Breakfast...Vent

[mrs.meg]

I looked into getting licensed a while back, and it didn't look too painful. Just would take some time.

I think I am ready to go back to work. I seem to be going through some things emotionally and child care is very demanding and stressful. I am kind of grumpy and I just do not enjoy myself like I used to. I am not sure if it is where I am getting older now, or just probably burned out. I go to school part-time, and I really don't get much breaks from kids. I don't have much support for that, so it makes it hard. I feel like I work 24/7. It is not good when your kids feel like work.

Working probably will not be much more financially beneficial by the time I pay someone to watch my kids, but it really is not about money at this point. I am working to get into nursing school, someday....

[Unregistered]

my son's providers (3 in a row)

Gave us a hard time when I wanted to have breakfast with him and bring him after....Oh well! We do yoghurt every morning, sometimes toast, and cinnamon life cereal.

Ask parents if they really need the kiddos to eat at your house - are they willing to provide foods?

I am agreeing with the others about seeing an opportunity, and considering a rate increase. If you are setting an end date already, good luck with the leap! But if you are considering making things better - I suggest asking parents to kick in - either food or a rate increase. Put out the word that you are not making even - and you need some help, are open to donations, whatever. See what you get? Oh yeah - no honey buns unless its a group project the day before!

[momma2girls]

WHen I was providing/making breakfast every am, I wouldn't be able to start it, until all the school children, inc. my own were out the door. This would be around 8:30-8:45 am every am. I have snack time between 9 and 9:30, and dinner between 11- 11:30. So to me it was just a waste, and the children alot of times wouldn't eat, etc.... so I resorted to only an am snack, and it went much better.

[Cat Herder]

Gave us a hard time when I wanted to have breakfast with him and bring him after....Oh well! We do yoghurt every morning, sometimes toast, and cinnamon life cereal.

I am curious.

Was this about your having breakfast with your son or wanting to drop off after the designated cut off period in the mornings???

I have never heard of anyone complaining about one less mouth to feed and clean up after....

What was their reasoning....:confused: