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My3cents 09:51 AM 02-01-2013
something about yourself your parents probably don't know?

I will respond later typing one handed-
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canadiancare 09:56 AM 02-01-2013
If I won the lottery tonight I wouldn't be here Monday morning.

I already told my husband we'd pay out the notice and be gone.
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jokalima 09:56 AM 02-01-2013
Lots of things LOL Maybe one is that I am Zombie+ horror movie freak!
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Oneluckymom 10:13 AM 02-01-2013
I'm REALLY good at faking it....as in putting on a smile and acting like the day went perfect even when it didn't OR when I feel like crap in the morning because I'm under the weather.
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Unregistered 10:21 AM 02-01-2013
Canadian Care...that's EXACTLY what I say to my dh too..LOL! I'd probably relent and give 2 weeks notice but I'd be SO done..as soon as the money was safely in my bank account!
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My3cents 10:46 AM 02-01-2013
I play X-Box after hours
I love Bravo TV
I love art and art museums

If I won the lotto, I would still continue to do daycare but I would have an awesome assistant and state of the art palace to do it in. I like to keep busy and have purpose. I would travel often while my assistant held the reins.

I know I have more of these little things, but for now this is what I came up with.
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EntropyControlSpecialist 11:04 AM 02-01-2013
They don't know that while I may smile and be polite (which is incredibly difficult for me since I have Asperger's, something else they don't know) I think the majority of the them are irritating people. I could only ever be friends with 2 of them out of 18.
They don't know that I like to take bubble baths and drink a glass of wine in it to relax (although, can't do that now that I'm pregnant LOL).
They don't know I'm pregnant.
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Binkybobo 11:15 AM 02-01-2013
I'm an agnostic atheist who enjoys a glass of wine and or vodka every here and then. OH THAT SOUNDS TERRIBLE WHEN YOU SAY IT OUT LOUD! I am not the happy go lucky person I appear to be. I just want you to feel comfortable with me as a friendly person and know that I truly love each and everyone of your children.
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daycarediva 11:28 AM 02-01-2013
I am agnostic.



They fund my champagne in the hot tub EVERY Friday after closing. (IN 3 HOURS!)

I think the dcp's that smoke are so gross. The poor kids get a quick wash up with a soapy washcloth so I can snuggle them and not smell.

I have no tattoos.

Speaking of tattoos....

I really hate seeing DCM butt crack (when they take off dck's shoes & things) and wish I didn't know how many had tramp stamps. I am on the floor with kids all day, they DO make pants that don't show your undies.
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Willow 11:30 AM 02-01-2013
How many babies I've lost in the last year.
That I love wine.
That I smoke cigarettes on occasion (never before or during daycare obviously).
That I don't go to church and do not share their core Christian beliefs.
That I don't hit my kids.

(The last one I can't tell you how many comments have been made that I "don't spare the rod and it shows" in regards to how well behaved my kids are. Ummm.....nope? Can't say I find that necessary )


All admissions would straight out shock my parents.
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SilverSabre25 11:40 AM 02-01-2013
How much I struggle with patience sometimes
How close DH and I have come to losing it all in the past year (marriage, house, everything)
Just how bad off our finances have been at times the past year
That some weeks I have struggled to feed my own family let alone their kids
That I have many times in the past 6 months skipped paying bills in order to feed everyone
That I fight a constant battle between myself and the forces of ADD/Asperger's/anxiety.
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Childminder 11:43 AM 02-01-2013
That I smoked cigarettes for 40 years.

That my husband was my brother-in-law for 25 years.

That I'm sick of kids.
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Blackcat31 11:59 AM 02-01-2013
Daycare was never my career choice.
I LOVE being alone.
I used to smoke.
I read ALOT of true crime books
I am addicted to my i-phone

If I won the lottery I would NOT be here Monday either and wouldn't look back or feel one bit guilty. not one bit.
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mema 12:32 PM 02-01-2013
On Fridays I make sure the kids are ready to go and push them out the door at 5pm, close it, lock it, and do a happy dance!

Have received a few phone calls from employers asking me to work for them-have never put in a resume or inquired about their openings!

Am a night time smoker

If they are running late, I have ds open the garage door and start my vehicle like I need to be gone just so they don't think I don't have a life. When they are getting their kids in the car, I get in mine and put on my brakes. Yep, telling them not to be late, making them pay for it, and this-none of it works, but at least I feel a little better

I love to cook and bake, but hate food-well, except chocolate
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Binkybobo 01:00 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by mema:
On Fridays I make sure the kids are ready to go and push them out the door at 5pm, close it, lock it, and do a happy dance!

Have received a few phone calls from employers asking me to work for them-have never put in a resume or inquired about their openings!

Am a night time smoker

If they are running late, I have ds open the garage door and start my vehicle like I need to be gone just so they don't think I don't have a life. When they are getting their kids in the car, I get in mine and put on my brakes. Yep, telling them not to be late, making them pay for it, and this-none of it works, but at least I feel a little better

I love to cook and bake, but hate food-well, except chocolate
HAHAHAHA! I have so done the get in the car routine when a dcp was late! I even drove off with absolutely nowhere to go!!!!
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KDC 01:01 PM 02-01-2013
I've never tried a cigarette
I'm somewhat of a 'goody goody'
I love my daycare kiddo's during my daycare hours, and think about them often, but NO I do not want to be spending time with my kids outside on the weekends and have you let your kids outside in front for me to watch on my days off! (live on a cul-de-sac) I'm nice, but not THAT nice.
I'm an introvert... like living in my house bubble, and am happiest just hanging with my kids, reading books or playing with photography.
My neighbors sex offender status might not have been 'discovered' by the state, but someone might have mentioned it to licensing, causing him to move out of our nice neighborhood. Where he can no longer stare at me or any of the kids.
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spud912 01:02 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by jokalima:
Lots of things LOL Maybe one is that I am Zombie+ horror movie freak!
Me too! Although I think they may be catching on. The kids caught me reading a zombie book and the front cover has silhouettes of zombies. They've been asking about my zombie book for months now!
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spud912 01:05 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by SilverSabre25:
How much I struggle with patience sometimes
How close DH and I have come to losing it all in the past year (marriage, house, everything)
Just how bad off our finances have been at times the past year
That some weeks I have struggled to feed my own family let alone their kids
That I have many times in the past 6 months skipped paying bills in order to feed everyone
That I fight a constant battle between myself and the forces of ADD/Asperger's/anxiety.

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spud912 01:11 PM 02-01-2013
Oh I really like this thread!

Let's see.....
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melilley 01:17 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by mema:
On Fridays I make sure the kids are ready to go and push them out the door at 5pm, close it, lock it, and do a happy dance!

Have received a few phone calls from employers asking me to work for them-have never put in a resume or inquired about their openings!

Am a night time smoker

If they are running late, I have ds open the garage door and start my vehicle like I need to be gone just so they don't think I don't have a life. When they are getting their kids in the car, I get in mine and put on my brakes. Yep, telling them not to be late, making them pay for it, and this-none of it works, but at least I feel a little better

I love to cook and bake, but hate food-well, except chocolate
I had to laugh at the car part!!!!
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melilley 01:19 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by Binkybobo:
HAHAHAHA! I have so done the get in the car routine when a dcp was late! I even drove off with absolutely nowhere to go!!!!
You lady's are cracking me up!!!
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Crazy In Mo 01:22 PM 02-01-2013
I like this thread lets see....

Night time smoker and wine drinker.
I really really hate when parents talk in baby talk to kids after about the age of 1.
That in my head I'm very judgmental of other people's parenting.
That I had a child very very young. I'm sure they can tell by the looks of me and my son but no one knows my age
That I'm such a tight wad with money. I buy almost all daycare items second hand.
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mema 01:23 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by Binkybobo:
HAHAHAHA! I have so done the get in the car routine when a dcp was late! I even drove off with absolutely nowhere to go!!!!
I usually don't have anywhere to go either...I just go around the big block and go back home
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crazydaycarelady 01:33 PM 02-01-2013
That I can't wait for them to pick up their kids.

That I live for the weekends.

That when I see them pull up into my driveway to drop off I usually *sigh.*

That on the weekends or vacations I don't miss them.

That when we have our Superbowl party this weekend I most likely will do shots of Fireball.
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Msdunny 01:56 PM 02-01-2013
That I am college educated and I am a fantastic teacher of adults - I teach a Small group class at church that is growing into a large class!. (I get the idea sometimes that I am seen as "not quite as bright" as the rest if the world because I make working with preschoolers my choice.

That I secretly think they all spend too little time with their children. (I see those Facebook posts!)

That Bible Study is my passion. Ask me any theological question, and I can probably answer it or I know where to find the answer.

That if I had my choice, I would close up shop and move to east Africa.

That I enjoy a glass of red wine almost every night.

That I think they make frivolous choices with their money. However, in their defense, I am a budgeting freak!!
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Meeko 01:58 PM 02-01-2013
Many of my dcp's don't even know I am English. (A few have asked if I am from back east) because I have lost most of my accent!
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wahmof3 02:20 PM 02-01-2013
Ok I will join in

This really isn't my profession of choice. I just don't think I can go anywhere else and make the money I make and be able to make my own schedule.

Yet, honestly some days I feel trapped, mostly bc I am ALWAYS stuck at home.

Exactly this:

crazydaycarelady-

"That I can't wait for them to pick up their kids.

That I live for the weekends.

That when I see them pull up into my driveway to drop off I usually *sigh.*

That on the weekends or vacations I don't miss them."


I am still a very good and professional provider and I love those little ones like my own- just Monday-Friday LOL
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cheerfuldom 02:20 PM 02-01-2013
I dont have any major secrets or anything but there are a few things I dont talk about.....

I was abused as a child and grew up dirt poor....like one tiny step above homeless.
I have in the past struggled with OCD and PTSD because of my childhood

everything else they know. i dont drink or smoke, never have. i am a christian and have no problem sharing that should questions arise. i have no skeletons in the closet....not even a traffic ticket. never got into any trouble, never done anything even remotely dangerous or adventurous. I dont even ski or ride a bike LOL although I can do it, I just dont.

oh wait, I am sure none of them would be happy to know that i really dislike doing daycare. i dont dislike the kids or the parents.....i just hate doing daycare. i would drop the whole thing in a heart beat if the opportunity arises. right now i am doing a big downsizing but i wont be daycare kid free till finances allow. i will probably cry in joy the day the last daycare kid leaves. so yeah, not sharing that with them LOL
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wahmof3 02:27 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by cheerfuldom:
I dont have any major secrets or anything but there are a few things I dont talk about.....

I was abused as a child and grew up dirt poor....like one tiny step above homeless.
I have in the past struggled with OCD and PTSD because of my childhood

everything else they know. i dont drink or smoke, never have. i am a christian and have no problem sharing that should questions arise. i have no skeletons in the closet....not even a traffic ticket. never got into any trouble, never done anything even remotely dangerous or adventurous. I dont even ski or ride a bike LOL although I can do it, I just dont.

oh wait, I am sure none of them would be happy to know that i really dislike doing daycare. i dont dislike the kids or the parents.....i just hate doing daycare. i would drop the whole thing in a heart beat if the opportunity arises. right now i am doing a big downsizing but i wont be daycare kid free till finances allow. i will probably cry in joy the day the last daycare kid leaves. so yeah, not sharing that with them LOL

Seriously I understand disliking daycare. I patiently wait for that call of opportunity every.single.day but I guess its like the lottery- you gotta play in order to win.
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saved4always 02:28 PM 02-01-2013
I absolutely love my martinis, especially chocolate....yum! Only on weekends and only every once in a while, but I enjoy one thoroughly when I have it.

I am "going to" become addicted to my iphone when I figure out how to use it.

I love reading romance novels.

I am a shopaholic which is why I need to do daycare.
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saved4always 02:36 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Daycare was never my career choice.
I LOVE being alone.
I used to smoke.
I read ALOT of true crime books
I am addicted to my i-phone

If I won the lottery I would NOT be here Monday either and wouldn't look back or feel one bit guilty. not one bit.
I love to be alone, too....to read my romances...lol!
I also would not go to work Monday if I won the lottery...but I guess I would have to actually buy a ticket in order for that to happen.
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Starburst 02:48 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by My3cents:
If I won the lotto, I would still continue to do daycare but I would have an awesome assistant and state of the art palace to do it in. I like to keep busy and have purpose. I would travel often while my assistant held the reins.
Me too, I would get bored very easily having nothing to do every day lol. I haven't started yet but have worked at a home daycare and right now I cannot see myself retiring unless I was physically unable to do daycare anymore or had some type of personal/family emergancy that made it too difficult. If I won the lottery I would probably still do daycare but I just turn into a non-profit and either work with lower income families or charge lower rates and use the money I made from payments for daycare related things (toys, food, field trips) or buy a house just for daycare and hire a bunch of assistants and do mostly administration, curriculum, and event/party planning stuff .

Lol It seems that the topic changed from secrets you keep from the kid's parents to the lottery

As of now something the parents of the kids I watch probably don't know is that I like rap (Eminem, Dr. Dre) and punk/alternative rock music (MCR, Good Charlotte, Linkin Park)- Im a 90's baby so I grew up listening to all of this. I also love witch/vampire/ supernatural books, shows, movies (Twilight, House of Night, Vampire Diaries). I love scary Halloween movies and decorations (I'll have to tone it down when I start my business ). And I don't drink dark sodas (even diet) or alcholic drinks.
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Binkybobo 04:06 PM 02-01-2013
Originally Posted by wahmof3:
Ok I will join in

This really isn't my profession of choice. I just don't think I can go anywhere else and make the money I make and be able to make my own schedule.

Yet, honestly some days I feel trapped, mostly bc I am ALWAYS stuck at home.

Exactly this:

crazydaycarelady-

"That I can't wait for them to pick up their kids.

That I live for the weekends.

That when I see them pull up into my driveway to drop off I usually *sigh.*

That on the weekends or vacations I don't miss them."


I am still a very good and professional provider and I love those little ones like my own- just Monday-Friday LOL

AAAAAAWW..story of my life. I can ony imagine the furture will be brighter once I hire an assistant and get the oppertunity to go out to the store in the middle of a weekday.
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BumbleBee 08:26 PM 02-01-2013
I am a night time smoker

When it doesn't snow overnight, I roll out of bed 15 minutes before my first arrival

My bedroom is burglar proof (also known as extremely messy)

Despite my "no shoes in the daycare room" rule, I walk through there with my shoes on during the weekend

The only reason I have a tv is so I can play video games

In college, I came very close to being charged with stealing federal property. (Jail time, community service, fines)

My dad is a hoarder
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Evansmom 08:51 PM 02-01-2013
Thanks for sharing on this thread, I don't feel so alone now. I share a lot of things with all y'all like this isn't my profession of choice tho I sell myself like it is to clients. And I'm a super super introvert so all the talking I do all day exhausts me, most days I want to dig a hole and stay in it!

My husband before my current one died of brain cancer after 17 months of fighting it.

I don't drink at all now but I was a pretty wild child.

I am a very big reader and am a huge Tolkien-head (lover of all things JRR Tolkien related)

I would move to middle earth in an instant if I could (yeah I'm a nerd!

I re-read The Lord of the Rings books (6 books in 3 volumes, not a trilogy as some believe) every year starting on the day the Fellowship book starts, September 22. See? I am a huge nerd!
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justgettingstarted 09:46 PM 02-01-2013
That I am planning on closing my daycare a few months after having my baby in March...and I absolutely cannot wait
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Patches 09:50 PM 02-01-2013
I moved out when I was 16 and lived in my car and my mom didn't notice I was gone for a month
I used to have 14 piercings
I shaved my head when I graduated high school just because I wanted to (which I wish I had the guts to do again)
I used to smoke
I really only want to care for infants and then kick them out
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Lyss 10:10 PM 02-01-2013
I'll join! I like all your responses! It's fun!

-I'm an atheist but I respect others that have beliefs unlike mine
-I'm amazed everyday that I'm this "normal" (as are most people when they hear about my upbringing)
-I've cut off nearly all of my family, except my grandparents and 1 brother, as they're crazy and terrible people.
-I'm not a goody goody. My DCPs seem to think I'm super straight & that I've never even had a drink or done anything "wild." (a good think I guess!!) DH and I have grown up a lot in the last 5 years and are occasional social drinkers now (2 drink limit; 1 for DH because of mild liver damage) but we used to chain smoke, binge drink and hang out in not so great places with not so great people.
-DH & I do not have a perfect relationship, in fact we've come very close to divorcing in the last year but are working on it.
-I have tattoos (no tramp stamps!)
-I love a good IPA
-I being alone
-I work as a virtual (all online correspondence) personal assistant to make extra cash and sometimes spend all nap time scheduling appts or doing research for clients.
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Starburst 12:13 AM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by daycarediva:
I really hate seeing DCM butt crack (when they take off dck's shoes & things) and wish I didn't know how many had tramp stamps. I am on the floor with kids all day, they DO make pants that don't show your undies.
Originally Posted by Patches:
I used to have 14 piercings
Oops looks like I forgot one- I have a tattoo and yes it is technechly a "tramp stamp"... I origionally wanted it on my hip bone but the guy said that is really painful and hard to do without messing up and I am overweight so the only other place that wouldn't sag and mess up the tattoo if I gained or lost weight would be my lower back- but my weight has gone up and down so much since I got it that it actually looks like it went up higher- it looks like it's almost in the middle of my back! And I also have 14 piercings- 6 in each ear, 1 nose, and 1 lip; I rarely wear any of them but the nose one and the lip one has mostly closed up.

Another confession.... I want more tattoos and piercings but I know that I souldn't (well if I lose weight maybe a belly button ring )
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MissSarah 01:33 AM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by Evansmom:
I am a very big reader and am a huge Tolkien-head (lover of all things JRR Tolkien related)

I would move to middle earth in an instant if I could (yeah I'm a nerd!

I re-read The Lord of the Rings books (6 books in 3 volumes, not a trilogy as some believe) every year starting on the day the Fellowship book starts, September 22. See? I am a huge nerd!
Take me with you when you move to Middle Earth!

I think my biggest secret is that watching other people's kids is not my favorite thing in the world (glad to see I'm not alone in that ) It was just a convenient way to for me to be able to be home with my own kids and still make money. Now that my kids are older, I just like not having to go somewhere to work...I'd much rather be at home.

If I won the lottery I would definitely quit daycare because I'd want to be free to travel. I'd probably give a month or two notice to my families because otherwise I'd feel guilty
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saved4always 04:50 AM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by Trummynme:
I am a night time smoker

When it doesn't snow overnight, I roll out of bed 15 minutes before my first arrival

My bedroom is burglar proof (also known as extremely messy)

Despite my "no shoes in the daycare room" rule, I walk through there with my shoes on during the weekend

The only reason I have a tv is so I can play video games

In college, I came very close to being charged with stealing federal property. (Jail time, community service, fines)

My dad is a hoarder
My bedroom is burgler proof, too.... I always lived in fear that someone would need to go up there and would know my true messiness instead of the mirage of my clean main floor!
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daycarediva 05:15 AM 02-02-2013
I also wear shoes in the house on weekends. Dcps and dcks CANNOT though.

I had my first child at 15, and I am still happily married to her father.
I cannot believe I forgot this one----my dcp's do not know how old I am, but if they did, they would be shocked/surprised (bc of dd!)


I dislike my Mother. She wasn't a good parent by any means and treated me exactly like 2 of my dcp's treat their lo's. Makes me super sad for them.
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daycarediva 05:20 AM 02-02-2013
I think most of my dcp's have horrible parenting skills, even if they are well intentioned.

Like some pp, I actually DO like daycare, I just wish I had more freedom/free time. If I won the lottery (actually, I have side businesses that are hopefully going to fund this one day as I don't even PLAY the lotto) I will be expanding and hiring full time staff, and only being there a few hours a day. Heck, I still miss some of my favorite kids from 'back in the day'!

I am jealous, like WAY jealous of people that have kids without autism. My ds has come so far, but I never wanted to think things like 'he will live in our garage apt for the rest of my life' My dcps all think I am a saint, have it all together and am overjoyed with ds's successes (they have ALL said this on numerous occassions) when really I just struggle everyday with "Why MY BABY?!?"
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Crazy In Mo 10:28 AM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by daycarediva:
I just struggle everyday with "Why MY BABY?!?"
This made me get teary eyed:/ I'm so sorry, I'm sure it's hard
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BumbleBee 10:59 AM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by daycarediva:
I am jealous, like WAY jealous of people that have kids without autism. My ds has come so far, but I never wanted to think things like 'he will live in our garage apt for the rest of my life' My dcps all think I am a saint, have it all together and am overjoyed with ds's successes (they have ALL said this on numerous occassions) when really I just struggle everyday with "Why MY BABY?!?"
I completely understand this! It's one of those things you can't say to just anybody. I often thought "why MY kid? Why???????" with my son. *hugs* I get it, I do.
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jenn 11:47 AM 02-02-2013
I also wonder "Why my kid?" She has a liver /lung condition. I find it hard to sympathize with a DCP complaining about minor childhood illnesses and the inconvenience of it. I know that those problems are their reality and very real to them, but our normal is worry of organ failure, transplants, life expectancy...so I really struggle to feel bad for ADCP complaining about something that can be cured with rest and/or medicine.

They also don't know that I wanted a house full of my own children. Not only did it take us 5 years to have our daughter, but due to complications, she will be our only. It is hard to hear DCP complain about being pregnant.

They also don't know that I treasure my daughter more than anything in this world. She is my dream come true. While medically a mess, she is perfect to me. It breaks my heart that not all my daycare kids are treated that way.
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melilley 11:49 AM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by Patches:
I moved out when I was 16 and lived in my car and my mom didn't notice I was gone for a month
I used to have 14 piercings
I shaved my head when I graduated high school just because I wanted to (which I wish I had the guts to do again)
I used to smoke
I really only want to care for infants and then kick them out
I agree, I wish I could have all infants! I think we are out of the norm...lol
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melilley 12:00 PM 02-02-2013
Ummm let's see.....
I used to be painfully shy, unless I drank, but have somewhat outgrown it.
I would rather talk to people in person, hate the phone unless I know you, weird, I know. Usually its the other way around.
Used to smoke up until I became pregnant with my 6mo old, and still want one every once in a while.
Drink on occasion
I used to go to the bars almost everyday..if I did that now I think I would die...lol
I have a dui. No excuses, but I only blew a .001, but was under 21 at the time so they considered it a dui.
I have struggled with my weight-I have always been too skinny. I do not have an eating disorder, in fact I eat all the time and not the best foods. Since I have had my son I am a little happier with my weight and hope to keep it on!
And like Patches, I wish I could care for infants only. The 3-4 year old age range is too much for me, unless they are my own...lol
I hate my ears, I think they are too big. People never say anything, but I hate them.
Oh and I secretly want a boob job.Shhhh
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Unregistered 04:33 PM 02-02-2013
Logged out because i'm a big ole chicken.

That I wouldn't be friends with any of them outside of daycare. They all seem like not my type of people and i'm positive they would not like my sense of humor.

That I used to be addicted to hard drugs at a very young age as a result of trauma from severe child abuse.

I had a child that almost died numerous times while I was in high school. He is still disabled and I have been told recently that he has been labeled as mentally retarded. I cried for days.

I love love love the twilight books and the sookie stackhouse books.

I had cancer last year that was removed with surgery but we think its back

I smoke a little weed every now and then
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Patches 05:11 PM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by melilley:
Used to smoke up until I became pregnant with my 6mo old, and still want one every once in a while.
This is why I quit, also. But if I ever see someone smoking or smell smoke (not like on someones clothes or anything but the actual smoke coming off the cigarette) I want one BAD! And then, it's never as good as I built it up to be in my head

And another one

I'd never been to a bar until less than two months ago (only time).....and I ran into my little sister at the bar
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CedarCreek 05:15 PM 02-02-2013
I love this thread!

That I grew up very poor and abused.

I adore my wine

I love my sons and could never envision having a daughter.

I also would loooove a boob job!
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daycarediva 05:36 PM 02-02-2013
Thank you for the kind words. I also treasure things more because of DS's struggles.

This thread is cute

LOL @ Boob job!
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Patches 09:39 PM 02-02-2013
Originally Posted by Starburst:

Another confession.... I want more tattoos and piercings but I know that I souldn't (well if I lose weight maybe a belly button ring )
I have one tattoo on my leg and it's fairly large so if they don't know I have it yet, they will come spring/summer. I really want more tattoos and I miss my piercings that I are closed up
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hope 11:36 PM 02-02-2013
I stay up in the middle of the night obssesing & planning fun activities for their children the next day.

I then wake up exhausted waking up only 15 minutes before kids are dropped off.

At pick up I bite my tongue as you sit on my couch & chat instead of going home.

I know you found me on Facebook. How else would you know my maiden name?

It is so hard to hear you complain about your child's cold or runny nose while my husband goes through cancer treatment.
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LoraJenkins 12:45 PM 02-03-2013
That I am Pagan/Wiccan. Never felt a need to discuss my personal religious beliefs with clients and never will.

I LOVE wine and drink a bottle every Friday night AND Saturday night....plus 1 during the week if it has been one of those days.

I had my first child 11 days after I turned 15, my second 4 days after I turned 18 and raised them as a single mother until I was 21 and moved in with my now Husband.
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Former Teacher 02:10 PM 02-03-2013
Wow-this thread is difficult for me to read but its time to air somethings.....

*That I was molested as a young girl. No one knew until last year-over 30 years later*

*Several times I have thought about suicide. Not that I would actually do it but thought has been there. There are 2 things that ALWAYS stop me from thinking of it. One: my mother who is the love of my life (apart from DH ) and the thought...what happens if I don't succeed and I just hurt myself?

*I smoked cigarettes for 2 weeks when I was 13 years old. Once my mother found out, the thrill was gone.

* I want to literally slap women who are pregnant and they complain about morning sickness etc. There are women, like me, who would sell their SOUL to be in their position.

I am sure there are more things I can say but I am having a brain fart
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Sunshine74 02:16 PM 02-03-2013
I am an avid reader. I would read all day if I could and am always in the middle of at least one or two books.

I am extremely shy, it is very hard for me to talk to the parents (but not the kids).

I would love to have children of my own. It breaks my heart to see how some parents treat/complain about their children.

I am a huge sports fan. Mostly lacrosse and hockey.

I met my husband on the internet. We've been together for almost 8 years and married for almost 5.
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Fruitloops1 07:04 PM 02-03-2013
*when I started doing daycare, I had NO flipping clue what I was doing(cant have kids and only baby-sat a handful of times) and I was terrified
*MY husband is just my fiance and I am not quite sure when we will get married.
*Doing daycare was my fiance's idea and it never even dawned on me that its something that is done in a home up until a year and a half ago
*I drink wine most evenings and if its been one of those days then its whiskey.
*I only have one kidney
*Doing daycare helps fill a void that I have from not being able to have my own children.
*I want a tattoo or a few
* That for 4 years I had no contact with my parents or siblings(their choice)
*I was touched inappropriately by my brother when I was very young and I forgave him and still talk to him to this day.

WHEW
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Play Care 03:19 AM 02-04-2013
I actually enjoy DC, but like others if I won the lottery I would be done. But that would be the case no matter where I worked (and I assume many of my dc parents would do the same...). I would fill my time with volunteering (especially in my kids class rooms), travel, etc.

I am also an introvert and love not having to go to an office every day.

I do not enjoy school aged care, at. all. And will be phasing this out in the next year or so.

I love to read. I read well over one hundred books last year (I'm on Goodreads so that's how I know )
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Lianne 04:37 AM 02-04-2013
Originally Posted by Play Care:
I actually enjoy DC, but like others if I won the lottery I would be done. But that would be the case no matter where I worked (and I assume many of my dc parents would do the same...). I would fill my time with volunteering (especially in my kids class rooms), travel, etc.

I am also an introvert and love not having to go to an office every day.

I do not enjoy school aged care, at. all. And will be phasing this out in the next year or so.

I love to read. I read well over one hundred books last year (I'm on Goodreads so that's how I know )
What's goodreads? Does it track what books you've read?
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bunnyslippers 05:48 AM 02-04-2013
Hmmm, what don't they know...

* I was a cheerleader, prom and homecoming queen in high school
* I have severe body dysmorphia, and struggle with confidence and self-esteem since gaining a ton of weight from steroids
* I suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and it impacts me every day
* I love children, and I am a fabulous teacher, but I can't wait to close my daycare down forever in a few months
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