Have You Ever Gone Above And Beyond For A DCfamily?

[Jack Sprat]

Wow! You guys are the cake, icing, sprinkles and fine china! I thought I was going above and beyond with being tolerant with a DCM and paying me.

[Scout]

I don't think any of you are shallow, it's just not something I would start a thread on as I don't like confrontation or the thought of hurting someone's feelings.

Recently, dcm's bf fell down a flight of stairs and they did not find him until mid afternoon the next day after he didn't show up at work. I offered to keep dcb as late as she needed, on the weekend, whatever she needed free of charge. I also made the bf homemade chicken noodle soup with veggies big enough to take out if he coudn't chew them and pureed a bunch of it as well because his mouth was a mess at the time. I am happy to report that his condition went from critical to being on the road to recovery!happyface I just love this family and didn't even cross my mind to not offer. I would do it for anyone but, would not feel it was appreciated from others, kwim?

And once I agreed to switch to overnight care if dcm's plant went on strike and her schedule would change. I am legally unlicensed so it wouldn't affect anything. I would've had kids here all the time then but, it was about helping her in a crappy situation that thankfully never took place!

[Josiegirl]

Ok wait, I have done some above and beyond things...I took a dcf of 3 kids trick or treating one year because their parents couldn't. I took a 9 month old baby for 10 days, 24/7 and man was it ever hard to give her back at the end.
As far as letting parents pay late, stay late, and all that, I'm simply a big ole pushover anyways.
I don't get asked all that often I guess. One of my former dcf inquired if I was offering a Saturday shopping afternoon this year but I said no. Former is the key word here. One of my current dcfs asked if I could take her dd this Saturday from 5:30 -9:30. I said of course. We'll bake cookies.

[Josiegirl]

Btw, crazylady, my lil 2 1/2 dcg just woke up and crawled into my lap as I scrolled past your scotty dog....she likes your doggy.

[Annalee]

I have gone above and beyond in many ways, some listed above and in also in other ways that I can't think of at the moment. Sometimes it's come back to bite me in the ass and sometimes it doesn't. On the flip side, I've had clients go above and beyond for me many times as well.

Not being heartless, but I have learned to make better choices of which clients I can help and which ones I can't.... I stand by the "professional" relationship for the most part, however, FCC is unique in that clients become a part of my own family. I have learned to be careful when crossing the line....because it can backfire!

[crazydaycarelady]

Thank you Josiegirl. I have a real Scottie that is my baby!

I have been watching the St Bernard puppy of one family for 1-2 days per week. If he stays home he has to be in a crate so I have her bring him over here. No skin off my teeth really since I love having the little fellow.

[Blackcat31]

Thank you Josiegirl. I have a real Scottie that is my baby!

I have been watching the St Bernard puppy of one family for 1-2 days per week. If he stays home he has to be in a crate so I have her bring him over here. No skin off my teeth really since I love having the little fellow.

Oh cute!! He looks just like my fur-baby!

How old is he?

[crazydaycarelady]

He is about 5months old now. He gained 14 pounds in one week!!

[Blackcat31]

He is about 5months old now. He gained 14 pounds in one week!!

Yeah, my DH and I always said if we look long enough we would be able to actually see him growing.

Mine was 5 lbs when we brought him home. 6 months later he was almost 60lbs.

He is now 4 years old and weighs 225lbs.

[lovemylife]

I had one of my daycare girls stay with me for 4 days because her moms husband was on leave from Iraq. They didn't get a honeymoon because he deployed right after the wedding. We also took her the night of the wedding.

I take one of my current daycare kids to church every Wednesday because mom needed a second job and dad works late. We meet at the church. This daycare family is like family!

[kathiemarie]

Yeah, my DH and I always said if we look long enough we would be able to actually see him growing.

Mine was 5 lbs when we brought him home. 6 months later he was almost 60lbs.

He is now 4 years old and weighs 225lbs.

OMG... I thought at first you were talking about a DC kid!
I love St. Bernard's. I have always wanted one but I don't think I could handle the drool.

[Josiegirl]

225 #? Oy the dog food and poop scooping....
That pup is really cute though. Ah if they'd only stay little

[Meeko]

OMG... I thought at first you were talking about a DC kid!
I love St. Bernard's. I have always wanted one but I don't think I could handle the drool.

I had three Saints and they drooled quite a bit. Then we had a Newfoundland...............FREQUENT FLOODING!!!!! But I still miss the big 209lb lug so much it hurts.

[Blackcat31]

I had three Saints and they drooled quite a bit. Then we had a Newfoundland...............FREQUENT FLOODING!!!!! But I still miss the big 209lb lug so much it hurts.

Oh what a beautiful pup! lovethis

[Angelsj]

I had three Saints and they drooled quite a bit. Then we had a Newfoundland...............FREQUENT FLOODING!!!!! But I still miss the big 209lb lug so much it hurts.

My sister has two Newfies. I don't know how they keep from slipping constantly. They are never dry.