Good morning DDA. Thank you all for the get well wishes last night. I woke up this morning with a lovely 103 degree fever. Surprisingly I still don't feel horrible. But I am taking it easy today in hopes that I can finally kick this. Last night I went to bed at 7:30 and woke up this morning at 6:30. I can't remember the last time I slept that much.
Bear with me as I rant a bit- So I closed down daycare, which has upset just about everyone. It really infuriates me that when I close and believe me it ain't very often, I get all kinds of guilt and sob stories. I understand it is a huge inconvenience for all involved but for crying out loud I deserve a small amount of respect. I didn't close down because I broke a nail. What makes me upset is that not one parent has a back up in place. But again somehow that's my fault! Normally I would get my sister to help out but she has pinkeye and my niece has strep throat. So I seriously doubt that they should be around the kids.
This sounds SOOOOO familiar! Parents who rely on caregivers for their kids often prefer to overlook the fact that caregivers are HUMAN!
I swear I know parents who would leave their children alone and then call CPS to report that the nanny didn't show up and expect neglect charges to be filed against the nanny! During hours that a caregiver is typically on duty the parents wash their hands of any and all responsibility for those children - it is the SOLE responsibility of the caregiver to care for them, no matter what, because that is her JOB.
I know nannies who are required to find coverage for their charges if they are going to be out sick - the parents don't care WHO shows up, as long as it is SOMEBODY so they aren't stuck with their own kids.
The parents don't care if the kids get sick from being exposed to an ill caregiver, and they don't care that a sick caregiver isn't going to be providing very effective care. They just care about themselves, and their schedule not being interrupted, because they are VERY important people, you know!
Off my soapbox now.
And for what it's worth, I don't think my current bosses are that way.
Robyn you made the right decision to take the day off & the parents should understand. Do not let them make you feel guilty, do they want their children to get sick as well
I was thinking flu, but I think that makes you feel really horrible, not just feverish.
Bob and I celebrated Vday last night. He loved his photo book, saying it was the most personal gift he has ever received. He got me a box of chocolates and diamond earrings! The kids even got little gifts from him. All in all it was a great night.
Chocolate and diamonds sounds good to me!
thanks for the comments on the new picture in my siggy. I looked for one of the 4 of us but couldn't find one from the October trip. I will keep looking... maybe on my PhotoPass CD. Kathrin looks so different with her hair cut that I didn't feel like I could put in one from any previous trips either.
I like your new pic, and Robyn's new pic, too!
I agree 100%, Robyn. These are the same parents who would bring sick kids to you and expect you top care for them and would be the first to complain if those same kids got sick because they were around sickies in your care! Let it go, but maybe put something in your "contract" next year about it if you think it is necessary to remind them that they need a back up plan!
They wouldn't think twice about dropping off a sick kid, that's for sure. My contracts usually state that I am responsible for providing care for ill children. Which is fine, because this isn't a group setting.
Dadboss got the new fridge situated where it belongs, now he just needs to level it.
Princess gave me a very sweet Valentine, along with some money that I have already added to my Disney gift card.
DH just called to say DS's cell phone has arrived. We find it hilarious that we have to sign for a box of chips but they will leave a cell phone on the doorstep.
on going to Vegas, what are your dates? I was even looking at that 
(Janet - forward that code to me at work please if you don't plan on using it. I got mine, but I need another for Bob and it's taking FOREVER to get the email for signing up!)
Staying at the WYNN!!!
