Morning Chat

[Annalee]

Dcm told me at drop off that dcg3 told her ms xxxx said she cried too much I said she doesn't cry, she whines alot and I tell her that her day would be much more enjoyable if she worked through that. Oh well.......HAPPY FRIDAY!

[e.j.]

Oops! lol Hopefully dcm understood the truth of what you said. I've had a few whiners and have told them essentially the same thing you tell your dcg. I've never had a dcp say anything to me about it, though. lol

[Annalee]

DCM always pays 2-4 weeks in advance and she just popped me another two weeks before actually due this upcoming Monday so I think she's around for the long-haul; just struggling with her baby growing up.

[Rockgirl]

This has been a great week here, but still….TGIF!!!

[Annalee]

14 days until my Holiday Break thru Jan 5th. But who's counting I am, that's WHO!!!! It was Holiday break last year that I set out to change my mindset.....sure, there have still been pitstops and pitfalls but, all in all, I'm THANKFUL that at this Holiday Break, my mental health is in a much better place.

[Annalee]

Got my first case of flu in daycare! Dr told her she could not come back till next Wednesday? What are y'alls protocol for flu! ? Thanks!

[Blackcat31]

Our rules simply state 24 hours after fever is gone AND child is well enough to participate in normal daily activities.
https://www.hennepin.us/-/media/henn...s/flu-fact.pdf

[Annalee]

Thanks, BC! I thought 7 days were extreme especially since covid is just 5 days; my daycare friend has a child that's been out two weeks with the flu and had two follow up visits due to her struggles but I think that's not the norm!! Just curious as I don't mind the seven day her dr said but not sure I would make someone miss 7 days??

[GirlMomma]

Annalee because hospitals are inundated with sick kids, I’ve noticed peds are telling parents to keep their kids home longer than normal so they get rid of it. When we had RSV last month, the peds were telling parents they couldn’t return until ALL symptoms were gone.

Since the RSV coughs could take weeks to go away, I accepted them into DC with a cough. But I excluded for any other symptom.

Knock on wood, my DCK have not had any coughs/runny noses this week!!!! I’m praying the worst of this illness season is over!

Do what is best for your DC!

[Alwaysgreener]

I am sick.i have a bit of a sore throat and a tickle in the throat. I am exhausted because DS would not stay in bed last night. It was after 1230 before he fell asleep. I was closed yesterday because DS was sick and tried to take a nap when dh got home but I just couldn't fall asleep.

Now DD wants to have a friend come over Friday to spend the night. But I am just not sure, would saying no, I am not feeling well be wrong.

[GirlMomma]

No, it sounds like everyone needs to rest this weekend. I hope you feel better!

[Cat Herder]

On my mind this morning and lingering well into the afternoon.

"Show respect to your elders. Not as a reflection of their character, but of yours."

I was sent this as a burn. I see truth in it, though. I follow it with the general public in a personal and professional capacity every day. My problem??

Define *respect*.

It can't mean take familial abuse with a smile over, and over, and over because they are older than you and may die soon. It can't. I'm old-ish, too. Any of us can die, soon.

Define showing elder's respect.

Welcome to the conversation.

Falalala lala

[Annalee]

Sorry this is happening to you!!!! I understand a little of what you are saying.....I've shared with you some of what is happening within my mom's side of the family! I tell my mom....I know it is good to be NICE and not necessarily burn mattresses in the front yard as a revolt HOWEVER, being NICE does NOTHING to CHANGE what they are doing nor does playing NICE do anything for US that are trying to do the RIGHT thing. So I HEAR YA!!!!!! Hang in there!

[GirlMomma]

Respect everyone but don’t be a doormat.

[Cat Herder]

Oh, it's not just me. I see it in all my circles. In many families. It was just a topic that seems to come up every holiday season; meeting the demands of others on our time and energy. Many never reciprocating at all.

[Annalee]

9 MORE WORKING DAYS FOR ME!!!! BUT AGAIN, WHO'S COUNTING? ME, THAT'S WHO!!!!

[GirlMomma]

After today, I will have 9 as well. That just made my day so much better! 😂

[Annalee]

I'm really looking forward to it....got some things I want to do around my home, but nothing I HAVE to do and I FEEL much better on many levels this Christmas break so I'm excited about MY/ME TIME!

[Rockgirl]

Only one child is here today, and not a diaper kid. 😁 I’m getting out some things that have been on the shelf for over a year, because of babies and young toddlers.

[Alwaysgreener]

My only child in diapers were home in covid all week. I haven't changed diapers since last Tuesday. I maybe our practice when they come back Monday.

[Rockgirl]

I have 4 full-timers in diapers, so this feels strange!

[Cat Herder]

I have not seen the sun for eleven days, now. Non-stop drizzle, mist and generalized gloom. This is what buttercream was created for, I just know it.

Good morning! Let's do this.

[Annalee]

OH ME, IT'S MONDAY! I woke up at 3:30 but went back to sleep; dh woke me up at 4:15 and asked if I was going to the gym...I was sleeping thorugh my alarm...LOL I jumped up and went but MAN, IT'S MONDAY!!!! insert chaotic emoji here.....LOL

[GirlMomma]

Only 9 work days until my Winter Break 🙌🏼

[Annalee]

I still have the local school system APP and EVERY DAY they have been sending their Christmas closing dates.....just like us child care providers, remind-remind-remind but I bet the school still has children show up on closed days like us....it's a universal problem!

[Blackcat31]

I have not seen the sun for eleven days, now. Non-stop drizzle, mist and generalized gloom. This is what buttercream was created for, I just know it.

Good morning! Let's do this.

Good morning! Hopefully the sun shines today in your neck of the woods! It's been sunny here but it's winter so that usually means snow. ...and the forecast says it's coming! Not tonight but tomorrow.

I had a rough week last week with A LOT of kids out sick so I sent a note home last Friday and a reminder text last night that children will not be accepted into care unless they are 100%. Anything less than 100% is not my issue and is not something I will entertain as every single one of my kiddos has been sick over the last 10 days and I do not want to spend my vacation time sick!

Some parents are/were phenomenal and kept their child home, some for as long as 10 days and others sent their kids with the "they seem fine at home" sentiment and then of course, 3 hours into the day, they show they are not fine So I got tired of that back and forth by the end of last week and put my foot down and immediately within 30 minutes of sending the reminder text, 4 parents texted and said their kid would be home.

So I sit here today with 5 out of 12 kids. Cant' say I mind though....

[Cat Herder]

So I sit here today with 5 out of 12 kids. Cant' say I mind though....

Nice!! All of mine are here, but are practically narcoleptic from the weekend's festivals, parties and parades. I am feeding them double servings and letting them lounge about while I organize everything for the rest of the week's activities. I will probably pay for it tomorrow, but for today I'll take it.

[Annalee]

Today is pancakes/pajamas day and normally I do NOT wear pajamas as I feel I HAVE to play the professional part but it's 100% rain today so I'm in pajamas hoping to have a wonderful Christmas morning with the kiddos.....nothing fancy just getting the party completed as some will be leaving tomorrow for family vacations......6 more working days for me then off til Jan 5.....

[Blackcat31]

First the freezing rain. Started about 5:30 last night. 6 hours later, the snow started to fall. It's still falling. Schools across most the state are closed (rare here but Im thinking it was due to the initial ice) I opened about an hour late. Wanted to shovel and plow without people waiting on the curb to ditch their kids.

It's suppose to stop snowing around noon today but will pick up again and supposedly drop up to a foot overnight.

It's a PITA at times but it's beautiful!

[Cat Herder]

Gorgeous!!

You will be shocked to hear it is wet, dreary, drizzling, foggy and soaking, muddy wet, here. Did I mention it is wet? Puddles, green/black slimy mold and mud are everywhere outside. It smells like a shipwreck. If it banked in mud and mold, then rotted.

[GirlMomma]

So pretty! We’re dreary and soggy. I’m soooo over it.

[Annalee]

I'm getting the same, CH! Had 2 inches of rain before I got up this morning!

[Annalee]

Not sure there is enough coffee for me today......skipped the gym....feel mentally tired today! BUT only 5 more working days so hoping to push through!