Daycare providers are comparable to pastors wives. Always have to be on their best behavior. Sometimes they forget that we are human too. Venting on here makes me feel a little more human and less like someone is watching my every move during or after business hours.

[Tdhmom]

:hug:

I once sent a text to a dcm that was meant for my husband. I had asked him to bring home some gloves because I just got sh** on my hands! I was so embarrassed and apologized, but the mom just laughed and said "well now I know you are human"...

Needless to say, I now try to remember to delete any texts that I have made to parents so it doesn't happen again!

Omg I died laughing at this!!! Too funny! I send one that was meant for my husband and send it to a dcm (both names start with D) about not having sick kids here next flu season and dcm (said her name!) did not like it at all cause her kid is the one getting us all sick!
As soon as I hit send I paced the living room until she wrote back. She never did. I was mortified!!!!