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lovemykidstoo 02:12 PM 02-07-2013
I have a mom that every single day when she picks up has to have her son "perform" for me. Drives me nuts. It's after 5:00 lady, I've had your little darling for 9 hours. I've seen him perform. I don't need to know at this time of day when he's my last one here that he can say this word or that word. I'm with him more than you are in a day, I've seen it all. Hate to be so mean, but by 5:15 I'm tired and want to end my job just like she's wanted to end hers at 4:30.
EntropyControlSpecialist 02:13 PM 02-07-2013
Can you act like you're about to go somewhere each day ... have your shoes on? Keys in hand?
butterfly 02:16 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Can you act like you're about to go somewhere each day ... have your shoes on? Keys in hand?
I've done that trick a time or two... Can you act like you're about to go somewhere each day ... have your shoes on? Keys in hand?
lovemykidstoo 02:22 PM 02-07-2013
I actually have had to go somewhere several times and she is clueless. I said today as he had all of his stuff on and he started to try to run back into the playroom that I'm done for the day, time to go home! mom.....duh!!!!!!!
Blackcat31 02:26 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Can you act like you're about to go somewhere each day ... have your shoes on? Keys in hand?
That only works so many times before they catch on though.....plus acting those parts takes way more effort in my opinion than just saying "Hey Sally, I know you like to chat and show off your awesome son at the end of the day but truth be told, after running around all day taking care of these little darlings, I just want to shut the door and relax with my own family. Johnny can show me his new (whatever he is showing off about) tomorrow during our circle time. I am sure you can understand " Can you act like you're about to go somewhere each day ... have your shoes on? Keys in hand?
I prefer the direct approach because I am lazy....
passive aggressivness and other detours to the truth are just too exhausting sometimes. 
hope 03:51 PM 02-07-2013
I have a DCM just like that. She stays for at least 40 minutes every day at pick up. Sometimes over an hour!!!!! I provide a daily sheet with all diaper, feeding n nap times along with details of their moods n activities to cut down on the chit chat. This DCM slowly reads the sheet at pick up n comments n questions every line. And everything reminds her of a story.
Today when this DCM came to pick up her toddler she talked for 40 minutes while the newborn I watch was fussing for a feeding. Everytime I tried to walk away to get a bottle together she had another question. I wanted to scream "go home!!!!!!" But instead answered with a pleasant smile. Ugh!
Today when this DCM came to pick up her toddler she talked for 40 minutes while the newborn I watch was fussing for a feeding. Everytime I tried to walk away to get a bottle together she had another question. I wanted to scream "go home!!!!!!" But instead answered with a pleasant smile. Ugh!
EntropyControlSpecialist 03:55 PM 02-07-2013
Parents who can't control their kids are frustrating, and parents that can't shut their mouths are as well.
I'd work up the nerve to say what blackcat said.
I'd work up the nerve to say what blackcat said.
lovemykidstoo 04:05 PM 02-07-2013
I'm going to have to say something to her, because she is driving me nuts. This is the same one that would just walk right iinto the house without knocking or anything and most times scaring the crap out of me. That was when my door was sometimes unlocked if I forgot. I typically lock the door. I prefer that they knock first. She has whipped the door open so fast a couple of times and there has been a child on the other side and she about took them out. She's just a dingbat.
I would shoot myself if she was here 40 minutes. Instead of writing up the sheet, maybe you could email it to her so she can't stand there and read it. Or when the baby is fussy, hand her the baby and ask her to help since she's just standing around. Giving her a crying baby once should cure that LOL!
I would shoot myself if she was here 40 minutes. Instead of writing up the sheet, maybe you could email it to her so she can't stand there and read it. Or when the baby is fussy, hand her the baby and ask her to help since she's just standing around. Giving her a crying baby once should cure that LOL!
hope 04:15 PM 02-07-2013
Haha! I like that idea but it would never work with her. She asks her child to leave n when her child runs the other way she just keeps talking. Meanwhile I am running after her child! I know, its my fault bc i have allowed it. Need to grow a back bone!
crazydaycarelady 04:37 PM 02-07-2013
Start telling her everyday that you have already seen the trick since he has been with you all day.
OR as soon as she walks in start showing her tricks that he learned with you and you were the first to see! LOL
OR as soon as she walks in start showing her tricks that he learned with you and you were the first to see! LOL
lovemykidstoo 04:40 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
Start telling her everyday that you have already seen the trick since he has been with you all day.
OR as soon as she walks in start showing her tricks that he learned with you and you were the first to see! LOL
Knowing this woman, she would probably love that LOL!Start telling her everyday that you have already seen the trick since he has been with you all day.
OR as soon as she walks in start showing her tricks that he learned with you and you were the first to see! LOL
DaisyMamma 04:49 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by hope:
I have a DCM just like that. She stays for at least 40 minutes every day at pick up. Sometimes over an hour!!!!! I provide a daily sheet with all diaper, feeding n nap times along with details of their moods n activities to cut down on the chit chat. This DCM slowly reads the sheet at pick up n comments n questions every line. And everything reminds her of a story.
Today when this DCM came to pick up her toddler she talked for 40 minutes while the newborn I watch was fussing for a feeding. Everytime I tried to walk away to get a bottle together she had another question. I wanted to scream "go home!!!!!!" But instead answered with a pleasant smile. Ugh!
Oh my god! That's far too long. I would not want to deal with that. I'm sorry.I have a DCM just like that. She stays for at least 40 minutes every day at pick up. Sometimes over an hour!!!!! I provide a daily sheet with all diaper, feeding n nap times along with details of their moods n activities to cut down on the chit chat. This DCM slowly reads the sheet at pick up n comments n questions every line. And everything reminds her of a story.
Today when this DCM came to pick up her toddler she talked for 40 minutes while the newborn I watch was fussing for a feeding. Everytime I tried to walk away to get a bottle together she had another question. I wanted to scream "go home!!!!!!" But instead answered with a pleasant smile. Ugh!
cheerfuldom 07:27 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by hope:
I have a DCM just like that. She stays for at least 40 minutes every day at pick up. Sometimes over an hour!!!!! I provide a daily sheet with all diaper, feeding n nap times along with details of their moods n activities to cut down on the chit chat. This DCM slowly reads the sheet at pick up n comments n questions every line. And everything reminds her of a story.
Today when this DCM came to pick up her toddler she talked for 40 minutes while the newborn I watch was fussing for a feeding. Everytime I tried to walk away to get a bottle together she had another question. I wanted to scream "go home!!!!!!" But instead answered with a pleasant smile. Ugh!
what?!?! why are you allowing this?I have a DCM just like that. She stays for at least 40 minutes every day at pick up. Sometimes over an hour!!!!! I provide a daily sheet with all diaper, feeding n nap times along with details of their moods n activities to cut down on the chit chat. This DCM slowly reads the sheet at pick up n comments n questions every line. And everything reminds her of a story.
Today when this DCM came to pick up her toddler she talked for 40 minutes while the newborn I watch was fussing for a feeding. Everytime I tried to walk away to get a bottle together she had another question. I wanted to scream "go home!!!!!!" But instead answered with a pleasant smile. Ugh!
Crystal 09:55 PM 02-07-2013
I just usher them out the door. "I am doing ____________, goodnight!!"
and shut the door
and shut the door
laundrymom 04:02 AM 02-08-2013
I would look her straight in the face, and say.
Sarah, I know you like him to show me things. But I don't get a moment to myself, all day, every day and come pickup time I need to have some bathroom time. Have a great night, goodbye.
Sarah, I know you like him to show me things. But I don't get a moment to myself, all day, every day and come pickup time I need to have some bathroom time. Have a great night, goodbye.
lovemykidstoo 06:42 AM 02-08-2013
Bathroom time bwahahahaha! I can just see her mouth drop. that is great!
butterfly 08:01 AM 02-08-2013
Originally Posted by laundrymom:
I would look her straight in the face, and say.
Sarah, I know you like him to show me things. But I don't get a moment to myself, all day, every day and come pickup time I need to have some bathroom time. Have a great night, goodbye.
I like that! I'm stealing that one! I would look her straight in the face, and say.
Sarah, I know you like him to show me things. But I don't get a moment to myself, all day, every day and come pickup time I need to have some bathroom time. Have a great night, goodbye.