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daycare 01:46 PM 05-16-2013
This is a game right?
I don't know what to say, but I am laughing very much during my reading of this thread.
I guess I would have to say..
I am a strict vegan, but secretly would love to just steal a piece of pizza every now and then.....that stuff smells sooo good..
I don't know what to say, but I am laughing very much during my reading of this thread.
I guess I would have to say..
I am a strict vegan, but secretly would love to just steal a piece of pizza every now and then.....that stuff smells sooo good..
SilverSabre25 01:57 PM 05-16-2013
Don't judge me but...my mom is temporarily my assistant, just until school is out because managing six kids to and from the bus stop sounds exhausting. Right now she's up in the kitchen supervising some coloring (in coloring books) and holding my wee tiny dcbaby. And I'm "working" downstairs, surfing the 'net and loving every minute of it.
Also,
Don't judge me, but I like coloring books. They're easy sometimes, and will keep my kiddos occupied longer than drawing on plain paper.
Also,
Don't judge me, but I like coloring books. They're easy sometimes, and will keep my kiddos occupied longer than drawing on plain paper.
theycallmetaytor 02:16 PM 05-16-2013
Don't judge me but....
This week has really worn me out. So, I think tomorrow we'll just watch movies and color....close the playrrom door and just keep it to a bin or two of toys.
This week has really worn me out. So, I think tomorrow we'll just watch movies and color....close the playrrom door and just keep it to a bin or two of toys.
DaisyMamma 02:39 PM 05-16-2013
I have a good one....
Don't judge me but I had a tough DCF. 2 kids, both total terrors. They went from 4 to 5 days a week and changed hours. Her new price included the later pickup and I didn't realize it until a couple weeks later, but I was overcharging $50/week
No, I never told her and gladly pocketed the extra $50 every week and considered it a difficult child fee.
But I did eventually offer her an early pickup incentive that got them picked up even earlier for $25 off per week
Sometimes its a blessing not to publicize your rates
Don't judge me but I had a tough DCF. 2 kids, both total terrors. They went from 4 to 5 days a week and changed hours. Her new price included the later pickup and I didn't realize it until a couple weeks later, but I was overcharging $50/week
No, I never told her and gladly pocketed the extra $50 every week and considered it a difficult child fee. But I did eventually offer her an early pickup incentive that got them picked up even earlier for $25 off per week
Sometimes its a blessing not to publicize your rates
littlemissmuffet 09:12 PM 05-16-2013
Don't judge me... but I often serve tofu and call it "chicken" - my DCKs have NO idea. I had one super picky DCB years ago who always told mom I make the best chicken ever. I also cook with ground round a fair bit and not one kid knows the difference between it and ground beef!
Don't judge me... but I give the kiddos rags to dust the baseboards and shelves.
Don't judge me... but sometimes when hubby and I are out with a large group of our DC kiddos and people ask "Are they all yours?" with big bulging eyes we nod and smile.
Don't judge me... but I let my kiddos listen to Lady Gaga and Prince.
Don't judge me... but I sometimes let the kiddos give me new "tattoos" with markers
Don't judge me... but I am one of thew MOST judgemental people I know!
I also cook with ground round a fair bit and not one kid knows the difference between it and ground beef! Don't judge me... but I give the kiddos rags to dust the baseboards and shelves.
Don't judge me... but sometimes when hubby and I are out with a large group of our DC kiddos and people ask "Are they all yours?" with big bulging eyes we nod and smile.
Don't judge me... but I let my kiddos listen to Lady Gaga and Prince.
Don't judge me... but I sometimes let the kiddos give me new "tattoos" with markers
Don't judge me... but I am one of thew MOST judgemental people I know!
theycallmetaytor 07:55 AM 05-17-2013
'Nother one lol.... don't judge me but-when I start to feel particularly frazzled or frustrated I play Don't Stop Believin' by Journey and I sing along at the top of my lungs...it really picks my mood up. My nephew/dck is very musically inclined and at 2 1/2 knows all the words ad sings with me while everyone els dances. 
Rockgirl 08:50 AM 05-17-2013
Originally Posted by theycallmetaytor:
'Nother one lol.... don't judge me but-when I start to feel particularly frazzled or frustrated I play Don't Stop Believin' by Journey and I sing along at the top of my lungs...it really picks my mood up. My nephew/dck is very musically inclined and at 2 1/2 knows all the words ad sings with me while everyone els dances.
LOVE this!!!'Nother one lol.... don't judge me but-when I start to feel particularly frazzled or frustrated I play Don't Stop Believin' by Journey and I sing along at the top of my lungs...it really picks my mood up. My nephew/dck is very musically inclined and at 2 1/2 knows all the words ad sings with me while everyone els dances.
Rockgirl 08:54 AM 05-17-2013
Don't judge me.....my dck's are eating a junky lunch, including snack pack puddings! Then they'll have sugary Popsicles after playing in the sprinkler.
Also, they go around singing, "Keep on rockin in the free world!" Oops.
Also, they go around singing, "Keep on rockin in the free world!" Oops.
AmyLeigh 09:49 AM 05-17-2013
Don' judge me, but....
..I took dcb to school 5 minutes earlier than usual this morning. He's a good kid, but was extra hyper today and I just couldn't deal wiith it anymore.
....3 yo dcg and 4 yo dd are sitting at the computer, watching Tinkerbell on Netflix.
....6 yo ds is watching a documentary on natural disasters for "school."
... And I have no idea what we are going to eat for lunch!
..I took dcb to school 5 minutes earlier than usual this morning. He's a good kid, but was extra hyper today and I just couldn't deal wiith it anymore.
....3 yo dcg and 4 yo dd are sitting at the computer, watching Tinkerbell on Netflix.
....6 yo ds is watching a documentary on natural disasters for "school."
... And I have no idea what we are going to eat for lunch!
lolaland 10:45 AM 05-17-2013
Don't judge me but...
- Now that I closed my daycare, I'm completely addicted to this forum!!!! Help!! I might have to cancel my Internet service if I continue like this... or I'll post a thread like the other one from an unregistered "how to get out of this forum??!" (something like that...)
- Now that I closed my daycare, I'm completely addicted to this forum!!!! Help!!
I might have to cancel my Internet service if I continue like this... or I'll post a thread like the other one from an unregistered "how to get out of this forum??!" (something like that...)
MsLaura529 10:58 AM 05-17-2013
Don't judge me, but ...
My mom dropped off McDonalds (a very RARE treat) lunch for my own DD and DS, they didn't eat all of it before going down for nap, so I just finished it off for the, even though I said I would save it for later :\
My mom dropped off McDonalds (a very RARE treat) lunch for my own DD and DS, they didn't eat all of it before going down for nap, so I just finished it off for the, even though I said I would save it for later :\
MissAnn 11:02 AM 05-17-2013
Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
melilley 11:02 AM 05-17-2013
I just wrote this in another thread, but my 10 year old daughter has been so mouthy lately that she has really been working my nerves! She is supposed to be grounded for the whole weekend (long story) and wasn't supposed to go anywhere but, my mom is in town so I'm letting her go to her house for the weekend. I love her, but man, I need a little break
Also, the 9 month old that I have barely ever stops crying and I don't know how much longer I can take care of him so I have been letting him nap all day today. Needless to say, today is definitely a beer or two or three...day! (after the kids leave of course)
Also, the 9 month old that I have barely ever stops crying and I don't know how much longer I can take care of him so I have been letting him nap all day today. Needless to say, today is definitely a beer or two or three...day! (after the kids leave of course)
Patches 11:02 AM 05-17-2013
Don't judge me but...
I'm sick today, but still open and did not feel like cooking, so I told my food program people we were closing at lunch time and served leftover pizza to my 2 while dcks
I'm sick today, but still open and did not feel like cooking, so I told my food program people we were closing at lunch time and served leftover pizza to my 2 while dcks
Patches 11:03 AM 05-17-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
I do that, too! And fake phone callsDon't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
MsLaura529 11:07 AM 05-17-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
Haha. When I was younger and babysat, I watched a little boy who loved Superman. So if he wasn't listening, I would "call Superman" and have a very intense conversation with him about this little boy's behavior. Worked like a charm Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
MissAnn 11:18 AM 05-17-2013
Don't judge me, but....
Even though I adore your child......it's like fingernails on a chalkboard when you tell your child he/she will "get" to spend the night with me just because you can't get them to leave with you. At that time of day......I am done!
Even though I adore your child......it's like fingernails on a chalkboard when you tell your child he/she will "get" to spend the night with me just because you can't get them to leave with you. At that time of day......I am done!
LeslieG 12:11 PM 05-17-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
I've done this too!Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
LeslieG 12:13 PM 05-17-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me, but....
Even though I adore your child......it's like fingernails on a chalkboard when you tell your child he/she will "get" to spend the night with me just because you can't get them to leave with you. At that time of day......I am done!
Haha... agreed!! I have a parent that does that as well.Don't judge me, but....
Even though I adore your child......it's like fingernails on a chalkboard when you tell your child he/she will "get" to spend the night with me just because you can't get them to leave with you. At that time of day......I am done!
CrackerJacks 09:42 PM 05-17-2013
Don't judge me but....At least 1x a day I tell the kids my phone battery is almost dead, when they want to listen to more music. I can only handle soo much "Yo Gabba Gabba" in a day.
mema 10:07 AM 05-20-2013
Don't judge me but.....my lunch today consists of 3 big scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with homemade strawberry and chocolate sauces and a few sprinkles. Dcb thinks I'm having soup
MissAnn 02:18 PM 05-20-2013
Don't judge me but....
I really had to laugh when I saw little boy peeing and singing "this little light of mine" at the same time. I saw two appendages (index finger and.....well, you know) .....doing their motions in sync.
I really had to laugh when I saw little boy peeing and singing "this little light of mine" at the same time. I saw two appendages (index finger and.....well, you know) .....doing their motions in sync.
MarinaVanessa 02:33 PM 05-20-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
ABCDaycareMN 03:34 PM 05-20-2013
Don't judge me but... I totally peed my pants today while sitting outside with the kiddos filling the bubble machine.
I didn't even know it. And had to change my pants so it wasn't a little!
Oh the joys of pregnancy!
I didn't even know it. And had to change my pants so it wasn't a little!
Oh the joys of pregnancy!
wdmmom 06:03 PM 05-20-2013
Don't judge me
I had a very picky eater and made hamburgers for lunch. I made it look like I was taking his burger out of a McDonald's bag I had from breakfast. He gobbled it right up!
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
I have started having the older kids lay on their cots 20 minutes early and let them watch Calliou before nap time.
I had a very picky eater and made hamburgers for lunch. I made it look like I was taking his burger out of a McDonald's bag I had from breakfast. He gobbled it right up!
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
I have started having the older kids lay on their cots 20 minutes early and let them watch Calliou before nap time.
blandino 06:06 PM 05-20-2013
Originally Posted by wdmmom:
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
The amount of work it takes to get the kids outside, is my main reason for hating it. I am NOT an outside person by nature. So I do take the kids outside every day that it is nice, but I am pretty liberal with what weather makes going outside impossible.
Familycare71 07:03 PM 05-20-2013
Originally Posted by wdmmom:
Don't judge me
I had a very picky eater and made hamburgers for lunch. I made it look like I was taking his burger out of a McDonald's bag I had from breakfast. He gobbled it right up!
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
I have started having the older kids lay on their cots 20 minutes early and let them watch Calliou before nap time.
The McDonald's bag is great!!! HahahaDon't judge me
I had a very picky eater and made hamburgers for lunch. I made it look like I was taking his burger out of a McDonald's bag I had from breakfast. He gobbled it right up!
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
I have started having the older kids lay on their cots 20 minutes early and let them watch Calliou before nap time.
And I too do not go out every nice day! I do for most of them but I don't like the heat! During the warmer days I'm a happy girl if it rains
Lyss 07:28 PM 05-20-2013
...we spent nearly all day outside free playing even though the daily sheets (for the 2 that get them) said "we had lots of fun getting creative and messy during art" Dirt messes are art right? Can you tell I pre-filled them out last week? Oh well the rain returns tomorrow and I wanted to enjoy the 75 degree weather!
...I let DD play in the tub for nearly 45mins tonight while I sat on the toilet (as in using it as a chair, not going to the bathroom!) next to the tub with my laptop scanning amazon, reading a few blogs, and checking the forums/websites I frequent I even added some warm water when it started to get cold
Can you tell I pre-filled them out last week? Oh well the rain returns tomorrow and I wanted to enjoy the 75 degree weather! ...I let DD play in the tub for nearly 45mins tonight while I sat on the toilet (as in using it as a chair, not going to the bathroom!
) next to the tub with my laptop scanning amazon, reading a few blogs, and checking the forums/websites I frequent I even added some warm water when it started to get cold
Patches 10:49 AM 05-22-2013
Don't judge me but....
today I'm eating peanut m&ms for lunch and surfing the net BEFORE I have even cleaned up from lunch. It;s been that kind of day
today I'm eating peanut m&ms for lunch and surfing the net BEFORE I have even cleaned up from lunch. It;s been that kind of day
lolaland 10:55 AM 05-22-2013
Originally Posted by MarinaVanessa:
... and I had two pieces of toast slathered in margarine and sprinkled with sugar. Did I say sprinkled? I meant that it had so much sugar my toast sparkled as if Tinkerbell herself used the bread as a trampoline.
... and I had two pieces of toast slathered in margarine and sprinkled with sugar. Did I say sprinkled? I meant that it had so much sugar my toast sparkled as if Tinkerbell herself used the bread as a trampoline.
My favorite post 
daycarediva 10:58 AM 05-22-2013
Originally Posted by Lyss:
...I let DD play in the tub for nearly 45mins tonight while I sat on the toilet (as in using it as a chair, not going to the bathroom!) next to the tub with my laptop scanning amazon, reading a few blogs, and checking the forums/websites I frequent I even added some warm water when it started to get cold
doing this with ds during nap. He is sooo happy with foam bath paint, paint brushes and toys, and thinks I'm the coolest Mom ever. ...I let DD play in the tub for nearly 45mins tonight while I sat on the toilet (as in using it as a chair, not going to the bathroom!
) next to the tub with my laptop scanning amazon, reading a few blogs, and checking the forums/websites I frequent I even added some warm water when it started to get cold
CedarCreek 11:09 AM 05-22-2013
I'm letting ds hang out with me during nap today because I just need a little time with him
MissAnn 05:12 AM 05-24-2013
Don't judge me, but....
When you carry your 4-5 year old in my house I try very hard not to cringe on the outside....but I am cringing HUGE on the inside!
When your 3-5 year old lays on the ground and puts his/her feet in the air for you to take them off.....I will not hide it....I will tell that child they can take their own shoes off. If at this point you say that you are a gentleman and will take off your daughters shoes for her.....I will try very hard not to throw up. No promises.
When you carry your 4-5 year old in my house I try very hard not to cringe on the outside....but I am cringing HUGE on the inside!
When your 3-5 year old lays on the ground and puts his/her feet in the air for you to take them off.....I will not hide it....I will tell that child they can take their own shoes off. If at this point you say that you are a gentleman and will take off your daughters shoes for her.....I will try very hard not to throw up. No promises.
CedarCreek 05:32 AM 05-24-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me, but....
When you carry your 4-5 year old in my house I try very hard not to cringe on the outside....but I am cringing HUGE on the inside!
When your 3-5 year old lays on the ground and puts his/her feet in the air for you to take them off.....I will not hide it....I will tell that child they can take their own shoes off. If at this point you say that you are a gentleman and will take off your daughters shoes for her.....I will try very hard not to throw up. No promises.
That made me vomit in my mouth a little.Don't judge me, but....
When you carry your 4-5 year old in my house I try very hard not to cringe on the outside....but I am cringing HUGE on the inside!
When your 3-5 year old lays on the ground and puts his/her feet in the air for you to take them off.....I will not hide it....I will tell that child they can take their own shoes off. If at this point you say that you are a gentleman and will take off your daughters shoes for her.....I will try very hard not to throw up. No promises.
daycarediva 05:38 AM 05-24-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me, but....
When you carry your 4-5 year old in my house I try very hard not to cringe on the outside....but I am cringing HUGE on the inside!
When your 3-5 year old lays on the ground and puts his/her feet in the air for you to take them off.....I will not hide it....I will tell that child they can take their own shoes off. If at this point you say that you are a gentleman and will take off your daughters shoes for her.....I will try very hard not to throw up. No promises.
I would have responded "but her teachers won't, her boyfriends won't and her husband won't." Don't judge me, but....
When you carry your 4-5 year old in my house I try very hard not to cringe on the outside....but I am cringing HUGE on the inside!
When your 3-5 year old lays on the ground and puts his/her feet in the air for you to take them off.....I will not hide it....I will tell that child they can take their own shoes off. If at this point you say that you are a gentleman and will take off your daughters shoes for her.....I will try very hard not to throw up. No promises.
Being a gentleman is teaching your child to be an independent young lady.
MsLaura529 09:21 AM 05-24-2013
Don't judge me, but ...
I have taken DCB's temp about 4 times this morning, as I'm nearly certain that he is sick and was given Tylenol this morning just to hide it
I have taken DCB's temp about 4 times this morning, as I'm nearly certain that he is sick and was given Tylenol this morning just to hide it
melilley 09:58 AM 05-24-2013
I am counting down the minutes until all of my dck's leave! I want to leave for the weekend too!
Hazel 08:21 AM 05-28-2013
Don't judge me but....
I still have and use the naughty/nice app! It scans the child's finger and tells them if they are naughty or nice... And I know the secret to making it say what I want it to! I also let Henry, our elf on the shelf, make a surprise appearance during a particularly difficult day!
I still have and use the naughty/nice app! It scans the child's finger and tells them if they are naughty or nice... And I know the secret to making it say what I want it to! I also let Henry, our elf on the shelf, make a surprise appearance during a particularly difficult day!
Unregistered 12:59 PM 05-28-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Don't judge me but I grabbed the first milk I saw, thinking it was 1% or skim, and found out today ... from the food program lady ... that is was NOT 1% or skim. It was 2%. Gaaaah. My aching, pregnant lady feet make my trips to the store SO brief that I don't even read things. Lesson learned. She just laughed and said to give them something else to eat for snack instead of using milk as one of the components. Gracias, food lady. You are very gracious.
Don't judge me but I grabbed the first milk I saw, thinking it was 1% or skim, and found out today ... from the food program lady ... that is was NOT 1% or skim. It was 2%. Gaaaah. My aching, pregnant lady feet make my trips to the store SO brief that I don't even read things. Lesson learned. She just laughed and said to give them something else to eat for snack instead of using milk as one of the components. Gracias, food lady. You are very gracious.
Who can drink that stuff really? Gak, all my dck, dd, ds, and dh will gag and sputter if i give them 1% .
So..........dont judge me but....I buy one gallon of 1% milk, pour it out, scrub the date off the jug and then pour 2% milk in the jug. Last time the food lady was here, one of my children had thrown the jug out so I brought all the cups to the fridge (its one with the double top doors) lined the cups up along the bottom and filled them and stuck the milk back in the fridge without her ever checking.....
I have 3 siblings 2 who are school age and 1 who is an infant, i gave them my price for summer care and they have been trying to negotiate me down to $250/wk........NO.....I love these girls but now I secretly cannot wait until school, is out so they will be gone.
I always have a favorite, and least favorite
I have nick names for the children that i only use between myself and husband. (big head, alein, etc.)
I file an extention for taxes EVERY year
My husband calls me 20 times a day and i cringe when the phone rings, bc it is always to ask me something to do for him or just sit and talk about nothing while i am super busy.....err
AmyKidsCo 07:46 PM 05-28-2013
Don't judge me but I just ate a gazillion pretzels with beer cheese dip. So much for my diet... But it was sooooo good!
BTW, we made the switch to 1% milk several years ago and I can't drink 2% now. We did it gradually: 1 part 1% to 3 parts 2% for a week, then half and half for a week, then 3 parts 1% to 1 part 2% for a week, then all 1%.
Oh another one - don't judge me but last week I cleaned out 4 cabinets instead of writing lesson plans, and tonight I've spent the whole night on FB and here instead of writing lesson plans.
BTW, we made the switch to 1% milk several years ago and I can't drink 2% now. We did it gradually: 1 part 1% to 3 parts 2% for a week, then half and half for a week, then 3 parts 1% to 1 part 2% for a week, then all 1%.
Oh another one - don't judge me but last week I cleaned out 4 cabinets instead of writing lesson plans, and tonight I've spent the whole night on FB and here instead of writing lesson plans.
slorey 07:57 AM 05-29-2013
Don't judge me but I have had a throbbing headache all day so I have let the kids watch Disney Junior most of the morning and do not even feel bad about it!
CedarCreek 08:39 AM 05-29-2013
Don't judge me but I get super mad when parents blame every single scratch and bruise on me like I am not supervising! Especially when their kids often come here on Mondays all beat up from the weekend.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
daycarediva 11:15 AM 05-29-2013
Originally Posted by CedarCreek:
Don't judge me but I get super mad when parents blame every single scratch and bruise on me like I am not supervising! Especially when their kids often come here on Mondays all beat up from the weekend.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Monday health checks are extensive. LOLDon't judge me but I get super mad when parents blame every single scratch and bruise on me like I am not supervising! Especially when their kids often come here on Mondays all beat up from the weekend.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:27 AM 05-29-2013
Originally Posted by wdmmom:
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
I don't always take the kids outside on nice days because quite frankly, it's a lot of work getting everyone ready and there's some days where I just don't feel like it.
I am the opposite. The children play so much better outside, for whatever reason, so I'll take them outside every.single.day twice a day unless it's pouring rain. If it's sprinkling with no thunder or lightning, all 8 are still going out baby. Don't judge me but I will sometimes "not hear" the alarm set on my phone to go back in and we'll extend our outside time by 20 or so minutes. Sometimes this delays other activities.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:31 AM 05-29-2013
Originally Posted by CedarCreek:
Don't judge me but I get super mad when parents blame every single scratch and bruise on me like I am not supervising! Especially when their kids often come here on Mondays all beat up from the weekend.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
Don't judge me but I get super mad when parents blame every single scratch and bruise on me like I am not supervising! Especially when their kids often come here on Mondays all beat up from the weekend.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
Make a bruise log and have the parents document everything, too. Just sayin'...
CedarCreek 11:47 AM 05-29-2013
I have thought about that
AmyKidsCo 01:59 PM 05-29-2013
Originally Posted by CedarCreek:
Don't judge me but I get super mad when parents blame every single scratch and bruise on me like I am not supervising! Especially when their kids often come here on Mondays all beat up from the weekend.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
I used to feel the same way until I read this blog post from Teacher Tom. Now I celebrate children's scratches and scrapes with them and tell the parents that I'd rather have the children take small risks and learn from little owies now, instead of taking big risks and getting bigger owies when they're older. So far they've all agreed. Don't judge me but I get super mad when parents blame every single scratch and bruise on me like I am not supervising! Especially when their kids often come here on Mondays all beat up from the weekend.
I am mentally sticking my tongue out at them the whole time they are complaining.
http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/you-might-think-im-joking.html
sharlan 02:03 PM 05-29-2013
............I drove through McD's today and let the kids eat chicken nuggets and fries in the car. They did have apples and milk to go with it.
bubbiesmama807 02:04 PM 05-29-2013
Don't judge me but..
The other week my husband surprised me with Smashburger for lunch on his day off, during "quiet/nap time"
The other week my husband surprised me with Smashburger for lunch on his day off, during "quiet/nap time"
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Don't judge me but I just ate a gazillion pretzels with beer cheese dip. So much for my diet... But it was sooooo good!
That sounds so good..I love me a good pretzel!Don't judge me but I just ate a gazillion pretzels with beer cheese dip. So much for my diet... But it was sooooo good!
daycarediva 03:54 PM 05-29-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
I am the opposite. The children play so much better outside, for whatever reason, so I'll take them outside every.single.day twice a day unless it's pouring rain. If it's sprinkling with no thunder or lightning, all 8 are still going out baby.
Don't judge me but I will sometimes "not hear" the alarm set on my phone to go back in and we'll extend our outside time by 20 or so minutes. Sometimes this delays other activities.
Me too! My kids are angelic outdoors (no walls to bounce off of!) so we are outside for atleast 4 of the 10 hours they are here! Rain, too as long as there is no thunder or lightning! I am the opposite. The children play so much better outside, for whatever reason, so I'll take them outside every.single.day twice a day unless it's pouring rain. If it's sprinkling with no thunder or lightning, all 8 are still going out baby. Don't judge me but I will sometimes "not hear" the alarm set on my phone to go back in and we'll extend our outside time by 20 or so minutes. Sometimes this delays other activities.
MissAnn 04:24 AM 05-31-2013
Don't judge me but...
Last year I kept my butterflies too long and some died.......so I took the butterfly house outside and kind of flung them out one by one trying to make it look like they were flying. The kids kept looking up and didn't realize they plopped to the ground. Poor kids kept searching. When they weren't looking I scooped them up and threw them over the fence.
Last year I kept my butterflies too long and some died.......so I took the butterfly house outside and kind of flung them out one by one trying to make it look like they were flying. The kids kept looking up and didn't realize they plopped to the ground. Poor kids kept searching. When they weren't looking I scooped them up and threw them over the fence.
Unregistered 11:41 AM 06-07-2013
Don't judge me but... Yesterday was the last day for all the teacher's kids. I have 8 kids out for the summer so today I only had 4 little ones. They've been sleeping since 11:30a.m.!!!!!!! I got all my cleaning done for the weekend! Happy Days!lol
melilley 11:47 AM 06-07-2013
Don't judge me but...
I have a dcb who is supposed to go on the potty every 30 minutes and his parents even brought a timer so he knows when to go, but he needs help to pull his pants up and down and taking him every 30 minutes is not feasible sometimes, but I do try. Well, the other day when it was around pick up time, the timer went off, but I was busy with pick ups so I reset the timer so that it would go off after his parents would leave so that way they would hear the timer ticking and think that he just went.
I have a dcb who is supposed to go on the potty every 30 minutes and his parents even brought a timer so he knows when to go, but he needs help to pull his pants up and down and taking him every 30 minutes is not feasible sometimes, but I do try. Well, the other day when it was around pick up time, the timer went off, but I was busy with pick ups so I reset the timer so that it would go off after his parents would leave so that way they would hear the timer ticking and think that he just went.
Sunchimes 12:18 PM 06-07-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
Oh MissAnn, I think I love you. I resorted to that recently and felt like such a failure for doing it. No more, I'll do it with no guilt. Don't judge me.....
I fake text parents to tell them of their child's misbehavior while child is watching me. They are so good the rest of the day.
Sunchimes 12:27 PM 06-07-2013
There is a recipe on Pinterest for a homemade syrup that tastes just like Hershey's syrup. DCG loves chocolate milk, but I usually use Ovaltine. I tried out a batch of the homemade syrup, and it is really good!! The entire squeeze bottle of homemade syrup is almost gone because every time I can sneak to the fridge, I squirt a little in my mouth.
DCG has had plain milk all week because I was "out of chocolate".
DCG has had plain milk all week because I was "out of chocolate".
melilley 07:51 AM 06-08-2013
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
Don't judge me but...
Last year I kept my butterflies too long and some died.......so I took the butterfly house outside and kind of flung them out one by one trying to make it look like they were flying. The kids kept looking up and didn't realize they plopped to the ground. Poor kids kept searching. When they weren't looking I scooped them up and threw them over the fence.
Don't judge me but...
Last year I kept my butterflies too long and some died.......so I took the butterfly house outside and kind of flung them out one by one trying to make it look like they were flying. The kids kept looking up and didn't realize they plopped to the ground. Poor kids kept searching. When they weren't looking I scooped them up and threw them over the fence.
Had to laugh at this one!
Unregistered 11:23 AM 06-08-2013
....I would do breakfast and lunch outside in summer and utilize all paper products just so I didn't have to vacuum or do dishes afterward
....I let children under 3 play with my kids' toys, lol Yes they are supervised and yes, sometimes, they come back with fake nails, lipstick and crazy beads on them during dress up. YES I photograph them and send to the parents
....I will video tape kids acting the fool on my phone and tell them I have texted "evidence" to their parents of their misbehavior.
....I will let the kids nap as long as they want during winter months
....I never (unless special occasions) send these kids home clean and never change their clothes (only wipe faces/hands or change diapers). My parents do not like laundry, I hate laundry, so it's better to just let them have a little spaghetti sauce on their shirts
....In spring, we stay outside ALL day and do ALL activities outdoors no matter what.
....I've also called my food lady to tell her I was closed when I don't feel like cooking!
....I let children under 3 play with my kids' toys, lol Yes they are supervised and yes, sometimes, they come back with fake nails, lipstick and crazy beads on them during dress up. YES I photograph them and send to the parents
....I will video tape kids acting the fool on my phone and tell them I have texted "evidence" to their parents of their misbehavior.
....I will let the kids nap as long as they want during winter months
....I never (unless special occasions) send these kids home clean and never change their clothes (only wipe faces/hands or change diapers). My parents do not like laundry, I hate laundry, so it's better to just let them have a little spaghetti sauce on their shirts
....In spring, we stay outside ALL day and do ALL activities outdoors no matter what.
....I've also called my food lady to tell her I was closed when I don't feel like cooking!
MissAnn 01:54 PM 06-24-2013
Don't judge me but.....
When we played outside in the afternoon I realized I did not put bug spray on my one girl whose mom always points out every mosquito bite as if I am to blame. I quickly got the spray and squirted her down so her mom could smell it was on her.....although we had already been playing protection-free for 1/2 hour.
Parents drive us to these extremes!
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When we played outside in the afternoon I realized I did not put bug spray on my one girl whose mom always points out every mosquito bite as if I am to blame. I quickly got the spray and squirted her down so her mom could smell it was on her.....although we had already been playing protection-free for 1/2 hour.
Parents drive us to these extremes!