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SilverSabre25 07:36 AM 02-06-2013
Not necessarily daycare related, just in general.
I hate wiping runny noses. Snot is gross.
I also don't like being drooled on by other people's kids. Just squicks me out for some reason.
And spoon feeding babies is boring and messy and frustrating.
I hate wiping runny noses. Snot is gross.
I also don't like being drooled on by other people's kids. Just squicks me out for some reason.
And spoon feeding babies is boring and messy and frustrating.
crazydaycarelady 07:43 AM 02-06-2013
Haha........I always tell my hubby that this job would be PERFECT, if people would just quit dropping off their kids!
But seriously, the worst part for me is dealing with an annoying parent.
But seriously, the worst part for me is dealing with an annoying parent.
AfterSchoolMom 07:44 AM 02-06-2013
Parents. 
canadiancare 07:45 AM 02-06-2013
Mainly it is runny noses. I don't expect them to stay home but having a constant stream of goo to wipe makes me feel ill. Finding dried white streaks on my clothes at the end of the day makes me want to boil myself in hot water. I wear scrub jackets over my tops partly for the pockets and partly to keep my clothes clean.
williams2008 07:51 AM 02-06-2013
I would have to say wiping the snotty noses as well as the drooling. It grosses me out!
youretooloud 07:53 AM 02-06-2013
All the plastic junk. The straws, the lids, the plastic spoons, the pacifiers and bottles and nipples, and bottle rings.
Zoe 07:58 AM 02-06-2013
Whining!
Heidi 08:01 AM 02-06-2013
feeding babies. I love when they can hold their own bottles or cups and eat finger foods. Before that, I kind of feel trapped.
Don't love snot, either, but fortunately, we've had only one round of colds so far this winter, and are currently snot free.
Don't love snot, either, but fortunately, we've had only one round of colds so far this winter, and are currently snot free.
butterfly 08:08 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
Haha........I always tell my hubby that this job would be PERFECT, if people would just quit dropping off their kids!
hahaha! Love it! Haha........I always tell my hubby that this job would be PERFECT, if people would just quit dropping off their kids!
Mine is the snail trail of snot on each of my shoulders at the end of the day.
Meeko 08:09 AM 02-06-2013
The snot, vomit and crying doesn't bother me. I love the kids... puke and all.
The parents who think their payment buys my soul....and that I don't deserve a thank you or an apology for a late pick-up.....not so much.
The parents who think their payment buys my soul....and that I don't deserve a thank you or an apology for a late pick-up.....not so much.
Blackcat31 08:11 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by AfterSchoolMom:
Parents.
This. .....and I am not even adding the smile-y faceParents.
melilley 08:15 AM 02-06-2013
Random screaming (toddlers and older). I am not talking about the upset screaming either. I have had children who would just walk around and belt out screams whether they are happy or sad. It was just a phase for them, but my head had a hard time handling it! Also some parents!
melilley 08:16 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by Heidi:
feeding babies. I love when they can hold their own bottles or cups and eat finger foods. Before that, I kind of feel trapped.
Don't love snot, either, but fortunately, we've had only one round of colds so far this winter, and are currently snot free.
Hahaha, feeding babies is one of my favorite things to do!feeding babies. I love when they can hold their own bottles or cups and eat finger foods. Before that, I kind of feel trapped.
Don't love snot, either, but fortunately, we've had only one round of colds so far this winter, and are currently snot free.
Kym2098 08:23 AM 02-06-2013
Spit up allllllll day looooooong, the poops that make you want to run for the hills and excessive crying... All part of the job!
Fortunately I have great parents right now..
Fortunately I have great parents right now..
Luna 08:24 AM 02-06-2013
Depending on what day you ask me, noise or parents. Today it's noise. I have two part time boys whose schedules don't match. When they speak, it's at the upper volume of their voice range. They also scream randomly, and voice every single thought that enters their minds. They are turned up to 11 ALL day! When they aren't here, there seems to be one or another parent going out of their way to be a tool.
Sometimes I have to wonder if I'm just looking for something to be aggravated about, but parents and noise are unavoidable.
Sometimes I have to wonder if I'm just looking for something to be aggravated about, but parents and noise are unavoidable.
Willow 08:32 AM 02-06-2013
The monotony of cleaning.
It's like shoveling snow in the middle of a blizzard to boot which makes it even worse.
I don't mind picking up toys, organizing books, cleaning out bins, that sort of stuff but the every day wiping, washing and scrubbing everything drives me to near complete madness sometimes.
It's like shoveling snow in the middle of a blizzard to boot which makes it even worse.
I don't mind picking up toys, organizing books, cleaning out bins, that sort of stuff but the every day wiping, washing and scrubbing everything drives me to near complete madness sometimes.
daycarediva 08:48 AM 02-06-2013
parents (also no smiley face)!
blessed mom 08:50 AM 02-06-2013
Poop diapers
Michelle 09:03 AM 02-06-2013
I would say the screaming!
Sometimes they just belt out a scream for no reason
Sometimes they just belt out a scream for no reason
MarinaVanessa 09:38 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by AfterSchoolMom:
Parents.
Ditto here, but only some of them ..... like the irrational or needy parents that want "special" for free.Parents.
cheerfuldom 09:57 AM 02-06-2013
parents that try every trendy product and parenting technique and send a confused kid to daycare. they dont need fancy things and gimicky techniques...just keep them clean and fed and loved. how hard is that?
excessive angry crying from spoiled babies (and I do think that a baby can be spoiled!)
babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
excessive angry crying from spoiled babies (and I do think that a baby can be spoiled!)
babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
Meyou 10:01 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by cheerfuldom:
babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
I tell parents all the time that I know I'm doing a good job when they totally ignore me unless they want food or something off a high shelf because they're just too busy playing. babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:36 AM 02-06-2013
Dealing with children that are not disciplined at home.
Today, at the park I sat there and counted out HALF of my children who I CONSTANTLY have to redirect/discipline due to a lack of guidance and discipline at home. It really, really annoys me. It doesn't really matter that I guide/discipline them at school because by the time they get back the next day they have forgotten it all anyways. The parents always ask, "Oh no, are you feeling sad? I'm so sorry!" when they tell them that they got in trouble. Good grief.
Today, at the park I sat there and counted out HALF of my children who I CONSTANTLY have to redirect/discipline due to a lack of guidance and discipline at home. It really, really annoys me. It doesn't really matter that I guide/discipline them at school because by the time they get back the next day they have forgotten it all anyways. The parents always ask, "Oh no, are you feeling sad? I'm so sorry!" when they tell them that they got in trouble. Good grief.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:39 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by cheerfuldom:
parents that try every trendy product and parenting technique and send a confused kid to daycare. they dont need fancy things and gimicky techniques...just keep them clean and fed and loved. how hard is that?
excessive angry crying from spoiled babies (and I do think that a baby can be spoiled!)
babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
I had a child that was 5 here last year that would start in with the, "I'm bored. When are we doing back?" within 5 minutes of being at the park. The park! With a jungle gym, swings, see-saw, etc.parents that try every trendy product and parenting technique and send a confused kid to daycare. they dont need fancy things and gimicky techniques...just keep them clean and fed and loved. how hard is that?
excessive angry crying from spoiled babies (and I do think that a baby can be spoiled!)
babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
That same child would build a TV set out of blocks and stare at it endlessly.
Heidi 11:45 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Dealing with children that are not disciplined at home.
Today, at the park I sat there and counted out HALF of my children who I CONSTANTLY have to redirect/discipline due to a lack of guidance and discipline at home. It really, really annoys me. It doesn't really matter that I guide/discipline them at school because by the time they get back the next day they have forgotten it all anyways. The parents always ask, "Oh no, are you feeling sad? I'm so sorry!" when they tell them that they got in trouble. Good grief.
The tale of 2 daycare moms:Dealing with children that are not disciplined at home.
Today, at the park I sat there and counted out HALF of my children who I CONSTANTLY have to redirect/discipline due to a lack of guidance and discipline at home. It really, really annoys me. It doesn't really matter that I guide/discipline them at school because by the time they get back the next day they have forgotten it all anyways. The parents always ask, "Oh no, are you feeling sad? I'm so sorry!" when they tell them that they got in trouble. Good grief.
7 month old gets put in her carseat and starts to protest. Mom says "oh...poor thing..." wiggles car seat....
7 week old gets put in carseat and starts to protest. Mom says' "oh, honey, you're okay..." continues to put together her stuff
This happened yesterday, and I had to laugh at the contrast in the parent's reactions.
Which one do you think is more fun to have around?
Country Kids 11:45 AM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Dealing with children that are not disciplined at home.
Today, at the park I sat there and counted out HALF of my children who I CONSTANTLY have to redirect/discipline due to a lack of guidance and discipline at home. It really, really annoys me. It doesn't really matter that I guide/discipline them at school because by the time they get back the next day they have forgotten it all anyways.
Here is what I have observed in my umpteen years of doing this career. Dealing with children that are not disciplined at home.
Today, at the park I sat there and counted out HALF of my children who I CONSTANTLY have to redirect/discipline due to a lack of guidance and discipline at home. It really, really annoys me. It doesn't really matter that I guide/discipline them at school because by the time they get back the next day they have forgotten it all anyways.
1. Why do the kids forget from day to day the rules at our home. They never change/they never will. These same kids go to school where there are rules/usually the same ones as us and unless there is a behavioral issue, these kids don't have issues at school. I have two like this now-holy terrors everywhere they go but school-Angel status there!
2. Rules are to different from place to place? Parents have one set (mine are all pretty strict), I have another set (I"m pretty strict) but kids can't seem to transition from one set to the next so they are just out of control-
I know kids can do it though because if you were raised pre 1990, kids had rules, not options.The two above have always puzzled me. I knew when an adult had a rule (no matter what the rule was/ or where-church, school, friends house, etc) I should listen and if I didn't there would be consequences and it better not happen again!
Sorry for the highjack and vent but it made me think of this when I saw the above post!
jen2651 11:48 AM 02-06-2013
My biggest pet peeve when I had kids was they needed to eat ALL THE TIME! I don't let them graze but the whole Breakfast, lunch, snack, supper was a lot! I married my husband who had two children from a previous relationship who we had 5 days a week. So, I never 'eased' into it with a baby. I was plenty old, I knew they needed to eat, but before kids, if I was busy doing something, food was not a priority...I could quick make a sandwich at 11 at night if needed. But dang, those kids wanted some supper! I know it is dumb but it still sometimes amazes me that I feel like I am cooking/cleaning up from cooking/planning what to cook/shopping for cooking/budgeting for cooking all the time - seriously, go to the gas station and grab a bag of 99c chips for crying out loud!
Hunni Bee 11:57 AM 02-06-2013
Parents that act angrily surprised when everything isn't formed around their schedule/preferences/children and they have to actually WORK with something.
I have a parent who gets wildly irritated when anything is new or different. Then when we explain that she can simply do what works for her, she also gets upset and huffs "No, I HAVE to do it". Not my fault you are unable make a simple executive decision and decide what works for your family. Everythings not going to be the same everyday forever.
I have a parent who gets wildly irritated when anything is new or different. Then when we explain that she can simply do what works for her, she also gets upset and huffs "No, I HAVE to do it". Not my fault you are unable make a simple executive decision and decide what works for your family. Everythings not going to be the same everyday forever.
cheerfuldom 12:45 PM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
I had a child that was 5 here last year that would start in with the, "I'm bored. When are we doing back?" within 5 minutes of being at the park. The park! With a jungle gym, swings, see-saw, etc.
That same child would build a TV set out of blocks and stare at it endlessly.
ha! thats sad but also funny. i think most kids go thru a "i'm bored" stage and that is when you tell them bored is a choice....they can be bored or go find something to do, its up to them. works great for my kiddos! I dont care if they choose bored. They can sit there miserable all day but eventually they do go solve the problem themselves. unfortunately, sometimes parents get into the cycle of solving "i'm bored" for the kid and then the kid never knows how to cope with this on their own.I had a child that was 5 here last year that would start in with the, "I'm bored. When are we doing back?" within 5 minutes of being at the park. The park! With a jungle gym, swings, see-saw, etc.
That same child would build a TV set out of blocks and stare at it endlessly.
daycarediva 12:47 PM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by Heidi:
The tale of 2 daycare moms:
7 month old gets put in her carseat and starts to protest. Mom says "oh...poor thing..." wiggles car seat....
7 week old gets put in carseat and starts to protest. Mom says' "oh, honey, you're okay..." continues to put together her stuff
This happened yesterday, and I had to laugh at the contrast in the parent's reactions.
Which one do you think is more fun to have around?
The tale of 2 daycare moms:
7 month old gets put in her carseat and starts to protest. Mom says "oh...poor thing..." wiggles car seat....
7 week old gets put in carseat and starts to protest. Mom says' "oh, honey, you're okay..." continues to put together her stuff
This happened yesterday, and I had to laugh at the contrast in the parent's reactions.
Which one do you think is more fun to have around?
cheerfuldom 12:49 PM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by Hunni Bee:
Parents that act angrily surprised when everything isn't formed around their schedule/preferences/children and they have to actually WORK with something.
I have a parent who gets wildly irritated when anything is new or different. Then when we explain that she can simply do what works for her, she also gets upset and huffs "No, I HAVE to do it". Not my fault you are unable make a simple executive decision and decide what works for your family. Everythings not going to be the same everyday forever.
exactly! parents that cant transition from one stage to another. they dont put their kids on a sippy cup not because they dont want their kid to learn how to use a sippy cup but because it means moving forward, which is work and effort. i guess it is people that have a problem coming out of their comfort zone in even the smallest way. they put off tons of things till they absolutely have to do it. they panic when one thing is different. "what? i have to come downstairs to pick up junior? they are usually ready for me at the front door?!" its like, stop complaing, walk the extra 15 steps downstairs and get your kid! its not the end of the world, i promiseParents that act angrily surprised when everything isn't formed around their schedule/preferences/children and they have to actually WORK with something.
I have a parent who gets wildly irritated when anything is new or different. Then when we explain that she can simply do what works for her, she also gets upset and huffs "No, I HAVE to do it". Not my fault you are unable make a simple executive decision and decide what works for your family. Everythings not going to be the same everyday forever.
LK5kids 01:25 PM 02-06-2013
Isolation/no adults to talk to
Non stop runny noses.....I don't mind here and there, but a faucet? Blaaaaaaa
More than 2 kids in diapers!
Non stop runny noses.....I don't mind here and there, but a faucet? Blaaaaaaa
More than 2 kids in diapers!
Sunchimes 02:00 PM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by jen2651:
it still sometimes amazes me that I feel like I am cooking/cleaning up from cooking/planning what to cook/shopping for cooking/budgeting for cooking all the time!
it still sometimes amazes me that I feel like I am cooking/cleaning up from cooking/planning what to cook/shopping for cooking/budgeting for cooking all the time!
I have never liked to cook or eat--I'm a good cook because I love my hubby and wanted to make a nice home, but I cooked once a day. Now, I am feeding someone 5 times a day!!!
If someone would invent a pill with everything we need to stay healthy without eating, I'd be first in line for a lifetime supply.
blandino 02:03 PM 02-06-2013
Most definitely agree with what a lot of you are saying. My most frustrating aspect of the job is parents who want to keep their child little/young/dependent. Obviously from my point of view, I want them to do things by themselves because it helps me out - but in the bigger picture I want them doing it by themselves because I want them to grow and advance. I don't understand trying to handicap your children by not having them do something they are perfectly capable of doing.
Also, this double standard of wanting to keep babies little and not have them advance - but want them to be on sippy cups and potty trained as soon as possible. What I really want to say sometimes is "Okay, if we are going to potty train then I am going to expect a lot of other things out of your child too - that someone who is able to potty train should also be able to do". But it seems like a lot of parents just pick these specific areas they want their child to advance in - while still babying them in every other way.
Also, this double standard of wanting to keep babies little and not have them advance - but want them to be on sippy cups and potty trained as soon as possible. What I really want to say sometimes is "Okay, if we are going to potty train then I am going to expect a lot of other things out of your child too - that someone who is able to potty train should also be able to do". But it seems like a lot of parents just pick these specific areas they want their child to advance in - while still babying them in every other way.
Sunchimes 02:06 PM 02-06-2013
You are going to think this is stupid, but it's brushing teeth. My entire life I have had trouble seeing toothpaste foam. I close my eyes when I brush my teeth because of the mirror over the sink. I could never be in the same room with someone brushing their teeth. A long time ago, some toothpaste (maybe Ipana?) had a commercial with an animal brushing their teeth and bushels of foam spilling out. Couldn't watch it. On sitcoms, if someone is brushing their teeth, I can't watch. Now I help brush teeth twice a day.
Nothing else really bothers me-spit up, snot, poop, vomit-human or animal, no big deal. I just can't seem to get past the toothpaste foam. I'll be so glad when she can do it alone!
Nothing else really bothers me-spit up, snot, poop, vomit-human or animal, no big deal. I just can't seem to get past the toothpaste foam. I'll be so glad when she can do it alone!
justgettingstarted 02:28 PM 02-06-2013
Originally Posted by Sunchimes:
You are going to think this is stupid, but it's brushing teeth. My entire life I have had trouble seeing toothpaste foam. I close my eyes when I brush my teeth because of the mirror over the sink. I could never be in the same room with someone brushing their teeth. A long time ago, some toothpaste (maybe Ipana?) had a commercial with an animal brushing their teeth and bushels of foam spilling out. Couldn't watch it. On sitcoms, if someone is brushing their teeth, I can't watch. Now I help brush teeth twice a day.
Nothing else really bothers me-spit up, snot, poop, vomit-human or animal, no big deal. I just can't seem to get past the toothpaste foam. I'll be so glad when she can do it alone!
I'm the same way with long/dirty nails. I can't help it, they just gross me out to the point of gagging. I have a 2 yo dcb that constantly comes with long nails. They get caked with sand and dirt and who knows what else and I can't get them clean just by washing. Touching them and the thought of him then eating his lunch with them is unbearable. If they get bad enough I force myself to clip them and have actually gagged in the process. He also comes with dirty ears and greasy hair. I think having to deal with unclean kids is the worst for me.You are going to think this is stupid, but it's brushing teeth. My entire life I have had trouble seeing toothpaste foam. I close my eyes when I brush my teeth because of the mirror over the sink. I could never be in the same room with someone brushing their teeth. A long time ago, some toothpaste (maybe Ipana?) had a commercial with an animal brushing their teeth and bushels of foam spilling out. Couldn't watch it. On sitcoms, if someone is brushing their teeth, I can't watch. Now I help brush teeth twice a day.
Nothing else really bothers me-spit up, snot, poop, vomit-human or animal, no big deal. I just can't seem to get past the toothpaste foam. I'll be so glad when she can do it alone!
Unregistered 07:40 AM 02-07-2013
Wow, I'm a caregiver, too, so I get that you can dislike one aspect of caregiving and still be great at it. But...speaking as a parent, if you resent the most nurturing act of feeding my baby, please tell me so I can find different infant care!
Early on in our daycare days, I accidentally overheard the three teachers at our daycare good-naturedly arguing over who got the favorite job of rocking and feeding the three infants there while the baby room teacher took her lunch. That confirmed for me that we made a great choice for our 7 month old!
Early on in our daycare days, I accidentally overheard the three teachers at our daycare good-naturedly arguing over who got the favorite job of rocking and feeding the three infants there while the baby room teacher took her lunch. That confirmed for me that we made a great choice for our 7 month old!
Starburst 11:21 AM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
Haha........I always tell my hubby that this job would be PERFECT, if people would just quit dropping off their kids!
But seriously, the worst part for me is dealing with an annoying parent.
Haha........I always tell my hubby that this job would be PERFECT, if people would just quit dropping off their kids!
But seriously, the worst part for me is dealing with an annoying parent.
I have been told that I am great with the kids and the cleaning/organization part of child care when I was an assistant. But that I needed to work on my communication skills with parents. There are some parents of the kids I babysit and it is just plain AKWARD talking to them! I actually ran into one of my babysitting parents when I was shopping after I had an interview with a new family less than a week ago. I was just leaving and she just arrived at the store and I was like thinking "So, do we just nod at each other or does she want to have a conversation?". Another time we ran into each other at the same store in the baby aisle- I was shopping and bored and didn't want to go home yet and was looking around to get ideas for my "ideal" future nursery room. Lol, my first thought was: "Great, she probably thinks that I am pregnant now"
(I am not now nor have I ever been) I have always had a problem with making eye contact with other adult and with prolonged silences.
I can be my goofy random self when I am with the kids but with adults I am more reserved. The weird thing is I have no problem talking with old people- I have gotten into lots of random and long conversations at stores with senior adults (over 60) I never met before. Actualy that one time I ran into that mom in the baby aisle, I got caught up into a conversation about religion (not an arguement; just a conversation) with an elderly woman in the clothing department.
jen2651 11:49 AM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Wow, I'm a caregiver, too, so I get that you can dislike one aspect of caregiving and still be great at it. But...speaking as a parent, if you resent the most nurturing act of feeding my baby, please tell me so I can find different infant care!
Early on in our daycare days, I accidentally overheard the three teachers at our daycare good-naturedly arguing over who got the favorite job of rocking and feeding the three infants there while the baby room teacher took her lunch. That confirmed for me that we made a great choice for our 7 month old!
Wow, I'm a caregiver, too, so I get that you can dislike one aspect of caregiving and still be great at it. But...speaking as a parent, if you resent the most nurturing act of feeding my baby, please tell me so I can find different infant care!
Early on in our daycare days, I accidentally overheard the three teachers at our daycare good-naturedly arguing over who got the favorite job of rocking and feeding the three infants there while the baby room teacher took her lunch. That confirmed for me that we made a great choice for our 7 month old!
My guess is this was aimed at me...I never once said I resented the fact your infant had to eat. I stated that when my husband and I started a relationship, i birthed a 2 and 4 year old who's life on the other side of our house wasn't always the best. We worked extremely hard to make sure as many of our meals were proper sit down ones. I (at the time) worked outside of the house. Our relationship (once children were involved) started mere months after I got my first 'big girl' job. So, it was eye opening experience to know that 6 months prior I was pouring shots while standing on the bar of the favorite 'go to place' for college students on a Thursday night. I loved my life then (who doesn't love making $500 in a night?!) but like my dad said, when I can wipe the bar with the twins, it's time to stop! So, I got a real job...and fell in love with a man who had two kids...and became a mom to them...and then 2 of my own...and then to 10 (some part time) daycare kiddos...and one more on the way.
I apologize if I came across as cold or heartless. If someone really thought I wouldn't feed kids, then I think I should have added a smiley face or something. I just can remember thinking, MAN, they are hungry ALL THE TIME! And just for the record because I am now going to toot my own horn with the nurturing blah blah blah, I breastfed my kids until they decided to stop (10 months and 9 months)...so apparently I grew out of my immaturity at some point. or maybe it was just easier cause their feedbags were attached to me?! Not sure...but you know, just needed another opportunity to mention the twins...when you are 8 months pregnant, ya gotta look at the parts that look good!!
mema 12:02 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by AfterSchoolMom:
Parents.
Yep! And screaming/crying/tantrums preschoolers when they have no reason to be doing it.Parents.
itlw8 12:10 PM 02-07-2013
cleaning up I wish I had a janitor.
Lorna 12:29 PM 02-07-2013
vomit, poopy diapers and snot.
EAP 12:58 PM 02-07-2013
People in and out of my home - specifically feeling like I can't change things around without comments etc. I don't think people realize what a huge lack of privacy shift there is on this type of buisiness. Also parents who think I am just waiting around for them to arrive in the morning - I have a family of my own to take care of.
SilverSabre25 01:23 PM 02-07-2013
funnily enough, i actually mention to all parents of infants that i interview with that i really am not a fan of soon feeding and prefer for them to get to table foods asap! and no one has ever had a problem with it, go figure.
in the grand scheme of a baby's life, the amount of time they spend being fed by a spoon is so miniscule compared to the more frequent and everyday aspects of baby care, that i would be shocked if someone made a choice based only on someone's love/loathing for spoon feeding.
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Wow, I'm a caregiver, too, so I get that you can dislike one aspect of caregiving and still be great at it. But...speaking as a parent, if you resent the most nurturing act of feeding my baby, please tell me so I can find different infant care!
Early on in our daycare days, I accidentally overheard the three teachers at our daycare good-naturedly arguing over who got the favorite job of rocking and feeding the three infants there while the baby room teacher took her lunch. That confirmed for me that we made a great choice for our 7 month old!
Wow, I'm a caregiver, too, so I get that you can dislike one aspect of caregiving and still be great at it. But...speaking as a parent, if you resent the most nurturing act of feeding my baby, please tell me so I can find different infant care!
Early on in our daycare days, I accidentally overheard the three teachers at our daycare good-naturedly arguing over who got the favorite job of rocking and feeding the three infants there while the baby room teacher took her lunch. That confirmed for me that we made a great choice for our 7 month old!
Unregistered 01:59 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by jen2651:
My guess is this was aimed at me...I never once said I resented the fact your infant had to eat. I stated that when my husband and I started a relationship, i birthed a 2 and 4 year old who's life on the other side of our house wasn't always the best. We worked extremely hard to make sure as many of our meals were proper sit down ones. I (at the time) worked outside of the house. Our relationship (once children were involved) started mere months after I got my first 'big girl' job. So, it was eye opening experience to know that 6 months prior I was pouring shots while standing on the bar of the favorite 'go to place' for college students on a Thursday night. I loved my life then (who doesn't love making $500 in a night?!) but like my dad said, when I can wipe the bar with the twins, it's time to stop! So, I got a real job...and fell in love with a man who had two kids...and became a mom to them...and then 2 of my own...and then to 10 (some part time) daycare kiddos...and one more on the way.
I apologize if I came across as cold or heartless. If someone really thought I wouldn't feed kids, then I think I should have added a smiley face or something. I just can remember thinking, MAN, they are hungry ALL THE TIME! And just for the record because I am now going to toot my own horn with the nurturing blah blah blah, I breastfed my kids until they decided to stop (10 months and 9 months)...so apparently I grew out of my immaturity at some point. or maybe it was just easier cause their feedbags were attached to me?! Not sure...but you know, just needed another opportunity to mention the twins...when you are 8 months pregnant, ya gotta look at the parts that look good!!
Hey, me again!My guess is this was aimed at me...I never once said I resented the fact your infant had to eat. I stated that when my husband and I started a relationship, i birthed a 2 and 4 year old who's life on the other side of our house wasn't always the best. We worked extremely hard to make sure as many of our meals were proper sit down ones. I (at the time) worked outside of the house. Our relationship (once children were involved) started mere months after I got my first 'big girl' job. So, it was eye opening experience to know that 6 months prior I was pouring shots while standing on the bar of the favorite 'go to place' for college students on a Thursday night. I loved my life then (who doesn't love making $500 in a night?!) but like my dad said, when I can wipe the bar with the twins, it's time to stop! So, I got a real job...and fell in love with a man who had two kids...and became a mom to them...and then 2 of my own...and then to 10 (some part time) daycare kiddos...and one more on the way.
I apologize if I came across as cold or heartless. If someone really thought I wouldn't feed kids, then I think I should have added a smiley face or something. I just can remember thinking, MAN, they are hungry ALL THE TIME! And just for the record because I am now going to toot my own horn with the nurturing blah blah blah, I breastfed my kids until they decided to stop (10 months and 9 months)...so apparently I grew out of my immaturity at some point. or maybe it was just easier cause their feedbags were attached to me?! Not sure...but you know, just needed another opportunity to mention the twins...when you are 8 months pregnant, ya gotta look at the parts that look good!!
Nope, not aimed at you in the least! My comment was inspired by the person who said they dislike bottle-feeding infants. And I'm sure she was exaggerating a little, too.
I think spoon-feeding is different. That's a skill and as a mom I totally agree and wanted my child to become proficient at self-feeding ASAP. There doesn't seem to be much developmental value in lingering in the feed-me-with-a-spoon phase.
But bottle feeding is different. A bottle-fed small infant is supposed to be drinking from a bottle and there is intimate contact/holding between that infant and the person feeding them. If someone doesn't (in general) enjoy holding and cuddling/feeding my small infant...I would prefer a different caregiver while she's an infant!
I think that indicates someone should seek out older kids because someone who doesn't enjoy infants might be awesome and amazing with toddlers.
blandino 04:49 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Hey, me again!
Nope, not aimed at you in the least! My comment was inspired by the person who said they dislike bottle-feeding infants. And I'm sure she was exaggerating a little, too.
I think spoon-feeding is different. That's a skill and as a mom I totally agree and wanted my child to become proficient at self-feeding ASAP. There doesn't seem to be much developmental value in lingering in the feed-me-with-a-spoon phase.
But bottle feeding is different. A bottle-fed small infant is supposed to be drinking from a bottle and there is intimate contact/holding between that infant and the person feeding them. If someone doesn't (in general) enjoy holding and cuddling/feeding my small infant...I would prefer a different caregiver while she's an infant!
I think that indicates someone should seek out older kids because someone who doesn't enjoy infants might be awesome and amazing with toddlers.
Hey, me again!
Nope, not aimed at you in the least! My comment was inspired by the person who said they dislike bottle-feeding infants. And I'm sure she was exaggerating a little, too.
I think spoon-feeding is different. That's a skill and as a mom I totally agree and wanted my child to become proficient at self-feeding ASAP. There doesn't seem to be much developmental value in lingering in the feed-me-with-a-spoon phase.
But bottle feeding is different. A bottle-fed small infant is supposed to be drinking from a bottle and there is intimate contact/holding between that infant and the person feeding them. If someone doesn't (in general) enjoy holding and cuddling/feeding my small infant...I would prefer a different caregiver while she's an infant!
I think that indicates someone should seek out older kids because someone who doesn't enjoy infants might be awesome and amazing with toddlers.
I can definitely agree with everything you said, but in defense of the person who said that I have felt both spectrums of that emotion.
There are some times/babies that I love to hold and feed, and will do so even after they are able to hold their own bottle in the boppy. But there are also some babies that make bottle feeding so unbearably difficult - constant twisting, stoping drinking every ounce - but scream when you remove the bottle, hitting the bottle out of your hands, drinking a ounce then stopping and wanting te bottle again in 5 min (i have seen it all), etc. So I can definitely understand where she is coming from.
As much as I love feeding some of the babies, it is really nice to be able to set them in the boppy and let them hold their own bottle.
DaisyMamma 04:59 PM 02-07-2013
Cleaning.
Oh, yeah, then there's also the cleaning. And when you have finished that its time to clean again.
Did I mention the cleaning?
Oh, yeah, then there's also the cleaning. And when you have finished that its time to clean again.
Did I mention the cleaning?
MaryM 06:42 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by DaisyMamma:
Cleaning.
Oh, yeah, then there's also the cleaning. And when you have finished that its time to clean again.
Did I mention the cleaning?
This exactly!!! I need my own robot maid like on the jetson's! & with all our technology, why hasn't she been invented!? Cleaning.
Oh, yeah, then there's also the cleaning. And when you have finished that its time to clean again.
Did I mention the cleaning?
Hazel 06:48 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by cheerfuldom:
parents that try every trendy product and parenting technique and send a confused kid to daycare. they dont need fancy things and gimicky techniques...just keep them clean and fed and loved. how hard is that?
excessive angry crying from spoiled babies (and I do think that a baby can be spoiled!)
babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
parents that try every trendy product and parenting technique and send a confused kid to daycare. they dont need fancy things and gimicky techniques...just keep them clean and fed and loved. how hard is that?
excessive angry crying from spoiled babies (and I do think that a baby can be spoiled!)
babies and toddlers that cannot keep themselves happily occupied. i think thats weird. they are supposed to be curious at that age, not sitting there in confusion and waiting to be entertained. my kids can go outside with no toys and just play in the grass and rocks and dirt. i find more and more daycare kids that cannot do this, no matter what the age.
Oh god! Yes! I have a spoiled baby right now and I can definately say that this is the worst! And not just babies, but my one dkb that I've had since he was 10 weeks old ( now nearly 4yo) is dealing with his parents splitting up (july 12) and mom is making his and my life HELL! He was always a bit sensitive and dramatic but his mom gives him whatever he wants! And he not only expects it from me but the other DCkids as well! Yesterday was particularly bad for him, so when he asked for a treat at pick up time, I told him I didn't have any and that even if I did, today would NOT have been treat day bc of his behavior. He started to cry (normal routine for him) and I hugged him and said that tomorrow will be better ... But his mom sighs and says, come on (name), maybe I have something in the car. This is not the first time and it sent my blood boiling! She will do anything to shut him up and he knows it!
I don't like to call myself a second mom, so let's just say I am like his favorite aunt, so it's soooo hard not to say anything! They all (mom dad and kid) love me to death, I've watched him in the evening and even a few full weekends bc he is like the little brother my kids don't have..So its very hard not to tell her what she's doing is really bad for her son. It's so obvious to everyone but her. I went thru a divorce when my dd was the same age and my advice to both DCP was make everything seem as normal as possible. Keep normal routines. Not everyday becomes a party just to make the kid like you better! But that's how she is and it's nuts!
Dad sees the bs he pulls and doesn't take it, but mom? Ugh!!!!
Hazel 07:02 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by blandino:
I can definitely agree with everything you said, but in defense of the person who said that I have felt both spectrums of that emotion.
There are some times/babies that I love to hold and feed, and will do so even after they are able to hold their own bottle in the boppy. But there are also some babies that make bottle feeding so unbearably difficult - constant twisting, stoping drinking every ounce - but scream when you remove the bottle, hitting the bottle out of your hands, drinking a ounce then stopping and wanting te bottle again in 5 min (i have seen it all), etc. So I can definitely understand where she is coming from.
As much as I love feeding some of the babies, it is really nice to be able to set them in the boppy and let them hold their own bottle.
I agree with you there! Some babies are a pleasure to feed, but some are not so much fun! Twisting, mouthing the nipple only to scream when you take it away... Def not my fav part of my job. Love to cuddle the babies, but the feeding part can be the pits! And spoon feeding is worse.I can definitely agree with everything you said, but in defense of the person who said that I have felt both spectrums of that emotion.
There are some times/babies that I love to hold and feed, and will do so even after they are able to hold their own bottle in the boppy. But there are also some babies that make bottle feeding so unbearably difficult - constant twisting, stoping drinking every ounce - but scream when you remove the bottle, hitting the bottle out of your hands, drinking a ounce then stopping and wanting te bottle again in 5 min (i have seen it all), etc. So I can definitely understand where she is coming from.
As much as I love feeding some of the babies, it is really nice to be able to set them in the boppy and let them hold their own bottle.
Msdunny 07:11 PM 02-07-2013
This week? Drug and Drops. 2 days in a row. Same family, different child.
Texasjeepgirl 08:16 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
haha........i always tell my hubby that this job would be perfect, if people would just quit dropping off their kids!
But seriously, the worst part for me is dealing with an annoying parent.
what she saidhaha........i always tell my hubby that this job would be perfect, if people would just quit dropping off their kids!
But seriously, the worst part for me is dealing with an annoying parent.
Texasjeepgirl 08:18 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by DaisyMamma:
Cleaning.
Oh, yeah, then there's also the cleaning. And when you have finished that its time to clean again.
Did I mention the cleaning?
SOUNDS DUMB.. but.. I'm a little ocd so I like the cleaning...Cleaning.
Oh, yeah, then there's also the cleaning. And when you have finished that its time to clean again.
Did I mention the cleaning?
I mop my tile floor on my hands and knees with wash clothes.. it's therapy for me..
Texasjeepgirl 08:20 PM 02-07-2013
Originally Posted by Lorna:
vomit, poopy diapers and snot.
That's why we get paid THE BIG BUCKS...vomit, poopy diapers and snot.
Texasjeepgirl 08:22 PM 02-07-2013
all kidding aside.. I can deal with the poop...and the snot.. and the screaming infants.. and the spoon feeding.. and the cleaning..
but..
my closing time is 5:30...
and starting about 5:19.. when I still have a few kids..
I start getting irritated..
I really want them all to be gone by about 5:03
but..
my closing time is 5:30...
and starting about 5:19.. when I still have a few kids..
I start getting irritated..
I really want them all to be gone by about 5:03
BumbleBee 11:16 PM 02-07-2013
Feeding babies pureed foods.
And of course, parents.
And of course, parents.
canadiancare 09:16 AM 02-08-2013
Originally Posted by Texasjeepgirl:
all kidding aside.. I can deal with the poop...and the snot.. and the screaming infants.. and the spoon feeding.. and the cleaning..
but..
my closing time is 5:30...
and starting about 5:19.. when I still have a few kids..
I start getting irritated..
I really want them all to be gone by about 5:03
I close at 4 30 and my parents are really good and usually most are gone by 420 (I only have 5) but yesterday I found myself starting to look at the clock around 4 00. We were finished circle, it was too cold to go outside and I didn't feel like letting them take toys out again. So we played sleeping bunnies for a bit and then tried freeze/dance. Killing time makes me feel bad at times but if you had a desk job somewhere there are chances that you'd have days when you could just cut out early because you feel like it...in daycare you are off when outside forces (the parents) decide.all kidding aside.. I can deal with the poop...and the snot.. and the screaming infants.. and the spoon feeding.. and the cleaning..
but..
my closing time is 5:30...
and starting about 5:19.. when I still have a few kids..
I start getting irritated..
I really want them all to be gone by about 5:03