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Blackcat31 08:20 AM 08-10-2016
Originally Posted by Lil_Diddle:
that's why set hours are great, it helps us to have a life and schedule things. I had one once, that I was closed for the day and made arrangements with mom to find alternate care. 7am there's knocking on the door. The parent's sent the kids to grandma and did not tell grandma I was closed for the day. I felt bad saying no to grandma, who had to go to work. Wondering if they were hoping that I wouldn't say no to grandma or that grandma would just eventually keep them.
Just in case you might be waiting for a reply, the poster you quoted posted that in October of 2011.
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Lil_Diddle 11:16 AM 08-10-2016
I had the same issue with my 2nd child as well, only they were three weeks apart. The other baby DEMANDED attention and wanted held all the time. Fortunately I was able to hire someone part time to just help a few of those busy hours. It was great and well worth the hit to the budget for those first few months. after 9 months when they were a little more mobile I went back to being on my own.
Originally Posted by Toni's Tots:
I am having one of those days, I am new to the whole daycare thing. I love kids which is why I decided to do this after my second son was born. I am having an issue however because I have my own three month old plus another 3 month old (they are only 1 day apart) that I am watching...the other baby wants to be held ALL THE TIME but I just don't have time to hold him that much plus I don't think it's really fair to my little guy since I don't hold him as much....what should I do!?

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Baby Beluga 08:36 AM 08-11-2016
3 years old poops in her pull up every.single.morning.

It is the smelliest, messiest poop ever.

I am so tired of changing her pull up. If you can TELL me you have pooped in your pull up, pooping IN the potty shouldn't be that hard.
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Annalee 10:22 AM 08-11-2016
From a church friend: "I need daycare recommendations. I want a daycare that has excellent security policies, doors locked, cameras, etc., also a daycare that will rock xxxx if he needs to go to sleep and one that won't just let xxxx sit there and bawl." I typed it just like she sent it excluding his name. I am NOT responding back to her! .
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NillaWafers 10:24 AM 08-11-2016
Originally Posted by Annalee:
From a church friend: "I need daycare recommendations. I want a daycare that has excellent security policies, doors locked, cameras, etc., also a daycare that will rock xxxx if he needs to go to sleep and one that won't just let xxxx sit there and bawl." I typed it just like she sent it excluding his name. I am NOT responding back to her! .
Uhh has she heard of a nanny? Cus that's what she wants lol.
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Blackcat31 10:27 AM 08-11-2016
Originally Posted by Annalee:
From a church friend: "I need daycare recommendations. I want a daycare that has excellent security policies, doors locked, cameras, etc., also a daycare that will rock xxxx if he needs to go to sleep and one that won't just let xxxx sit there and bawl." I typed it just like she sent it excluding his name. I am NOT responding back to her! .
Type back:

N A N N Y
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Annalee 10:28 AM 08-11-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Type back:

N A N N Y
Either that or "here's your sign".

I am old so I worry about the younger crew not knowing about the old "here's your sign" song to know what I mean.
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Second Home 12:28 PM 08-11-2016
I walk into the room after getting snacks ready and the poop smell hits me . I only have 2 dck a 7yr old and an 8 yr old .

I ask who needs to go to the bathroom and the 7 yr old looks down and says she pooped in her pants .

I send her into the bathroom to clean up and change then ask her why she pooped and not go to the bathroom . I get the standard " I don't know" .

At pick up I let the g-mom know what happened and dcg tells her the reason was because I would get mad at her for asking to use the bathroom . So I ask her when I ever got mad at her for asking to use the bathroom she said never and remind her that she had asked to use the bathroom withing 20 minutes telling me she pooped .

Dcg then says she does not want to stand on my icky dirty floor and starts jumping around . I ignore her until the g-mom says " oh dcg she is ignoring you " all sad like I should have replied to dcg .

I then do reply with "well this is not the dirty icky floor , that would be the bathroom floor where you put your dirty underwear and got poop all over my floor instead of putting your clothes in the bag I gave you " .

G-mom's face dropped .
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MunchkinWrangler 12:30 PM 08-11-2016
Originally Posted by Baby Beluga:
3 years old poops in her pull up every.single.morning.

It is the smelliest, messiest poop ever.

I am so tired of changing her pull up. If you can TELL me you have pooped in your pull up, pooping IN the potty shouldn't be that hard.
Ugh, I feel your pain. Every. Single. Day. God forbid I call it a diaper too!
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MunchkinWrangler 07:18 PM 08-11-2016
Well, second term in a week and a half. What gives?!? One termed before I could regarding my illness policy. Mom is in the medical field (fresh out of school, mind you) and thinks it's too strict. I am so happy licensing backed me up and even said that the HFM that I was excluding for was more than warranted and mom should be ashamed and know better to argue that. With all the horror stories about licensing lately, I have to truly say that my licensor was building me up and definitely calmed me down and made me feel better.

The second term I just got today. They were on a waiting list, unbeknownst to me of course, for a center and they got a call. They want their 18 MONTH OLD in a more academic environment. They also mentioned more kids and more adult interaction.
I start my preschool (supplementary, of course) program at 3 years old and sometimes I think that is too young.

Now, I am scrambling to fill 2 spots. Wish me luck, I have 2 interviews and currently going down the rabbit hole of crazy emails and inquiries.

I just need to take a deep breath. I will not let this ruin my trip this weekend with my ds. I am trying very hard to take the emotion out of it. The first term I was actively looking to replace anyway so I had a headstart but this one caught me by complete surprise.
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valleygirl 05:46 PM 08-12-2016
I have a 2 1/2 year old in my group who is an absolute terror. Her parents let her get her own way about everything. She already knows that if she whines or makes a fuss her parents won't make her eat anything she doesn't want to eat, and so lunch time at daycare with her is an absolute nightmare. In fact, all day long with her is nightmare. "No, don't want that." "No, don't want to." "Why?" "What now?" All in the most God awful whining voice. Now all the other children are starting to whine too, and it's driving me nuts. I asked her dad how they get her to sleep at night and nap time on weekends, and they still give her a bottle!!! For heaven's sake! This kid is not getting proper nutrition, as I can't have her eat nothing all day long, so I end up letting her eat her sugary snacks and sweet yogurt and crackers. She won't even eat cheese! She is already obese and so heavy I can barely pick her up. At nap time she runs around so none of the other children can fall asleep.

All the other staff think she is so cute, but my God, she is sorely trying my patience. She runs out of the room and down the hallway of the daycare centre 20 times a day, and I have to go chase her down while she laughs and thinks it's all a big joke. I'm terrified one day she will run away from the rest of the group into the parking lot while I am taking them to the playground, or worse yet, run into the street when we are all walking to the playground at the school nearby.
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KiddieCahoots 06:06 PM 08-12-2016
Did you ever see Harry Potter and the family he lives with.....the Dursley's? I can't help but think this when I read this post.
If you feed it, it will flourish.....but the key is how you feed it.
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valleygirl 07:00 PM 08-12-2016
I've never had much interest in Harry Potter, but I am glad I won't be working at that centre for much longer, as I will be starting my practicum in September. I am absolutely at my wits end. None of my courses so far have taught us how to deal with situations like this. These parents are creating a little monster. If she were my kid, I wouldn't have let this begin in the first place. I was raised so differently. By the time I was 2 I was expected to eat my green beans just like everyone else. We didn't have money for extras and my parents made sure I ate a healthy diet. We didn't eat things like Kraft Dinner, ever, or candy every day. In a perfect world I would have my own daycare centre and provide all the meals and snacks, and if the parents packed sugary snacks or potato chips I wouldn't give them to the kids.
Originally Posted by KiddieCahoots:
Did you ever see Harry Potter and the family he lives with.....the Dursley's? I can't help but think this when I read this post.
If you feed it, it will flourish.....but the key is how you feed it.

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KiddieCahoots 07:30 PM 08-12-2016
A very wise woman once told me in so many words, that we need to adapt to the times and new issues this business brings.
And it's true!
You need to find a way to learn and adjust to what is happening with the children and parents in our time to work with it.
Working in a center has it's limitations due to political diplomacy.
Working in a home child care has it's limitations to pay need.
Either way, learning the new ways of how parents are parenting is a challenge.
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Miss A 06:24 AM 08-15-2016
DCD worked away from home all weekend, and is now 20 minutes past usual drop-off time. I am thinking he is keeping DCBaby home like he usually does after a weekend away, but I have not officially been notified. I have had to use the bathroom for 30 minutes, and can no longer hold it. Sorry DCD, if you show up now you are going to be waiting on me, as I waited on you!
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Annalee 06:32 AM 08-15-2016
Originally Posted by KiddieCahoots:
A very wise woman once told me in so many words, that we need to adapt to the times and new issues this business brings.
And it's true!
You need to find a way to learn and adjust to what is happening with the children and parents in our time to work with it.
Working in a center has it's limitations due to political diplomacy.
Working in a home child care has it's limitations to pay need.
Either way, learning the new ways of how parents are parenting is a challenge.
Not sure how far I want to go to accommodate the parenting-style today... Completed an interview last week....I have a 3-step process.....ended with client giving me a check for first week of care.....text me and pulled out knowing she would lose the money.....told me her 4 yr old had told her she did not want to stay here No money is worth dealing with what some of these clients bring.... NOTHING surprises me anymore!
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Play Care 12:57 PM 08-15-2016
Interview supposed to be here any minute. Blech.
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daycarediva 01:32 PM 08-15-2016
Originally Posted by Play Care:
Interview supposed to be here any minute. Blech.
GOOD LUCK! Fingers crossed for a golden family!
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Play Care 01:39 PM 08-15-2016
Holy Moly she was ADORABLE!! I only have a PT spot though.
Darn NYS and their 2 under 2 rule!
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MunchkinWrangler 07:48 AM 08-16-2016
Yay, trying to fill 2 spots!!!!

I respond to an email saying my hours are 7:30 to 5:00.

The response: pickup at 4:30 to 5:30

Me: ??? I close at 5:00, NO MATTER WHAT!!!! (not actual response, written more professional but I was thinking it.)

The response: okay,thanks.

Why do they think that pickup is whenever they want not when my business is open.

Also, I had another interested person but she kept wanting to schedule her interview even when I said I wasn't available, even suggesting BEFORE I open. I said, not, so nicely this time, that, not only do I have to get ready for the day but that I have my own child to get ready also and that would be inappropriate. On nights that I said I was unavailable she kept pushing for ANYTIME in the evening. She is still bugging me and I haven't responded because it is definitely a red flag to me for this type of behavior and we haven't even met yet!!

I hate interviewing, it eats up so much of my personal time.
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Leigh 06:04 PM 08-16-2016
Don't wait until 10 weeks before your due date to inform your daycare that you're expecting! ARRRGH. Now, I am going to have to replace her other 2 children when Mom has to move them to a new daycare (IF she can find one-there is a SERIOUS shortage of infant spaces in my town) because I just filled an infant space for a child due just a few weeks after DCM. DCM, by the way, just started to show about 2 weeks ago, but I wasn't going to bring it up, since I KNEW that I couldn't take the baby.
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Blackcat31 07:02 PM 08-16-2016
Originally Posted by MunchkinWrangler:
Yay, trying to fill 2 spots!!!!

I respond to an email saying my hours are 7:30 to 5:00.

The response: pickup at 4:30 to 5:30

Me: ??? I close at 5:00, NO MATTER WHAT!!!! (not actual response, written more professional but I was thinking it.)

The response: okay,thanks.

Why do they think that pickup is whenever they want not when my business is open.

Also, I had another interested person but she kept wanting to schedule her interview even when I said I wasn't available, even suggesting BEFORE I open. I said, not, so nicely this time, that, not only do I have to get ready for the day but that I have my own child to get ready also and that would be inappropriate. On nights that I said I was unavailable she kept pushing for ANYTIME in the evening. She is still bugging me and I haven't responded because it is definitely a red flag to me for this type of behavior and we haven't even met yet!!

I hate interviewing, it eats up so much of my personal time.
Aw, that sucks!

I adopted a policy of telling potential client's "I have these times available for interviews. Which time works for you?"

I offer Mondays or Fridays only and have 4 different times available. If a parent can't make it any of those times, I am just not the right fit.

Of course you'll always get one that says a time/day that wasn't an option so you have to re-direct; "I'm sorry, I have only these times available interviews. Will any of them work for you?"

It's another way to take the reins right from tne beginning, helps keep me less stressed about trying to fit interviewing into my schedule and honestly just simplifies the whole process.
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Blackcat31 07:12 PM 08-16-2016
Originally Posted by Leigh:
Don't wait until 10 weeks before your due date to inform your daycare that you're expecting! ARRRGH. Now, I am going to have to replace her other 2 children when Mom has to move them to a new daycare (IF she can find one-there is a SERIOUS shortage of infant spaces in my town) because I just filled an infant space for a child due just a few weeks after DCM. DCM, by the way, just started to show about 2 weeks ago, but I wasn't going to bring it up, since I KNEW that I couldn't take the baby.
Parents are as puzzling as America's fascination with the Kardashian's

Do you think she may have just assumed you knew and was automatically taking the baby since you have the other children? I've had that happen before..

Maybe she plans on staying home after baby.. 3 is alot of kids to pay daycare for.... and didn't want to tell you too soon?

Just trying to find the logic...
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Leigh 08:40 PM 08-16-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Parents are as puzzling as America's fascination with the Kardashian's

Do you think she may have just assumed you knew and was automatically taking the baby since you have the other children? I've had that happen before..

Maybe she plans on staying home after baby.. 3 is alot of kids to pay daycare for.... and didn't want to tell you too soon?

Just trying to find the logic...
She asked me today if I knew that she was pregnant. I told her that I figured it out about 2 weeks ago. Then she asked if I could take the baby. Staying home isn't an option-she's a single mom who gets zero child support (and likely won't EVER get it). It seems that moms who work actually do worse than moms who don't, but she's going to keep working. She works 6 days a week, including some doubles to take care of her kids. Her mom helps her pay for daycare-she's waiting and hoping that childcare assistance will help her out, but she's been turned down before, even though she is dead broke.
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MunchkinWrangler 07:37 AM 08-17-2016
Originally Posted by Leigh:
She asked me today if I knew that she was pregnant. I told her that I figured it out about 2 weeks ago. Then she asked if I could take the baby. Staying home isn't an option-she's a single mom who gets zero child support (and likely won't EVER get it). It seems that moms who work actually do worse than moms who don't, but she's going to keep working. She works 6 days a week, including some doubles to take care of her kids. Her mom helps her pay for daycare-she's waiting and hoping that childcare assistance will help her out, but she's been turned down before, even though she is dead broke.
I know the struggles of a single mom. This is really harsh but she shouldn't be having another child if she can't afford the 2 she has.

It just makes me wonder why you would put yourself in a worse situation.

Family is always saying how my DS needs a sibling. I balk at them, I am a single mom without help. That would be the smartest decision ever right!?!!!????!
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Leigh 08:19 AM 08-17-2016
Originally Posted by MunchkinWrangler:
I know the struggles of a single mom. This is really harsh but she shouldn't be having another child if she can't afford the 2 she has.

It just makes me wonder why you would put yourself in a worse situation.

Family is always saying how my DS needs a sibling. I balk at them, I am a single mom without help. That would be the smartest decision ever right!?!!!????!
I agree with you. Dad flaked off about 5 months ago, he's back for a while, but he'll be gone permanently soon. I know that this one wasn't planned, but still-birth control his highly effective! She's lucky to have her mom to help with childcare and covering the bills-most don't have that.
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daycarediva 09:18 AM 08-17-2016
Originally Posted by Leigh:
I agree with you. Dad flaked off about 5 months ago, he's back for a while, but he'll be gone permanently soon. I know that this one wasn't planned, but still-birth control his highly effective! She's lucky to have her mom to help with childcare and covering the bills-most don't have that.
Birth control is not highly effective for everyone. I have had four kids.

pill
patch
depo
paraguard (copper) iud perfectly in place

I even had a miscarriage after my tubal ligation.

I am also supposed to have difficulty getting pregnant at all (PCOS).
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EntropyControlSpecialist 10:39 AM 08-17-2016
PAY YOUR BILLS PEOPLE. ALL OF THEM TO EVERYONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOU OWE $ TO!!!


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Miss A 10:45 AM 08-17-2016
Originally Posted by Leigh:
I agree with you. Dad flaked off about 5 months ago, he's back for a while, but he'll be gone permanently soon. I know that this one wasn't planned, but still-birth control his highly effective! She's lucky to have her mom to help with childcare and covering the bills-most don't have that.
Birth control is not highly effective! I am currently 34 weeks pregnant with a birth control fail baby.
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MunchkinWrangler 11:13 AM 08-17-2016
I will have to say that the most effective birth control is....

Drumroll.....

ABSTINANCE!!!!!

LOL, it is true though. If you don't want more kids/can't afford them that is the best way to not get pregnant.

I can't comment on people with marriages to uphold. Don't drink the water!!!
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Controlled Chaos 11:29 AM 08-17-2016
Originally Posted by MunchkinWrangler:
I will have to say that the most effective birth control is....

Drumroll.....

ABSTINANCE!!!!!

LOL, it is true though. If you don't want more kids/can't afford them that is the best way to not get pregnant.

I can't comment on people with marriages to uphold. Don't drink the water!!!
Yea, abstinense wouldn't work for my marriage
But my husband just got the all clear from his doctor after his SECOND vasectomy
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MunchkinWrangler 11:42 AM 08-17-2016
Originally Posted by Controlled Chaos:
Yea, abstinense wouldn't work for my marriage
But my husband just got the all clear from his doctor after his SECOND vasectomy
OH gosh!!! LOL!

Life always finds a way!
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Mike 12:09 PM 08-17-2016
God made Mary pregnant, so if he wants someone to have a child, even if they don't want one, they will have one.

On a more serious note, I know 3 people who have 4 or more kids and can't afford them. In all 3 cases, they've been with multiple guys and keep thinking "he's the right one". Once they're pregnant, the guy leaves.
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MunchkinWrangler 12:23 PM 08-17-2016
Originally Posted by Mike:
God made Mary pregnant, so if he wants someone to have a child, even if they don't want one, they will have one.

On a more serious note, I know 3 people who have 4 or more kids and can't afford them. In all 3 cases, they've been with multiple guys and keep thinking "he's the right one". Once they're pregnant, the guy leaves.
Right?!

And I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum where I was in a 14 year relationship and after having ds, things fizzled and fell apart. I'm on the roller coaster of dad not being responsible, not helping financially, but I will not deny him being able to see or parent ds. It's not my ds's fault mom and dad didn't work out and every child needs their parents. We are still a family but a broken one.

But....I refuse to have another child. I already 100% support my ds and myself financially while going to school. It just wouldn't be a smart choice.
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Leigh 02:00 PM 08-17-2016
Guess how many kids I've had get splinters at daycare? ONE. Guess how many times? I have lost count!

I just removed another splinter from the same kid's hand. The same kid who rubs his hands on my windows, on my walls, on the furniture, on every.single.thing he can, can't stop rubbing his hands on the deck and the (almost new) playset. Both are in good condition. I can't find a spot on either that would cause concern. I understand that he has some sort of neeeeeeeed to run his hands all over everything, but if multiple splinters don't stop him from doing it, will anything? He gets them at home a lot, too. This child is 4 years old, and I have some concerns about his cognitive abilities anyway, but does anyone think that anything I do to work with him to stop this would even help?
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Unregistered 10:39 AM 08-19-2016
Operated my HDC for 11 years. 10 years in OK and 1 in CA.
Prior I taught Kinder in PS. It's been a blessing to be able to raise my own children (4) while earn a good income. My youngest Daughter is 6 and in 1st grade now! I loved DHS in OK and how organized the system was. The families and children were appreciative and respectful as well.
Relocating to CA after 10 years away was an adjustment. After -1- year in CA licensed through CCC I'm burnt out on rude, self serving, entitled, petty , vindictive parents! My experience with CCC has been interesting. Seems that regulations are left to the interpretation of each analyst. This leaves too much room for personal bias opinion. Analyst are in theory like "police" and should have very specific guidelines to follow. Can a cop a site you because of his/her personal beliefs or thought on any particular day? I'm well educated and have no problem debating with CCC analyst. I believe they are accustom to HDC providers being passive. I've learned that in CA you must have an open copy of title 22 whenever an analyst visits. This is in case you need to look up a "regulation" they have chose to create. It's ridiculous. I was told last visit in order for my husband (who lives at HDC and is obvious cleared) to help he must have CPR. Title 22 says one provider present. We have 6 kids. I don't need him helping but it's nice! They said he should even get the kids drinks! I had to LOL at this. Analyst have said I'm very black and white! Ummm yeah...it's why laws are written in a particular way that closes gaps that lead to personal interpretation and human error!
I would return to teaching but no way in CA. Applying for positions within foster care because I feel passionate about helping. I completely believe after one year in CA....operating a HDC is a liability. The higher income a HDC provider earns...the more you can expect issues. I've had many families leave w/o notice or payment after attempting to enforce my policies or CCC regs. I've never actually had a parent complian directly to me! LOL...always anonymously through CCC. Resulting in inconclusive findings after each investigation. Makes me sad to have anything on my record even when I know the claims were BS. I understand the CCC appeal process. I am a mom of 4, work 6a-6p daily with 6 toddlers, then clean and care for family after hours! The time and effort an appeal would take is not something I'm interested in...CCC counts on that with FDH.
It's a rough job for very little monetary return but tons of stress and emotional backlash from nutty clients! The children are always my main concern! Love working with them! It's the parents that make me question my belief in the good of humans! It's difficult to open your home and family up to potential hurt voluntarily! I can feel that I'm done! When I can roll my eyes at a DCP crazy request w/o flinching...its probably last time! LOL
In over a decade of providing care for well over 100 families there were amazing moments with amazing families who I shared my life with but honestly those were the exception. I will be sad to see my few sane clients go but Lord knows the nutty buddy's will feel the door on their behinds....including CCC analyst! Lol
Blessing to all wonderful, underappreciated HDC providers who put their heart, soul, love and time into someone else's children! It takes a pure heart full of kindness to touch each little life positively!
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Miss A 02:03 PM 08-22-2016
Can it just be 5 o'clock now? Please? Had a regular 35 week OB appointment this AM, so my mom came and subbed for me. Due to a normal pregnancy discomfort being thrombosed, I had to have a minor outpatient procedure that involved local anesthetic and a scalpel that I was not planning to have. I am highly uncomfortable and ready to have my house back. My mom is such a gem and stayed until all were down for afternoon nap, and all are still sleeping, so I am able to be miserable without them seeing me, but I am ready to be openly miserable and cry in my bed until my fiance can come home and take care of me.

I will say though, not a single baby has cried today. They have all been so happy, all smiles and laughs, playing so well with one another. If they could be this happy every day my life would be all sunshine and rainbows.
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Pestle 02:30 PM 08-22-2016
Bloody tampon applicator in the diaper bag today.

I'm going for a walk. Right now. Goodbye.
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Miss A 02:33 PM 08-22-2016
Originally Posted by Pestle:
Bloody tampon applicator in the diaper bag today.

I'm going for a walk. Right now. Goodbye.
Parents are so disgusting some times! I once had a mom's blood soaked undies in a diaper bag once, mixed in with their baby's "clean" extra clothes. It was awful.
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Controlled Chaos 02:37 PM 08-22-2016
Originally Posted by Pestle:
Bloody tampon applicator in the diaper bag today.

I'm going for a walk. Right now. Goodbye.


EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

haha I'm so sorry - so gross and I can totally see me doing that by accident
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Silly Songs 03:26 PM 08-22-2016
Ugh hope you didn't touch it !
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Pestle 05:29 PM 08-22-2016
I rage-bought cookies on my walk. And ate them ALL.
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Blackcat31 06:04 PM 08-22-2016
Originally Posted by Pestle:
I rage-bought cookies on my walk. And ate them ALL.

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LysesKids 06:22 PM 08-22-2016
Originally Posted by Pestle:
Bloody tampon applicator in the diaper bag today.

I'm going for a walk. Right now. Goodbye.
and this is part of why I am grateful I don't allow diaper bags to come into the house... I have it as a written policy
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Mike 08:04 PM 08-22-2016
We had another discussion a while back about things that were found in diaper bags. For that reason, and the above 2, I think I will do like many others here and not allow diaper bags.
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Baby Beluga 08:16 AM 08-23-2016
Originally Posted by Mike:
We had another discussion a while back about things that were found in diaper bags. For that reason, and the above 2, I think I will do like many others here and not allow diaper bags.
No diaper bags here either. I worry too much about the possibility of bugs.

The last center I worked at we had a a parent accidentally leave weed in their preschoolers backpack. That was an interesting phone call...
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Mike 02:26 PM 08-23-2016
Originally Posted by Baby Beluga:
No diaper bags here either. I worry too much about the possibility of bugs.
That was mostly what was in the other thread.

Originally Posted by Baby Beluga:
The last center I worked at we had a a parent accidentally leave weed in their preschoolers backpack. That was an interesting phone call...
I'll bet. If I ever came across that, I'd be making a call too.
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Heart12 09:51 AM 08-24-2016
Everybody is asleep (even SA!!) EXCEPT the 8mo old that is currently being very loud BECAUSE DCM decided to drop off 2hrs early today. With a 20min. warning At first, I was really sad to see this family go next week, (moving) but DCM has really been taking advantage of me lately & Im sick of it. She told me for MONTHS that DCB last day was the last day of August, & after I already told the new family they could start on Sept. 1st, she then said she was finishing out the week. Fine. I apologized to the other family & felt like I made myself look unprofessional. THEN last week she said she needed care through December! & seemed mad when I told her that its too late, I already filled the spot. After next week I will have all new families & Ive already started to enforce my rules with them & have very clearly set my boundaries!
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Heart12 09:53 AM 08-24-2016
Originally Posted by Pestle:
Bloody tampon applicator in the diaper bag today.

I'm going for a walk. Right now. Goodbye.
OH NO! I thought I was having a bad day
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Play Care 10:38 AM 08-24-2016
Originally Posted by Heart12:
She told me for MONTHS that DCB last day was the last day of August, & after I already told the new family they could start on Sept. 1st, she then said she was finishing out the week. Fine. I apologized to the other family & felt like I made myself look unprofessional. THEN last week she said she needed care through December! & seemed mad when I told her that its too late, I already filled the spot. After next week I will have all new families & Ive already started to enforce my rules with them & have very clearly set my boundaries!
Wasn't that the best being able to say NO.
In my policy notice must be in writing with a set end date. There is no care after that date, and no "take backs." I wouldn't have allowed them to stay past the time they first gave
Good Luck with your new families!
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Leigh 12:04 PM 08-24-2016
School starts tomorrow. Looks like EVERYONE got new shoes whether they were heading off to school tomorrow or not. FOUR kids show up today with new shoes with laces. My contract clearly states (and I stress this to parents, too) that I do NOT allow shoes with laces unless the child can tie their own shoes. I've been tying shoes all.day.long. I finally quit and told the kids to go barefoot outside because I am done tying shoes. I hope that I don't shriek when I reiterate to parents that they can NOT wear those freaking time wasters here!
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Leigh 01:54 PM 08-24-2016
Really? A drop-in mom sent me a text asking me to take her 2 kids (both under 2) on Labor Day. She was surprised that I was closed (as is her regular provider). She and her husband BOTH have the day off...what is so bad about spending a holiday with your kids?

This day has been just one surprise after another. Maybe I'm too judgemental, but I've seen some of the biggest parenting fails of my life today. This has to be the 9th thing today that's made me reconsider my career, and NONE of those things have anything to do with the children.
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Kimskiddos 02:49 PM 08-24-2016
Just a minor annoyance that I feel the need to vent over.

My one high maintenance Dcm shows up to pick up her kid. She likes to put on a little show about how good a mommy she is every day and that all by itself gets annoying. She is always trying to engage the other kids and I am constantly redirecting them. While she is putting on her show I see another Dcd pull up in the driveway (I know he will be in a hurry to get his other kid at school.)

I ask dcb to quickly pick up his blocks because dad will be in a hurry. This lady stands there in the way and tries to talk with the kid while I'm trying to get him to pick up. Dad walks in and asks him to hurry and then ding-a-ling dcm tells dcb what a great job he's doing picking up (He was actually piddling a bit!). Plus I dislike over praising kids for doing things they should be doing! Then she insists he stops and give her a high 5 before she leaves!

It took everything in my to not apologize for the woman to this Dcd. Her I'm such good mommy show is getting old!

Sorry for the rambling just feeling annoyed!
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Rockgirl 03:10 PM 08-24-2016
Originally Posted by Kimskiddos:
Just a minor annoyance that I feel the need to vent over.

My one high maintenance Dcm shows up to pick up her kid. She likes to put on a little show about how good a mommy she is every day and that all by itself gets annoying. She is always trying to engage the other kids and I am constantly redirecting them. While she is putting on her show I see another Dcd pull up in the driveway (I know he will be in a hurry to get his other kid at school.)

I ask dcb to quickly pick up his blocks because dad will be in a hurry. This lady stands there in the way and tries to talk with the kid while I'm trying to get him to pick up. Dad walks in and asks him to hurry and then ding-a-ling dcm tells dcb what a great job he's doing picking up (He was actually piddling a bit!). Plus I dislike over praising kids for doing things they should be doing! Then she insists he stops and give her a high 5 before she leaves!

It took everything in my to not apologize for the woman to this Dcd. Her I'm such good mommy show is getting old!

Sorry for the rambling just feeling annoyed!
Exactly the kind of thing that makes me want to BARF!
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Josiegirl 03:22 PM 08-24-2016
Some of these dcps are severely underpaying me for the work and time their kids take to deal with.

School starts next week for 4 of them and I CANNOT WAIT.
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Mike 03:29 PM 08-24-2016
Originally Posted by Leigh:
Really? A drop-in mom sent me a text asking me to take her 2 kids (both under 2) on Labor Day. She was surprised that I was closed (as is her regular provider). She and her husband BOTH have the day off...what is so bad about spending a holiday with your kids?
That's so annoying when you know parents don't care if they have time with their kids.

From /88 to /97 I babysat for someone pretty much every evening and most weekends. The father would get home from work, they have supper, then the kids go to my place, or I go to theirs, so the parents can "have a night out". By the time they got back home, the kids were in bed. By the time the kids got up for school, the father was gone. I worked on renovations all day, went home, then babysat all evening. I didn't mind at all, but really would have liked to see the kids have a father. During school, even the mother only saw them for an hour in the morning and 2 hours after school. You'd think she'd want more time with them. They grew up being closer to me than their parents.

Originally Posted by Leigh:
This day has been just one surprise after another. Maybe I'm too judgemental, but I've seen some of the biggest parenting fails of my life today. This has to be the 9th thing today that's made me reconsider my career, and NONE of those things have anything to do with the children.
No surprise to me.
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Janiam 03:48 PM 08-25-2016
Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
Some of these dcps are severely underpaying me for the work and time their kids take to deal with.

School starts next week for 4 of them and I CANNOT WAIT.
I feel ya. I am counting down. Thought I had all the spots filled for the kids that are leaving but....one of the other kids informed me he is going to PK. Thanks DCM 😏
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EntropyControlSpecialist 11:31 AM 08-29-2016
I have my first cold in who knows how long. I feel just terrible. Can't tell by looking at me...just congested.

4 hours until closing and then one 30 minute interview and I'm done!
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lovemydaycare0912 11:07 AM 08-30-2016
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
I have my first cold in who knows how long. I feel just terrible. Can't tell by looking at me...just congested.

4 hours until closing and then one 30 minute interview and I'm done!
Hope you feel better!
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Pestle 05:51 PM 08-30-2016
My difficult child has been here for 11 weeks. Here are the behaviors he's cycled through so far:
Week 1: Mouthing everything
Weeks 2-5: Biting people
Weeks 6-7: Hair-pulling
Week 8: Shoving
Weeks 9-10: Gouging/slashing
Week 11 retrospective: Back to mouthing everything
And it's been a good month since I've had a serious inquiry in response to any of my ads.

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Josiegirl 03:59 AM 08-31-2016
Originally Posted by Pestle:
My difficult child has been here for 11 weeks. Here are the behaviors he's cycled through so far:
Week 1: Mouthing everything
Weeks 2-5: Biting people
Weeks 6-7: Hair-pulling
Week 8: Shoving
Weeks 9-10: Gouging/slashing
Week 11 retrospective: Back to mouthing everything
And it's been a good month since I've had a serious inquiry in response to any of my ads.
Aren't kids fun!!!! Gotta love 'em!
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Josiegirl 04:01 AM 08-31-2016
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
I have my first cold in who knows how long. I feel just terrible. Can't tell by looking at me...just congested.

4 hours until closing and then one 30 minute interview and I'm done!
Hope you feel better. Our first colds are cycling through dc. Fever, sore throats, gross noses, and a couple diarrhea kids. I'm living on echinaecia; not sure if it works but so far, so good(knock on wood!)
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Play Care 10:00 AM 08-31-2016
The 4 month old that started today is NOT bottle trained and I call BS on mom for saying that she is.
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Leigh 11:40 AM 08-31-2016
Originally Posted by Play Care:
The 4 month old that started today is NOT bottle trained and I call BS on mom for saying that she is.
It was BC or NannyDe who told me to make them feed the baby an entire bottle in front of me before letting them start daycare. Some of the BEST advice ever given!
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Play Care 11:44 AM 08-31-2016
Originally Posted by Leigh:
It was BC or NannyDe who told me to make them feed the baby an entire bottle in front of me before letting them start daycare. Some of the BEST advice ever given!
I will probably do that from now on. I've never had an issue before. Even the new baby yesterday sucked her bottle down.
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Miss A 04:41 AM 09-01-2016
9th month pregnancy insomnia has kept me awake since 1:45 this morning. I would say I need a nap, but sleep eludes me. I need lots of coffee, some Tylenol to kick this headache I've developed, and fingers crossed that my day goes smoothly, with my drop-in boy adhering to my schedule as well as he normally does.
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Play Care 05:55 AM 09-01-2016
I had a parent ask me if I put pictures of day care kids on my personal facebook page. I honestly hope I answered the question without scoffing at her

She's a teacher, does she put pictures of her students on her personal facebook page? Same thing.
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Controlled Chaos 07:48 AM 09-01-2016
Originally Posted by Play Care:
I had a parent ask me if I put pictures of day care kids on my personal facebook page. I honestly hope I answered the question without scoffing at her

She's a teacher, does she put pictures of her students on her personal facebook page? Same thing.
Honestly, I have dozens of teacher friends on FB and a handful of them DO put pics of their students on FB My DDs elementary school has a FB page and posts things occasionally, but I would not be ok with her teacher posting stuff on her personal page...i can see why she asked.

Boundaries people. Boundaries.
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daycarediva 09:07 AM 09-01-2016
Originally Posted by Controlled Chaos:
Honestly, I have dozens of teacher friends on FB and a handful of them DO put pics of their students on FB My DDs elementary school has a FB page and posts things occasionally, but I would not be ok with her teacher posting stuff on her personal page...i can see why she asked.

Boundaries people. Boundaries.
Yes, many of my teacher friends do, too.
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lovemydaycare0912 09:34 AM 09-01-2016
Had a great interview yesterday. Unfortunately it is only for drop in care. Ultimately they want full time but need evenings and weekends. She ended the visit with, "I love it here. If you ever do weekends, please let me know."

I will probably never do weekends but if their schedule ever changes, at least they know I'm here.

Ooops didn't realize this was the venting thread. lol
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Play Care 09:44 AM 09-01-2016
Originally Posted by Controlled Chaos:
Honestly, I have dozens of teacher friends on FB and a handful of them DO put pics of their students on FB My DDs elementary school has a FB page and posts things occasionally, but I would not be ok with her teacher posting stuff on her personal page...i can see why she asked.

Boundaries people. Boundaries.


None of the teachers I'm friends with do. I can't even imagine how any of them would think that's okay
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Rockgirl 12:28 PM 09-01-2016
8 month old has been waking up furious from her afternoon nap all week. I much prefer her previous happy baby sounds letting me know she's awake.
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Baby Beluga 06:26 AM 09-02-2016
Originally Posted by Play Care:


None of the teachers I'm friends with do. I can't even imagine how any of them would think that's okay
It is so common here, and honestly it makes me sick. I would be furious if my child's teacher did it. Here it is also common for teachers to give children rides to/from school and I have recently heard of teachers going over to parents houses for things like "taco Tuesday" I think I would have died if my teacher came to my house as child
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Boymom 09:02 AM 09-02-2016
Come on 3 day weekend!!! Hurry it up! Dcb3.5 just poked other dcb3 in the face and left a pretty big red spot ugh. Almost got him in the eye. I was standing right next to them, but it happened out of nowhere and so fast and couldn't stop it in time.... Lord give me strength! This dcb makes me want to start drinking and a lot of cuss words go through my head daily ha!
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Unregistered 10:58 AM 09-03-2016
Wow! One of my dcbs lost his first tooth. Mom posted that Tooth Fairy left $20 and a trip to Target for a new toy. Maybe it's me. But I think that's way crazy.
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Boymom 12:19 PM 09-03-2016
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Wow! One of my dcbs lost his first tooth. Mom posted that Tooth Fairy left $20 and a trip to Target for a new toy. Maybe it's me. But I think that's way crazy.
Dang! $20 AND a new toy?! I only got a quarter for a tooth!
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Mike 01:28 PM 09-03-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
Dang! $20 AND a new toy?! I only got a quarter for a tooth!
same here
Inflation I guess.
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Josiegirl 01:45 PM 09-03-2016
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Wow! One of my dcbs lost his first tooth. Mom posted that Tooth Fairy left $20 and a trip to Target for a new toy. Maybe it's me. But I think that's way crazy.
Ummmm, maybe I'll start knocking out a few of my teeth. Anybody wanna adopt me as their kid?

I was thrilled to find a shiny new dime under my pillow. The most I ever gave to any of my own kids was $1.00 per tooth and that was because she had to have every single one of her teeth pulled to get them out, except one. She was weird, what can I say, they just would not fall out on their own, no matter how much she tried.
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Unregistered 04:04 PM 09-03-2016
Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
Ummmm, maybe I'll start knocking out a few of my teeth. Anybody wanna adopt me as their kid?

I was thrilled to find a shiny new dime under my pillow. The most I ever gave to any of my own kids was $1.00 per tooth and that was because she had to have every single one of her teeth pulled to get them out, except one. She was weird, what can I say, they just would not fall out on their own, no matter how much she tried.
We got a dime too AND the Tooth Fairy would hide it!��
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lovemydaycare0912 06:04 PM 09-03-2016
I never got anything from the "tooth fairy". lol My mom never had us believe in Santa or anything like that. I think she maybe herself gave me $1 once or twice.
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LysesKids 05:45 PM 09-04-2016
Originally Posted by lovemydaycare0912:
I never got anything from the "tooth fairy". lol My mom never had us believe in Santa or anything like that. I think she maybe herself gave me $1 once or twice.
Wow, do I get something for a baby head butting me & knocking out the rest of my tooth (one that was halfway knocked out by anther child 3 years ago)? Yeah, daycare parents don't understand dental bills can be very high to fix a broken tooth... one that is totally destroyed - Yeah not getting replaced anytime soon due to no insurance
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lovemydaycare0912 04:19 AM 09-05-2016
Closed today yet my body still woke me up at 645am. Way to go internal clock.
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Play Care 06:45 PM 09-05-2016
I got to spend my day "off" cleaning.
And I'm furious.
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MyAngels 07:44 PM 09-05-2016
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Wow! One of my dcbs lost his first tooth. Mom posted that Tooth Fairy left $20 and a trip to Target for a new toy. Maybe it's me. But I think that's way crazy.
This reminded me of when my DS lost his first tooth (25 years ago, but still) - he was showing my FIL his loose tooth and of course it came out in grandpa's hand. My DS totally freaked out "grandpa pulled my tooth" . There was a crisp $20 bill under his pillow that night . Set quite the precedent in the family!
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Blackcat31 06:17 AM 09-06-2016
Originally Posted by Play Care:
I got to spend my day "off" cleaning.
And I'm furious.
Oh-oh...

Hoping today brings a better outlook.
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LysesKids 08:12 AM 09-06-2016
Originally Posted by Play Care:
I got to spend my day "off" cleaning.
And I'm furious.
Oh I got to do the cleaning, but I also treated myself with a pedicure for my birthday...I wasn't about to spend the whole day re-organizing lol. BTW, those of you that have a Zoe's Kitchen near you, their Shrimp Kabobs are to die for (my free birthday entree). Only one of my children called me which sort of made the day so so
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Pestle 09:38 AM 09-06-2016
Originally Posted by lovemydaycare0912:
I never got anything from the "tooth fairy". lol My mom never had us believe in Santa or anything like that. I think she maybe herself gave me $1 once or twice.
We didn't do Santa. We did the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny always slept in, then woke up and yelled "SHOOT!" while I was showering for church. I'd come out of the bathroom and find the basket at my bedroom door.

The Tooth Fairy would forget to visit for a few days in a row, and eventually I'd say, "I'm going to go take a quarter from your purse."

My poor, sweet, addle-brained mother!
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Josiegirl 02:44 PM 09-06-2016
Originally Posted by pestle:
we didn't do santa. We did the tooth fairy and the easter bunny. The easter bunny always slept in, then woke up and yelled "shoot!" while i was showering for church. I'd come out of the bathroom and find the basket at my bedroom door.

The tooth fairy would forget to visit for a few days in a row, and eventually i'd say, "i'm going to go take a quarter from your purse."

my poor, sweet, addle-brained mother!
lolol
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Controlled Chaos 02:05 PM 09-07-2016
Daycare is downstairs. DS (4) gets to go upstairs and play his leap pad upstairs and then I join him once dcks are asleep. Then we read, cuddle etc.

I get upstairs today - and there is dog...sick (not sure which end) EVERYWHERE. My puppy (not quite a year) is laying sadly by the back door. My son is standing on the living room carpet literally surrounded by mess. It smells terrible. I asked him if he noticed anything - my 2, 4 and 6 yo all know how to let the dog in and out if she paws at the back door. He admits it smelled "nasty" but didnt look up from his game to check He is only 4, and the dog not 100% his responsibility...but seriously dude?! So gross. I vomited while cleaning up the biggest pile...so gross. And I am no light weight. I eat lunch between the nastiest booty changes lol.
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Play Care 10:52 AM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Controlled Chaos:
Daycare is downstairs. DS (4) gets to go upstairs and play his leap pad upstairs and then I join him once dcks are asleep. Then we read, cuddle etc.

I get upstairs today - and there is dog...sick (not sure which end) EVERYWHERE. My puppy (not quite a year) is laying sadly by the back door. My son is standing on the living room carpet literally surrounded by mess. It smells terrible. I asked him if he noticed anything - my 2, 4 and 6 yo all know how to let the dog in and out if she paws at the back door. He admits it smelled "nasty" but didnt look up from his game to check He is only 4, and the dog not 100% his responsibility...but seriously dude?! So gross. I vomited while cleaning up the biggest pile...so gross. And I am no light weight. I eat lunch between the nastiest booty changes lol.
This is why I will stay strong and say no when my kids ask, yet again, for a pet.

Hope your day got better!
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Controlled Chaos 12:35 PM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Play Care:
This is why I will stay strong and say no when my kids ask, yet again, for a pet.

Hope your day got better!
haha "No" is a fabulous word! I was so sad when our previous dog died...I should have waited another few months before getting a puppy! I love her. I love dog. BUT I really didn't need another creature to keep alive around here
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Blackcat31 12:42 PM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Controlled Chaos:
Daycare is downstairs. DS (4) gets to go upstairs and play his leap pad upstairs and then I join him once dcks are asleep. Then we read, cuddle etc.

I get upstairs today - and there is dog...sick (not sure which end) EVERYWHERE. My puppy (not quite a year) is laying sadly by the back door. My son is standing on the living room carpet literally surrounded by mess. It smells terrible. I asked him if he noticed anything - my 2, 4 and 6 yo all know how to let the dog in and out if she paws at the back door. He admits it smelled "nasty" but didnt look up from his game to check He is only 4, and the dog not 100% his responsibility...but seriously dude?! So gross. I vomited while cleaning up the biggest pile...so gross. And I am no light weight. I eat lunch between the nastiest booty changes lol.
Aw, I hope pup is okay..

I have a dog (age 2) and two cats (age 4 and age 12 weeks old) and I couldn't imagine life without pets.

They are messy and cause their fair share of chaos around the house (both in and out) but I couldn't imagine life without them.

Last night I am sitting on my sofa, scrolling away on my i-Pad. I kept getting a pop up saying my battery is low. I had it plugged in so I wasn't sure why that message kept popping up. After clearing it for the 4th time, I look down and see why; the cord is just hanging there. The OTHER end is still plugged in but since "Captain Chaos" a.k.a the baby kitty (neither are his real name) chewed the cord... in half.

Wouldnt be so bad if it weren't the second one this week. I guess I will learn sooner or later.
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Miss A 01:04 PM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Aw, I hope pup is okay..

I have a dog (age 2) and two cats (age 4 and age 12 weeks old) and I couldn't imagine life without pets.

They are messy and cause their fair share of chaos around the house (both in and out) but I couldn't imagine life without them.

Last night I am sitting on my sofa, scrolling away on my i-Pad. I kept getting a pop up saying my battery is low. I had it plugged in so I wasn't sure why that message kept popping up. After clearing it for the 4th time, I look down and see why; the cord is just hanging there. The OTHER end is still plugged in but since "Captain Chaos" a.k.a the baby kitty (neither are his real name) chewed the cord... in half.

Wouldnt be so bad if it weren't the second one this week. I guess I will learn sooner or later.
I am so glad I am not the only one with naughty kitties! We have 7 outdoor barn cats that I am slightly obsessed with. Our oldest one has learned how to let herself, other 3 "big kitties", and the 3 baby kittens our of the walk in door of the barn whenever she feels like it. I looked out on the deck during lunch today and all 7 are lounging in the sun, while the babies are supposed to still be in the barn.
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Blackcat31 01:40 PM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Miss A:
I am so glad I am not the only one with naughty kitties! We have 7 outdoor barn cats that I am slightly obsessed with. Our oldest one has learned how to let herself, other 3 "big kitties", and the 3 baby kittens our of the walk in door of the barn whenever she feels like it. I looked out on the deck during lunch today and all 7 are lounging in the sun, while the babies are supposed to still be in the barn.
My DH keeps trying to "discipline" ours... I keep trying to tell him cats don't really care so they really aren't "discipline-able"...they just wait until they think you aren't looking and do it anyways.

If we had a barn, I would have more cats than I will openly admit. Might be why my DH has procrastinated on building that barn...never mind that we have 4 garages.
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Controlled Chaos 01:51 PM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
My DH keeps trying to "discipline" ours... I keep trying to tell him cats don't really care so they really aren't "discipline-able"...they just wait until they think you aren't looking and do it anyways.

If we had a barn, I would have more cats than I will openly admit. Might be why my DH has procrastinated on building that barn...never mind that we have 4 garages.
Haha yea, there is no Love and Logic for cats They just don't care!

I think puppy is ok. I have kept her outside all day. I think maybe she ate some plants that she shouldn't have. We have a big fence around the vegetable garden...but she ate that last week She hasn't eaten much today, I am calling the vet if she's not back to her normal self by tomorrow. Poor thing didn't want her walk this morning, just wanted snuggles

I keep telling myself, one more yea and then she will be 2 and will not be so destructive. She is my baby and I spoil her a bit, which probably doesn't help Her goal is to eat through the vacuum chord while I am using it...I'm terrified she will electrocute herself or me!
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Miss A 01:53 PM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
My DH keeps trying to "discipline" ours... I keep trying to tell him cats don't really care so they really aren't "discipline-able"...they just wait until they think you aren't looking and do it anyways.

If we had a barn, I would have more cats than I will openly admit. Might be why my DH has procrastinated on building that barn...never mind that we have 4 garages.
I am not ashamed to admit that if I could find a way to make a living, I would have a "Kitty Farm". Not to breed and sell cats, but because I am a stray kitty saver. I have an especially big heart when it comes to orange male tabby cats, and if they are chubby it is even better! Thank goodness for pets and they joy they bring to our lives!
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Blackcat31 02:16 PM 09-08-2016
Originally Posted by Miss A:
I am not ashamed to admit that if I could find a way to make a living, I would have a "Kitty Farm". Not to breed and sell cats, but because I am a stray kitty saver. I have an especially big heart when it comes to orange male tabby cats, and if they are chubby it is even better! Thank goodness for pets and they joy they bring to our lives!
My profile picture is my newest... he's orange and slightly chubby but he's completely crazy!
His name is Hammie (from Baby Blues comic strip)

My other kitty is a gray tortoise shell and has a "backwards" tail. It points backwards over her body...reminds me of a handle. She taps herself on the top of her head with it. There is a name for her type/breed but I can't remember what it is.

All my kitties have been shelter adoptions.

I would partner with you in a heartbeat if it paid the bills!
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Josiegirl 03:19 PM 09-08-2016
Our cat favored my dds' headphones at the time. He must've eaten half a dozen before it dawned on the girls to put them away. Lol

I've got 2 dogs, both around 4 yo. They used to be notorious for chewing anything. One of them is mostly choc. lab and about once a week I still catch her sneaking a stuffed animal out of the playroom to chew it's eyes out.

I do hope your pup gets better soon!!
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childcaremom 07:56 AM 09-09-2016
Transitioning 2 littles whose parents were not honest about schedules until the night before care started.

We'll get there but man it's been a week.
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Play Care 09:31 AM 09-09-2016
DCM telling me 4 month old baby fell asleep earlier than usual in a tone implying I could have done something differently.

She's an infant. They do what they do.

Thankfully the parents of the two other infants are super chill.
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