I'm just wondering how everyone else prepares for their work day? What do you wear? Do you do your hair? Makeup? Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive?

I'm just wondering what the morning looks like for everyone else. My legally unlicensed home daycare of 6 has been open since January and I'm just wondering if I should be more polished before people arrive? It's just so tempting to stay in bed until the last moment possible!

I bed share with my baby and husband, DH leaves for work before my day starts and the longer I can stay in bed the longer baby will sleep which makes the whole day so much better if he sleeps more!

I have a Master's degree in education and I want to present myself as the professional person that I am, but I'm also working with little kids all day in my own home so I hate to feel like I should do hair and make up everyday... Thoughts???

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I use simple things, jeans, blouses, not nice ones like wal-mart 8.00 blouses, shorts, zandals, fli flops, flats, no make up at all, earings yes, w/out earings I feel naked I just commented earlier on another post that at the beginning I used to dress up nicer and use makeup, but it's to much mess, to much drool, to many boogies, to much throw up/spit up, bleach and paint so nope, no more nice clothes for work. Obviously I don't wear rags either but just nothing that I would not like to get dirty or messy.

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Do you do your hair? Yes. Always. My hair is very long to boot and would look awful if I didn't. Pony tails are pretty standard.

Makeup? I'm blonde so mascara is a must but that's the only make up I ever wear working or not lol

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? barefoot in summer, socks in winter...no one is allowed to wear shoes in my home because I don't want grub from outside on the floors my daycare kids crawl all over

Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Unless I get barfed/pooped/peed on I'd see no reason to change?

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? No, I eat with my daycare kids at breakfast. We all sit down for all meals and snacks family style.



I shower at night and get up about 45 minutes before my first kids arrive. that gives me time to get myself ready, have a bit of time with my own kids, let the dogs out and get a cup of coffee in. I am almost always found in jeans and sweatshirts in the winter, capris and tshirts in the summer

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I usually shower, put a little make up on while I am catching up the threads here, wear yoga pants and a tshirt. Bare feet. My hair is usually wet during drop off or I will french braid it so it is curly later if I am going somewhere.

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What do you wear? Dresses with leggings, jeans and nice shirts, etc.

Do you do your hair? I either put it in a polished ponytail or straighten it and wear it down.

Makeup? Yes.

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Either shoes or bare feet, depending on what I'm wearing.

Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Yes.

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? Yes.

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I'm not going to read all the replies, just answer the OP

I dress the same as I did working retail - nice clothes, clean, jewelry and minimal make-up. (just a little eye shadow and mascara). I wear whatever I feel like that day - from dresses and skirts to jeans and tanks.

I don't ever "do my hair". I wear it straight and/or pulled back in a clip or ponytail

If we have a day out in the field planned, I dress appropriately with tennies, pants, and usually something like a sweatshirt or flannel shirt. If we have a lot of messy activities planned, I will wear things with spots or house clothes that I don't care if they get paint or glue on them. If we have a day planned in sun, sand and water play, I have even been known to wear sweats and tees.

IOW - I dress for the day. But usually, I dress as I said in the first description.

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I'm just wondering how everyone else prepares for their work day? I prepare for my work day no differently than I prepare for any other day. I get up around 5:30 every morning.

What do you wear? I wear khakis and a nice comfy top in the winter months. Sometimes I wear jeans as well.
In the summer months I wear dressy type capri's and or longer style shorts (nothing denim) and a comfy top or blouse. (I buy ALOT of my clothing at Eddie Bauer)

Do you do your hair? EVERY DAY. I have longer curly hair and it needs to be done daily unless I want to frighten people...LOL! I wear it up some days and down on others but ALWAYS fixed. I don't do any type of curling iron or hair straightening.

Makeup? maybe some tinted chap stick and maybe once in a while some mascara but otherwise, I have never really been a make up wearer.

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? In the winter I wear socks and have slippers I wear in the house (ALL the DCK's also bring and wear slippers) and in the summer months I am usually barefoot....although I require ALL dck's to wear socks in my house as I cannot deal with other people's bare feet.... (I know, weird but just something I can't do )

Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Well unless I pack extra clothing I HAVE to wear the same thing I went to work in as I don't have access to my closet while at work. I do dress in layers though so I can take off my sweater if I get hot. I do keep a spare set of clothing at daycare....just in case.

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? I am NOT a breakfast person and I don't offer breakfast to my DCK's either. I do drink coffee and brew a fresh pot as soon as I get to daycare.


I really do believe that it is important to look professional if you want people to treat you professionally. I think for me, it would be very difficult to stand firm in my policies and rules and act business like if I am standing before you in yoga pants and an over-sized comfy tee. I feel more professional if I know I am dressed the part....kwim. I know this philosophy is not the same for everyone but it absolutely works for me.

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To add another perspective....

I used to wear yoga pants once in awhile, especially on days I didn't feel like I got enough sleep. They seemed to make the whole day more bearable lol.

Soon to be brother and sister in law's daycare provider went on vacation and I ended up taking his boys for the duration. Just by coincidence I ended up wearing jeans the first few days. At pick up time one evening BIL made the comment that he was relieved to see I wear jeans/khakis/capris daily. I laughed wondering what on earth that meant. I guess he was impressed I cared to make a bit of a better impression on parents than the boys' regular provider who lives in yoga/stretch pants, and chooses styles that are incredibly tight and usually too small for her size. He said if she were younger and going to the gym or relaxing with her family that might be appropriate, but while he's paying her to watch his kids? Not only did it not sit right but it made him uncomfortable at times too when her pants were so tight they literally sucked into her butt crack.

I knew exactly what he was talking about because I've seen her out and about around town dressed like that. It's not like he was being a perv by making the observation, you simply can't ignore something that obvious and it is pretty off putting. One of those which is worse deals...the skin tight definition in the back or the skin tight definition in the front? I never would have imagined she dressed like that as a provider though too. At that age I'm sorry, the only way it can come off is trashy and/or lazy.



I still adore my yoga pants, I just save them for after hours now.

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EXACTLY!

I love yoga pants too but I was raised that pj's are for sleeping, yoga pants are for gym time and sweats or something similar are for lazy days when you see no one other than your own family.

I feel sad that our culture has come to the point that it is now okay to wear pajama pants in public and not only by children but adults as well.

I am NOT dissing anyone who does this, just saying I was raised in a different way and clothing has it's purposes. I had school clothes that I changed out of immediately after school into play clothes and had Sunday clothing that was for church only.

...Just how I was raised...so just how I am.

and yes, I absolutely think it makes a difference to parents.

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My oldest DD (the only one in school) also has separate sets of clothing, and changes as soon as she walks in the door.


I'm just wondering how everyone else prepares for their work day? I get up about 45 minutes before my first arrival, shower, groom, and make my coffee. I have found that if I go to sleep with a clean house, and the next day semi planned there is nothing I need to do in the morning to prepare for my children as I've already done it all the night before. (I say semi planned because I've found it easier to just go with my groups flow for the day instead of telling them 'OK-time for xx'.)

What do you wear? I agree that it really does make a difference to parents if you are dressed and ready for the day. I don't typically wear 'dressy' type clothing, but I do wear jeans, and nice tops, or long capri pants in the summer with a nice top. I don't typically ever wear tank tops, because I do have some tattoos on my upper arm/shoulders, and I don't think it's professional for me to be broadcasting those out to the children/parents.
I get the being comfortable part, and am in no way dissing anyone that dresses in that type of clothing, it's just a personal preference for me not to.

Do you do your hair? Yes, however, my hair is cut shorter because it's extremely thin, so it takes me all of 2 minutes to dry it/straighten it.

Makeup? Nope. I haven't worn makeup on a regular basis since I was a teenager. In fact, I don't think any of my parents have ever seen me with it!

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Socks/slippers in the winter, bare feet in the summer, I don't like the feeling of sweaty feet, so I refuse to wear any type of slipper in the summer. I also don't allow shoes in my home past the entryway, so all of my children remove their shoes as soon as they walk in the door.

Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? I watch a 5 month old vomiting machine, so the chances of me wearing the same thing at pick up as I was wearing at drop off are very slim.

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? No, since I am in my home, I am usually preparing DH breakfast/lunch and DD breakfast/lunch, I sit and eat with the children when they eat, same with lunch.

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I should add that I have Celiacs (no gluten) and a dairy allergy. If I could consume the same breakfast that the children could, then I would eat with them.

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When I was doing childcare in my home, I have to admit that I did not really look all that professional. I always wore sweats and tshirts (nothing ratty or stained...just very, very comfortable) and, while I always washed my face and combed my hair and, of course, brushed my teeth, that was the only preparation. It took me about 5 minutes to get ready. My parents did not seem to care, so that worked fine for me.

Now I am turning over a new morning leaf starting tomorrow...lol. Tomorrow I start at the childcare center opening at my church. Since I will be outside my home and will be a lead teacher, I plan to do my makeup and at least make sure my hair is presentable. I will still be wearing a tshirt (a nice one) but I will wear either jeans or capris depending on the weather. My socks or slippers will be replaced by either tennis shoes or my Sketchers maryjanes. So, still comfy because I will have to be able to get down and play with my new little ones, but much more professional.

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Missed the breakfast question... when I did child care in my home, I always ate breakfast before the children arrived. I plan to do that before leaving for the child care center, too. It is just too difficult for me to eat while the children are eating. I don't want to wolf it down like I have to do with my lunch.

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What do you wear? I'm the one in yoga pants! They are well fitting, though, and coupled with a decent shirt. In the winter a hooded sweatshirt. I'm as active as a yoga instructor, on the floor, running around, I find it fits the work. I'm a RN and have spent 10 years being professional in scrubs. I don't think its the clothing, it's how you present yourself. I also wear jeans or capris or shorts, but my yoga pants are standard 2 days a week.

Do you do your hair? No. My hair is long and stick straight, usually wet at first drop off, but it looks fine.

Makeup? Always just pressed powder and chapstick

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? I'm the only one allowed to wear shoes in the house. If I don't have some support I am sore by the end of the day, it also helps me feel prepared for the day.

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? Not usually, I eat as I find time.

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What do you wear? Jeans or jean capris w/a nicer v-neck t-shirt (Lane Bryant).
Do you do your hair? All I have ever done is wash and brush my hair.
Makeup? I've never been into make-up, so no.
Shoes, socks, or bare feet? 99% of the time, barefoot.
Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Yes
Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? I drink a Glucerna shake, so sometimes yes, sometimes no.


When my 5 AM kid comes, I am still in my nightgown and robe. I shower and dress once he falls back to sleep in the morning. I don't own yoga or sweatpants.

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I'm just wondering how everyone else prepares for their work day? What do you wear? Do you do your hair? Makeup? Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive?


I typically get up around 6:20-6:30ish to hop in the shower.
My hair is always done, 9 times out of 10 its just up in a ponytail, but every now and then I'll decide to straighten it (I can't just leave my hair down to dry on its own - it gets frizzy and wavy and ucky...).
I do typically put on foundation and powder - I just like it
Bare feet for sure!
I wear either jeans or black dress pants (I just honestly feel more comfortable in dress pants) and a t-shirt. Something comfortable yet still looks nice
I have had some coffee before the kiddos get here, but I eat breakfast with them.

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Nothing fancy, but I like to look "professional casual".

Usually pants and a nice shirt. Always earrings. I wear makeup and do my hair every single day. I shower at night and then do my hair and makeup when I get to my day care in the mornings (I have a separate house for day care)

I'm middle aged and can't get away with no makeup. I have pale skin and blonde brows, lashes etc. I look ill without makeup!

At my age I need to look professional. I think a younger women can get away with more casual wear.

I feel my clients take me more seriously when I dress smartly. Many of my clients work in an office setting and dress appropriately. I would have a hard time laying down the law to them over money etc. if I looked like the janitor at their office.

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I'm more like casual-casual. Jeans and tshirt, capris, shorts occasionaly. Make up most every morning while Im sipping my coffee.(at my age I need it) Sometimes I eat breakfast before kids come and sometimes not. I hardly ever wear shoes, slippers, bare feet or socks. I admit I dont look real professional, Im all about comfort. My hair is very thick and long and lives in a low pony tail all day. I like wearing makeup, it makes me feel human, and I like the way it makes me feel to know Ive "put my face on" esp when we go on outtings.
Debbie

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Well, this is something to think about. After reading some of these posts it makes me wonder. I dress for the weather; shorts, t's, tanks, jeans, occasionally a dress. Usually barefoot or a flat of some sort. Makeup is rare. Hair is neat but not 'done'. These families know their kids, most, if not all, fully admit they couldn't do what I do for them. I like to look nice but I don't dress to the 9's. My attitude and demeanor make me professional. How I handle myself. Am I less a professional in shorts and a T than when I wear khaki's and a blouse? I don't think so. Our line of works puts certain demands on our wardrobe and it matters how physically involved you are with your kids. If my clothing gets 'abused' I change, the same as if it happened to one of the kids. I too have crested the peak of 50 but don't feel makeup and 'more professional' clothing would make my families look at me 'more professionally'. I am who and what I am and I am a professional. ;

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I agree that clothing doesn't make you more professional...however, it is how whatever clothing you wear makes you feel.

For me, stating I wear khakis and a blouse doesn't mean I AM more professional. It just means it makes me FEEL more professional. Make sense?

If I felt professional in yoga pants and a tee, I would most definitely think about changing my work attire.

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I'm up 2 hours before my first daycare child arrives. DH and I get up at 5am, workout, shower, dress. I wear makeup on probably 3/5 days and my hair is usually in a pony. But it's clean and brushed.

I typically wear jeans or khakis in the winter. With t-shirts, blouses and sweaters. In the summer I wear capris with thick strap tanks, or Ts. I sometimes wear cotton maxi dresses too...I love a long light dress in the summer. I don't wear short shorts or spaghetti strap tanks just because I don't showing that much thigh or showing bra straps. I don't think there's anything wrong with it though.

We have breakfast as a family and make school/work lunches before DCKs arrive.

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I get up in the morning and shower and my hair is normally wet when my first kid comes. Them when dry normally goes into a pony tail. Little make up if any. I will wear all different types of pants. I got sick of wrecking all of my shirts so I ordered five from a company will my name and contact info and a cute little daycare pick on them and I wear those. Good advertising to. Plus I don't destroymy normal clothes.

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What do you wear? I dont think what I wear are yoga pants...but they fall in the same catagory. I have a dozen pairs of black cotten pants and capris (from old Navy) that I wear everyday. I pair them with the same dozen or so well fitting (not girl cut or oversized) t-shirts and a hoodie (all bought from the school PTO in our community colors) I dress this way because I am very active with the kids and I am just not comfortable in jeans and my dress shirts to be active and happy all day.

Do you do your hair? Every day. I shower each morning, blow dry, staraighten, and pin back my bangs

Makeup? Every day!! I don't go anywhere with out full makeup. ever.

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? socks, I even bring socks to put on when I wear capris in the summer.

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? I brew a pot of coffee when I get here....it is a standing joke to offer it to the kids as they come in in the morning

I don't have the option of going from the bed to the door to greet children but even if I did I would NEVER. I have had daycare parents who had providers do it that way in the past and they didn't like.

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I have not read all responses, but I did see that some of you are aganist yoga pants or gym attire...

My group is extremely physical and we are always on the go. We farm, hike, bike, walk, and exercise daily. I wear clothing that will allow me to move freely and able to get down and dirty just like the rest of the kids. So I do wear yoga pants, jogging pants, capri pants, and etc.

My clothing is clean and well kept and the parents know from the start that I don't spend a lot of time on me, as I have too many other things to be doing than to spend it all on me getting ready.

I spend about 10-15min each morning, washing up, teeth, face, sunblock, the normal stuff and then out to the front and start setting up my day.

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I shower the night before so that I can sleep until the last possible minute. My first one comes at 6:30 and since I do second shift as well, I NEED MY SLEEP!

I brush my hair, put on minimal makeup (mascara, eye shadow, under eye concealer, and lipstick), and put on my jogging clothes. I say jogging clothes because now that it's warm outside we go on long walks and are out and about all morning and I get sweaty. Baby wipe/washcloth shower after our walk.

I don't think it's unprofessional, just prepared for the day. In the winter months, I wear sweaters, hoodies, really just my regular clothes and jeans.

During nap, I'll change into a nice t-shirt from New York and Company and some sort of jean (shorts, capris, etc.)

I don't wear shoes in my house, just socks or bare feet.

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I used to wake up 15mins before my first client arrived, throw clothes on and answer the door. I was finding my days were miserable. I was miserable. I started waking up at 5:30am every morning, no matter when my first client arrives (usually 7:30 or 8:30). It gives me time to shower, make my bed, have a coffee and breakfast, get online, putter around the house. If I miss my alarm, I really notice the difference in my day.

I get up, hop in the shower then sit on my bed for 10mins and watch the news while my hair towel dries a bit. Back in the bathroom I brush my hair and teeth, put mousse in my hair and hang up my towels. I go back to my room to make the bed and get dressed. I start my coffee and breakfast (usually a toasted bagel), let the dog out, feed the animals then bring my breakfast and coffee to the computer.

I usually wear jeans or capris & a t-shirt. I don't wear make up and 'doing' my hair consists of brushing out tangles, fluffing it with my fingers and adding mousse to help enhance & control my curls. That's if I shower. If I don't shower that morning then I fluff it with damp fingers and throw a hairband in. I hate socks so I usually don't wear them. If I get cold feet I'll put some on but they never last long. I wear Crocs year round (sneakers outside in the winter). I only change my clothing during the day if I get really dirty otherwise it's just extra laundry for me, lol. As I type this @ 10;30pm, my t-shirt has strawberry juice at the hem, paint on the sleeve and smeared cheese on the chest. We were busy today

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I shower about an hour before children arrive. I bought some *golf" type shirts in many different colors and wear jeans. In the summer I use tank style tops and capris. Because I have problem feet I need to wear motion control footwear which usually means running shoes all time... Makeup is usually dependent on my mood (if I need to lift my spirits I will do a little mascara blush and lipstick) otherwise nope no makeup and a ponytail.
If I get up early as I usally do (about 4:30am) I will eat something and then again with the children (at 8AM)
The only jewelry I wear are my rings. (one on each hand)
I will change my clothes dependent on weather and circumstances. I do wear a nurses smock over my clothes when changing diapers and a different one for feedings. And I have a vinyl art smock that I wear (when I remember to put it on) :-)

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I'm 6 months pregnant, so I wear whatever fits and is comfortable!

I get up about an hour before anyone arrives and get my own family ready for the day. I shower the night before and so I generally just throw my hair into a ponytail. I generally wear capri pants or shorts and a t-shirt, but yes, I have been known to wear yoga pants, lol. I'm up and down on the floor all day, so jeans pr khakis would be unbearable for me. I don't wear makeup during the work day, so it's generally deodorant and lip balm for me.

I used to try to eat with my own kids in the AM before they go to school, but I've found that DCP's drop off in a half hour window that, no matter what time my breakfast is ready, always coincides with the first bite....so now I have a glass of milk with my kids and eat during morning nap.

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I do get up each day and do my hair and makeup.. That's just me. If I worked an outside job I would do the same. I wear sweat pants in the winter--adidas or nike so i can get up and down easily with the children. Not the hanes or kids kinds. I wear capris in the summer. I always wear socks, or flipflops. I wear a shirt that has something to do with the daycare or kids. ex. Kids are my buisness type shirts. I know of a provider that wears spandex black pants every day and no bra and I can tell you that everytime I interview a parent that has interviwed with her they mention it. They are just shocked. And she is not a little person so I Feel parents must look at how we present ourselves. Now at 5:30 in the evening do i look like I did at 7:30 that morning? no......but i dress so look somewhat professional. I want to seperate myself from the ones who merly babysit and the ones who are daycare providers in my area.

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Wake Up- I get up a half hour to an hour before my first arrival depending on the day.

Dress- I wear shirts I had made with my daycare logo on them and khakis most days. Once in a while I will wear jeans or black yoga style pants- not tight and they have pockets. I used to wear nicer shirts but after a long day of spit up, bleach, paint, poop and everything else I was getting tired of ruining my clothes. Now I have a sort of uniform and if it gets gross I don't mind so much. I usually order more shirts each year. I wear socks. I don't change during the day unless I have to. I change after work if I am going out.

Hair- my hair is simple so I don't do much with it other than brush it. It usually ends up in a pony tail most days.

Makeup- not much of a makeup kind of girl

Breakfast- I usually eat with the kids. I do relax and have a cup of tea alone before they all arrive though.

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I had to laugh as I thought of this thread when I got dressed this morning.....

I am wearing white capris today

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I wouldn't dare, I know that as soon as I walked down stairs I would spill my coffee right on the butt part of them.

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My DH actually bet me $10 that I would be dirty or stained before the end of the day......

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I decided that since I have an easy day and that it's my birthday, I was going to look nice today and put on a nice white blouse. Well guess what. My DH made me a chocolate cake last night and left the mess in the sink for me to clean up. Gee thanks hubby!

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I wish I could get up and stay in my house, but alas.....


I get up at 5:45, out the door by 6:25. 40 minute commute, at work by 7:15.

I have to admit, Ive been looking like heck lately. My weight jumped from 145 to 160, so a lot of my old clothes dont fit. I'm slowly rebuilding my wardrobe (broke), but I've keeping the same 5 or so pairs of cargos/bermudas in rotation....

...but anyway, I do make-up if I feel pretty that day. My hair is very short, so it's basically brush and go. I'm usually wearing a tshirt, crop pants or bermuda shorts, and sneakers, though I often go barefoot inside. I hate shoes. I do modest jewelry. I'm usually splattered in something by the end of the day (yesterday it was DARK purple paint), so I try not to wear nice stuff.

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I got sick of ruining my shirts with formula spit up and snotty noses, so I started looking for smocks to wear over my shirts. Those look like they'd be too hot in the summer though, so I was stuck with how to handle this. I like the idea of ordering five shirts (like T's or polos) with my daycare name on it. Great idea!

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I wear jeans, pajama pants, scrubs. Usually stained shirts/tank tops. I work with babies, primarily, and my clothes get destroyed. plus, I'm pregnant..don't care. If we're leaving the yard, then yes, I'll wear real clothes. I always wear flip flops around the house..

I wet down my hair a bit, sometimes clip it up.

I never wear makeup..so no.

I usually grab something to eat separately from dck..lately after they get here. I have one baby right now, so it's easy todo.

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old thread

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What do you wear? In the winter yoga pants, long sleeve tee, and a cardigan. Summer/Spring I wear capris sometimes shorts but, not a lot. Never denim. I don't like how it feels on my legs. And an apron till we go outside. I meet dck's in my apron. I'm a messy cook and the littles think I am a human tissue.

Do you do your hair? I have thick shoulder length hair. Its always in a pony tail.
Makeup? No, never while working

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Socks and slippers in the winter, during the summer my indoor flip flops for inside, and sneakers of flip flops outside.

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? No, we eat family style so if I do eat breakfast I eat with them. I am usually on my third cup of coffee by the first arrives at 6:30.


I get up an hour to hour an half before first kid arrives. I usually wipe down counters and table again, start a load of laundry, fold what is in the dryer, let the animals out or in, figure out lunch if I didn't day before, review my own kids activities for the evening, check email, look at FB all while gulping down my coffee. I am very routine and when my routine is broken especially my morning routine I bent out of shape all day.

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Ha ha. It's new to me Though I hadn't looked at dates till I saw your post.
I wear jeans and t-shirt in winter, long-sleeved.
Bermudas and t-shirt, short-sleeved in spring, summer,fall.
Fleece hoodie is on the chair in case it's chilly.
And an extra couple of shirts on the shelf in case the baby spits up on me

Oh, and I added an apron with pockets a year or two ago. I can keep my phone or tablet, baby monitor, a spit-up cloth, tissues and a pair of glasses in the pockets Started doing that when they were talking about using a monitor all the time if you are out of the room where the baby is.

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......like The Flash.....lol. I wake up, shower, dress (business casual), try to get a brush through my straw mat (hair), not wearing makeup helps with the mad.dash. I don't eat breakfast, but slam some coffee. It's a 20 minute commute to my center (or 10 on the motorcycle ). It's crazy man, totally crazy. It's one hour from the time I get up until I am open. Ahhh stress, the great motivator ....

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hey I know this is an old thread, but where is Hunni Bee??? have not seen her in some time

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For me, I shower, do my hair (nothing fancy, just blow dry - it's usually in a ponytail by lunch), makeup is just powder & mascara, earrings yes but nothing else. I wear jeans or shorts and a tshirt 90% of the time, but keep a zip-up hoodie close by in case I get chilly (I had a hysterectomy last year & ever since the surgery my husband says my internal thermostat is broken! I'm hot when everyone else is cold, and cold when everyone else is hot!)

I eat breakfast before the kiddos arrive - drop offs here are so unpredictable that I just have myself ready by 8:30, then I try to get some chores done before the kids arrive. Some days everyone is here right at 8:30, other days it's 10:30 before the first munchkins get here.

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What do you wear? maxi dress, jeans and t shirt, shorts and tank top, casual and comfy basically

Do you do your hair? Ponytail, bun or braid

Makeup? Never

Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Socks or bare feet , mainly bare feet

Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Yes unless I get puked or pooped or peed on

Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? Usually

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Good question! Not recently!

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She last logged on on Saturday so she IS around...

I know she had some personal issues going on so maybe she isn't able to check in as often lately.

Maybe she'll chime in soon.... I'd love to see/hear an update on her beautiful little one!

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thanks guys....I do recall some not so good family stuff.

If you read this HB, just thinking of you, yes I am hijacking this thread..

Wanted to see if you are ok..

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Old thread but this!!!

I get up at 4:30, workout, shower, dressed, minimal makeup (I wear a tinted moisturizer with SPF and some mascara.

Ponytail, chignon, bun, or straighten my hair and wear it down (depending on humidity).

Sometimes I wear earrings, because a dcg asks.

I do yoga, or walk a LOT, or zumba, or play soccer with the kids. I NEED to be in workout clothes. We are a VERY active bunch and it just isn't possible to run my program in jeans, dresses or pretty clothes.

I wear socks in the house. I will even take off my sandals and put on socks. I have a sensory thing about anything on the bottom of my feet. Dck's wear gripper socks or slippers indoors. NO SHOES.

I grab a protein shake after my workout, but I eat breakfast with my dck's. Usually just eggs or yogurt.

I saw a dcfamily this past Saturday at the store on my way to a bridal shower. Dcb recognized me and, waved and ran over to me. Dcm and dcd did not know who I was at first. Dcm said "WOW! You clean up NICE!"

I DO go over this on interview. I try to look 'business casual' at interview. I tell them to dress their child in comfortable, active clothing and to expect me to be dressed the same. Sneakers are a must, no fancy dresses, tight jeans, etc. All of my families have loved that I get active and involved with the kids. None have ever made a negative comment (to me anyway) about my appearance.

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hahah I tell at interview that same exact thing...especially now that hubby owns a gym, I go straight there after work so I am all ready to rock and roll at the gym lol...

I love yoga pants...

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What do you wear? I wear jeans and a scrub top.
Do you do your hair? Yes, takes 5 minutes to brush & straighten.
Makeup? No
Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Bare feet .... no shoes allowed.
Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Unless I get peed, pooed or vomited on- yes.
Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? Not a breakfast person. My first meal is usually at AM snack.

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How do I prepares for my work day? I get up at either 4 or 4:30. an hour before the first kid is due. I like to be wide awake. I have some caffeine and try to do my paperwork and prep work for the day.
What do you wear? I wear very comfy clothes: sweats, t-shirts, capris, shorts, etc...I am down with the kids all day and we do arts and crafts and messy play. I consider dressing comfy a perk to working from home with children.
Do you do your hair? Ponytail usually
Makeup? Not for my work day.
Shoes, socks, or bare feet? bare feet or socks
Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? Unless I get too dirty I don't change.
Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? Not usually. I can't eat at 4 or 4:30.

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What do you wear? Usually jeans and a t-shirt , a sweater if it's cold .
Do you do your hair? Yes , I have a mop of curly hair . I think it would scare the kids if I didn't
Makeup? No , I do not really make up at all.
Shoes, socks, or bare feet? Socks or bare feet in the summer.
Do you wear the same thing at drop off/pick up all day? yes
Have you already eaten breakfast before children arrive? yes .

I get up at 5:30 to get my 2 oldest ready and on the bus so I have time to get ready , shower and get things set for the dck when they start to come in at 7am .

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