Called me Mommy~ DCM upset :(

[midaycare]

That is what I have my kids call us, but even school age kids will sometimes say mom, it's just a habit to them.

I get called grandma after 8 year old DS has spent a night with my mom!!!

[sahm1225]

I have two almost two year olds that call me 'mama'. My own dd3 calls me miss._______. ::

I also have one that calls me 'more' because she's always asking for more food and I must've said 'more' So much that she thinks it's my name.

My own ds called his provider mama. It didn't bug me because he would call me mommy.


I wouldn't bring it to her attention or say anything.

[homeishere]

My son calls me teacher during the day. It drives my husband crazy, but I kind of like it. It helps keep the playing field level during the day, so to speak. But it is funny when he lets it slip out on the weekends.

Little kids slip up sometimes, I wouldn't make a big deal of it and would try to help the mom see it's not a big deal too.

As I was typing this my niece just came up, gave me a hug and said "mommy". She is 21 months. It happens sometimes.

[Nisaryn]

I am confused why this child is with you for those hours? I cannot imagine that his parents are both working 13 hours a day plus every other weekend. Who works those kinds of hours?!?! My guess is that one or both of them could be with him for more hours but choose not to be.

I am a military provider and the father was recently deployed and the mother works in the hospital and is also AD military so she works crazy hours so yes, I do have him for that long and there is the possibility that if they are both deployed he will go live with his grandparents in another state since I already told them I just wouldn't be able to keep him 24/7. My husband is also AD military and I am a veteran....so I'm sorry if I feel a little offended by your comment but SOME people actually DO work those kinds of hours. Sorry, I just get tired of assumptions like this. They would most certainly be with him more if they could!

[NoMoreJuice!]

I am a military provider and the father was recently deployed and the mother works in the hospital and is also AD military so she works crazy hours so yes, I do have him for that long and there is the possibility that if they are both deployed he will go live with his grandparents in another state since I already told them I just wouldn't be able to keep him 24/7. My husband is also AD military and I am a veteran....so I'm sorry if I feel a little offended by your comment but SOME people actually DO work those kinds of hours. Sorry, I just get tired of assumptions like this. They would most certainly be with him more if they could!

Thank you and your family for your service! Try not to be offended...we're all a little jaded because we have had parents who get off work at 2 and pick up at 5:30. I have a mom now that says she just can't deal with her child unless she has a nap first, and she picks up right at closing. Another parent admitted at pick up that she took the day off to go to the ZOO with a friend!! Like your child wouldn't want to go? Anyway, most of us are quick to assume things because we see them all the time.

[Nisaryn]

Thank you and your family for your service! Try not to be offended...we're all a little jaded because we have had parents who get off work at 2 and pick up at 5:30. I have a mom now that says she just can't deal with her child unless she has a nap first, and she picks up right at closing. Another parent admitted at pick up that she took the day off to go to the ZOO with a friend!! Like your child wouldn't want to go? Anyway, most of us are quick to assume things because we see them all the time.

Your right, I WILL try to remember that...I grew up in the military and my kids are growing up in the military too so we are used to parents having to be away for much longer than they would like to. For us as a military family every second we get to spend with each other is a blessing since we never know what can happen. It' unthinkable to us to not want to be with your family. These parents love their little boy SO So much...the mother is contemplating not re-commissioning (she is an Officer) when the time comes in 2 years because of it.

[mommyneedsadayoff]

My little dcb comes from 5:15 am-6:15 pm. If dad can pick up early, he does, but they both work for an oil company and have very long hours. I love the little and he goes right back to sleep when he gets here, but I know it kind of hurts mom that he reaches for me the minute they get here and doesn't want to leave when they pick up. She is very nice though and said she appreciates that he loves it here and is thankful that he feels so comfortable. She said she would have a much harder time if he screamed and cried at drop off (so would I since he would wake up my whole house), so I know she is actually a little more content with leaving him for so long since he likes it here. For me personally, I couldn't work those type of hours and have my kid in dayacre, but I totally understand why they do, and I am glad I can offer them a safe, fun place for their little guy!

[SquirrellyMama]

I still remember one of my dc providers from when I was a kid. We called her Mama Anne. I still have very fond memories of her. I wonder if any of the parents had an issue with the nickname?

Kelly