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[Bopsmom]

Hi giving us a bump. Guess everyones celebrating tonight.
Bopsmom, you haven't checked in since that mysterious post, please do.

Hey TK'rs
I'm up way too late, have been swamped with getting DD's bday stuff going.-We're expecting bad storms and I can't trust my internet in bad weather. so I am printing tons of stuff tonight-now this morning.

Didn't mean to be mysterious.
I had just written a post that night and after submitting I decided to delete it. I had to write something so I wrote "never mind".

Hope everyone is well.
Try to check back at a decent time-weather permitting.

 

[lighttech]

Just poppin in real quick.

We're off to visit 2 new daycares today. (Keeping fingers crossed that we can afford either of them!) But, at least DS is excited. He LOVED the last one we visited and jumped right in singing songs and playing w/ the kids. He even said "Mom, you should leave so I can stay and play all day." Gave me that "Mom-ish" feeling in the pit of my stomach, but I was also so glad he's feeling confident and independent. Then, today while getting dressed he asked "Mom, are we visiting schools today?" When I said yes, he started clapping and said "Yea!!! I LOVE schools!!!"

I guess he's ready for a pre-school... I don't know if I am... But, I'm so glad he'll be happy if we decide to transfer out of the home day care he's in now. Wish us luck!

 

[MagiKitty]

Good morning friends!

Aw, lighttech, it does sound like your little guy is ready to go to school. I'm glad that he's so excited to have friends and play. But it must be a little heartbreaking to see him go so soon. Gosh, I'm not even a Mommy and I can't believe how fast they grow! Good luck with checking out schools today--give him an extra special hug from all of us.

Its unavoidable now. There is no such thing as a Washooba, no matter how hard I wish and hope, he never showed up. Its up to me now. I had nightmares last night the all the dirty laundry got together and formed this laundry monster and chased me around the house. My subconscious is not so subtle. Laundry must be done. Tonight. I can't stand the thought of all that folding and putting away.

Bopsmom, my morning show spoke of your storms today. Please be careful and safe. We'll be thinking of you.

Good day everyone! Looking forward to the chat!

 

[disney54us]

Hey TK'rs
I'm up way too late, have been swamped with getting DD's bday stuff going.-We're expecting bad storms and I can't trust my internet in bad weather. so I am printing tons of stuff tonight-now this morning.

Didn't mean to be mysterious.
I had just written a post that night and after submitting I decided to delete it. I had to write something so I wrote "never mind".

Hope everyone is well.
Try to check back at a decent time-weather permitting.

Hi bopsmom, your are up late, or early shall we say. Glad all is well good luck on the storms. Now that you cleared up that 'mysterious' post, except you'll have us all wondering what you wrote and deleted. Hope your getting some sleep!!

Just poppin in real quick.

We're off to visit 2 new daycares today. (Keeping fingers crossed that we can afford either of them!) But, at least DS is excited. He LOVED the last one we visited and jumped right in singing songs and playing w/ the kids. He even said "Mom, you should leave so I can stay and play all day." Gave me that "Mom-ish" feeling in the pit of my stomach, but I was also so glad he's feeling confident and independent. Then, today while getting dressed he asked "Mom, are we visiting schools today?" When I said yes, he started clapping and said "Yea!!! I LOVE schools!!!"

I guess he's ready for a pre-school... I don't know if I am... But, I'm so glad he'll be happy if we decide to transfer out of the home day care he's in now. Wish us luck!

How cute, yes I remember that feeling they are ready and your sitting their thinking oh no my baby. It is easier, when they are ready and say you can go, if we could just get that independence in us and not feel what you don't need me here. Good luck, hope you find one you like and isn't to pricey.

Morning Killers,
Oh have to tell you my 'friend' Taylor from Belle Grey sent me a email. It was in my junk box since the 13th. Anyway when I went to open it I inadvertently deleted it. So here I had to email the snooty one and ask for him to resend. He wrote back, in his way, that all the previous email said was to send back the earrings so that they can send them to Adina to look at them, since he's 'trying to resolve this for me'. Didn't want to burst he's bubble that I called direct to Adina and handled it for myself, but I will. I know, I'm bad but I have a low patience level dealing with someone's so called self importance.

 

[disney54us]

Good morning friends!

Aw, lighttech, it does sound like your little guy is ready to go to school. I'm glad that he's so excited to have friends and play. But it must be a little heartbreaking to see him go so soon. Gosh, I'm not even a Mommy and I can't believe how fast they grow! Good luck with checking out schools today--give him an extra special hug from all of us.

Its unavoidable now. There is no such thing as a Washooba, no matter how hard I wish and hope, he never showed up. Its up to me now. I had nightmares last night the all the dirty laundry got together and formed this laundry monster and chased me around the house. My subconscious is not so subtle. Laundry must be done. Tonight. I can't stand the thought of all that folding and putting away.

Bopsmom, my morning show spoke of your storms today. Please be careful and safe. We'll be thinking of you.

Good day everyone! Looking forward to the chat!

I cannot accept that!!! No Washooba, can't be. We all need one. Actually I heard a commercial on the radio the other day and was hysterical. It goes something like this: Honey do I have a clean shirt??? I just can't do all this I cook, I clean, I work I don't have time to do the laundry! Then this deep voice comes on, are you overwhelmed with laundry, no time are you pulling clothes from the hamper??? Call us we will do it and only charge by the pound, we dry clean too!

 

[M&N]

We're off to visit 2 new daycares today. (Keeping fingers crossed that we can afford either of them!) But, at least DS is excited. He LOVED the last one we visited and jumped right in singing songs and playing w/ the kids. He even said "Mom, you should leave so I can stay and play all day." Gave me that "Mom-ish" feeling in the pit of my stomach, but I was also so glad he's feeling confident and independent. Then, today while getting dressed he asked "Mom, are we visiting schools today?" When I said yes, he started clapping and said "Yea!!! I LOVE schools!!!"

Wish us luck!

May his of never end. I just love those little sponges of learning!

Its unavoidable now. There is no such thing as a Washooba, no matter how hard I wish and hope, he never showed up. Its up to me now. I had nightmares last night the all the dirty laundry got together and formed this laundry monster and chased me around the house. My subconscious is not so subtle. Laundry must be done. Tonight. I can't stand the thought of all that folding and putting away.

Oh have to tell you my 'friend' Taylor from Belle Grey sent me a email. It was in my junk box since the 13th. Anyway when I went to open it I inadvertently deleted it. So here I had to email the snooty one and ask for him to resend. He wrote back, in his way, that all the previous email said was to send back the earrings so that they can send them to Adina to look at them, since he's 'trying to resolve this for me'. Didn't want to burst he's bubble that I called direct to Adina and handled it for myself, but I will. I know, I'm bad but I have a low patience level dealing with someone's so called self importance.

You need to have your killer banner on your email to him. Let him know your 'gang' is behind you. He's the kind my dad used to call snot-nosed!

I have to confess my sin for today. I had to fight the urge to steal. Went out for several errands and saw a car with a gold eared mouse. I just wished it was parked instead of riding in the opposite direction. As it was, I just yelled where did you get those ears? But of course they were 2 blocks away by the time I got it out! Sorry MagiKitty. Maybe you had better check ebay for those ears.

 

[disney54us]

You need to have your killer banner on your email to him. Let him know your 'gang' is behind you. He's the kind my dad used to call snot-nosed!

I have to confess my sin for today. I had to fight the urge to steal. Went out for several errands and saw a car with a gold eared mouse. I just wished it was parked instead of riding in the opposite direction. As it was, I just yelled where did you get those ears? But of course they were 2 blochttp://www.wdwinfo.com/images/smilies/rotfl2.gifks away by the time I got it out! Sorry MagiKitty. Maybe you had better check ebay for those ears.

 

[DL55]

At least you don't have a thick head.

Did I miss the prom report? Are there pictures?

Sometimes I wonder about that.

Just poppin in real quick.

We're off to visit 2 new daycares today. (Keeping fingers crossed that we can afford either of them!) But, at least DS is excited. He LOVED the last one we visited and jumped right in singing songs and playing w/ the kids. He even said "Mom, you should leave so I can stay and play all day." Gave me that "Mom-ish" feeling in the pit of my stomach, but I was also so glad he's feeling confident and independent. Then, today while getting dressed he asked "Mom, are we visiting schools today?" When I said yes, he started clapping and said "Yea!!! I LOVE schools!!!"

I guess he's ready for a pre-school... I don't know if I am... But, I'm so glad he'll be happy if we decide to transfer out of the home day care he's in now. Wish us luck!

I hope he continues to enjoy school.
My thread killers banner has disappeared. I have to investigate.

 

[lighttech]

Just venting and stressing, etc., etc..... Wait. I guess I should share the good news first. In fact, this should be its own post...

We're having baby #2!!
We waited a while to tell everyone this time. But, that's why I've been all talk of daycares, etc. lately. I'm really thrilled. That's why I didn't want to vent right here. I hate that the logistical stuff weighs down the joy sometimes. B/c when it comes down to it, I know how blessed I am and how worth it anything is.

 

[lighttech]

OK, now for the venting and stressing. We visited daycares today, and I found one I loved! They let DS sit in on class while I toured, and he painted me a picture. He didn't want to leave and asked when we could go back. The infant room was clean and organized and had a whole bunch of sweet ladies in it. Their "summer camp" lets the kids garden and cook and do theatre and dance. They even bring in a moonbounce one day since the "older kids" (4 yr olds) get to go on a field trip and the little ones have to stay. (Apparently PA law says you can't go on field trips until you are 4.)

So, problem solved, right? Yes, if I had over $300/week to cover the infant care!!! And, that's just for new baby. I've got DS to pay for too!

PA was listed as one of the most unreasonable in the country for daycare costs. I had no idea how bad it was!

So, now DH and I are in the midst of a big old What-do-we-do? Of course, there's less expensive options, but a lot of them are private, which is what we do now, and we're not sure we are happy w/. Plus DS is SO ready for a pre-school. I know, I know, we should have figured this out first... but, I finally settled in w/ the thought that if we waited until we could afford it, we'd never have a second child. I just didn't know it was going to be this daunting.

I'm also looking at quiting my job now. But, we need my income, as well as my benefits, so I'm trying to look at shift work and part-time stuff. But, I don't want to exhaust myself all night and then be a zombie at home all day. (I'd love to be home w/ my kids, but they deserve a whole mom, not what's left over on 2 hours of sleep.)

Anyway, thanks for listening. DH is trying to help, but I think for once he's stressed too. I keep telling myself that we'll work it out. We thought we could never afford DS either! But, eventually, we got used to the cost cutting and we found a way.

Thanks guys... you guys are always here for a good vent. I needed to get this off of my chest so I can try to focus on DS when he wakes up. (Yea! he decided to nap again today... maybe he knew I needed some "Mommy time." He really is my little )

 

[DL55]

Congratulations lighttech!
Hopefully you will figure out the childcare issue with a satisfactory outcome i wish I had useful advice.

 

[lighttech]

Congratulations lighttech!
Hopefully you will figure out the childcare issue with a satisfactory outcome i wish I had useful advice.

Thanks... just the bouncing smilies helped!

 

[whgrn]

I cannot accept that!!! No Washooba, can't be. We all need one. Actually I heard a commercial on the radio the other day and was hysterical. It goes something like this: Honey do I have a clean shirt??? I just can't do all this I cook, I clean, I work I don't have time to do the laundry! Then this deep voice comes on, are you overwhelmed with laundry, no time are you pulling clothes from the hamper??? Call us we will do it and only charge by the pound, we dry clean too!

I actually used one of those services. Just once. Yes, they wash, dry and "fold", but if I folded clothes like that my mother would have smacked me! If they were done neatly it would have been ok. As it turned out, I had 2 choices: a) iron 90% of the stuff, or b) rewash it and hang/fold it myself. I chose b for almost all of it. Never again...

Just venting and stressing, etc., etc..... Wait. I guess I should share the good news first. In fact, this should be its own post...

We're having baby #2!!
We waited a while to tell everyone this time. But, that's why I've been all talk of daycares, etc. lately. I'm really thrilled. That's why I didn't want to vent right here. I hate that the logistical stuff weighs down the joy sometimes. B/c when it comes down to it, I know how blessed I am and how worth it anything is.

How wonderful!!!!! I'm sure you will work out the childcare issues. I know how overwhelming it can be. Is the $300/week for full time? Would they need to go full time, or could they do like 3 days/week? How much more is it for DS? (At some point, childcare gets to be more expensive than it's worth, and you may as well stay at home. Hopefully that won't happen...)

 

[whgrn]

BTW, when are you due???

 

[D&DDisney]

Big Congrats to lighttech!! When are you due???
Been down your road last year. It was almost $150 a week for DS and that was part time. Was so glad when he was ready for all day kindergarten so we could save on day care.
Hang in there. You'll figure out something.

Hope the storms in Houston weren't that bad. Are you still there bopsmom?? Hope your party goes well.

Don't even get me on the topic of clothing for women.

Where's that report on Prom Night Magnden??? Did you have a good weekend???

 

[disney54us]

OOOhhh Baby Congrat's That is great news!!!
I know that with your good news you are feeling stressed, so lets try to work on some of it and options. The school you love what payment options do they have? and would it be possible to have DS go there and new baby at home care??? I know you expressed some time ago if DS was getting enough from his homecare giver, but overall you seemed pleased. At his age some of it may be it's time for him to move in the "big pre-K circut" So maybe it would work financially if DS went to the pre-K and new baby was with the home care giver. Do they charge as much for pre-k or are you paying more for infants? Think of your working options, part time like you mentioned and with your backround I believe you said you were a theater major. You never know you may be able to pick up extra working w/kids theater groups, or if your artsy I know moms that have made their living giving art classes in their homes. I'm just trying to throw some suggestions out there, since I find that people that have backrounds like you, do many cool thinks and make $$$ at it.
So just trying to think outside the box for you.
You guys will figure it out. You are right when you say about waiting till we all 'thought' we could afford kids, we would still be waiting!
My DN who is overdue and will be induced tomorrow, will be glad to know (sorry at your expense) that she is not the only one worried about money and working situations. She tends to think (she's 24) that it's exclusive of young parents. BTW, I guess I just assumed that your over 24, oops sorry.
Enjoy this special time.

 

[disney54us]

PS WHEN IS YOUR DUE DATE?????????

 

[lighttech]

Thanks for the support everybody! And the congratulations.

How wonderful!!!!! I'm sure you will work out the childcare issues. I know how overwhelming it can be. Is the $300/week for full time? Would they need to go full time, or could they do like 3 days/week? How much more is it for DS? (At some point, childcare gets to be more expensive than it's worth, and you may as well stay at home. Hopefully that won't happen...)

The $300 is for full time (which I don't need) I work an off schedule now to be home more w/ DS... 4 days, but one of them is a Saturday, so I only need 3 days of care. Unfortunately, until they are 1yr, no one will do part time care b/c of sanitary concerns w/ sharing cribs, etc. So, even though DS can be part time, New Baby would have to be full even though 2 days would go completely unused.

Big Congrats to lighttech!! When are you due???
Been down your road last year. It was almost $150 a week for DS and that was part time. Was so glad when he was ready for all day kindergarten so we could save on day care.
Hang in there. You'll figure out something.

Thanks! I feel like that cat in that cheesey (but cute) poster everyone had in the 80's.... You know, the "Just Hang in There" kitty.

OOOhhh Baby Congrat's That is great news!!!
I know that with your good news you are feeling stressed, so lets try to work on some of it and options. The school you love what payment options do they have? and would it be possible to have DS go there and new baby at home care??? I know you expressed some time ago if DS was getting enough from his homecare giver, but overall you seemed pleased. At his age some of it may be it's time for him to move in the "big pre-K circut" So maybe it would work financially if DS went to the pre-K and new baby was with the home care giver. Do they charge as much for pre-k or are you paying more for infants? Think of your working options, part time like you mentioned and with your backround I believe you said you were a theater major. You never know you may be able to pick up extra working w/kids theater groups, or if your artsy I know moms that have made their living giving art classes in their homes. I'm just trying to throw some suggestions out there, since I find that people that have backrounds like you, do many cool thinks and make $$$ at it.
So just trying to think outside the box for you.
You guys will figure it out. You are right when you say about waiting till we all 'thought' we could afford kids, we would still be waiting!
My DN who is overdue and will be induced tomorrow, will be glad to know (sorry at your expense) that she is not the only one worried about money and working situations. She tends to think (she's 24) that it's exclusive of young parents. BTW, I guess I just assumed that your over 24, oops sorry.
Enjoy this special time.

Sorry , more to say, but I gotta run...

 

[M&N]

We're having baby #2!!
We waited a while to tell everyone this time. But, that's why I've been all talk of daycares, etc. lately. I'm really thrilled. That's why I didn't want to vent right here. I hate that the logistical stuff weighs down the joy sometimes. B/c when it comes down to it, I know how blessed I am and how worth it anything is.

Positive attitude. Just chill. As you know, things will work out. I'm sure DS will make a wonderful big brother.

Just remember you have a lot of caring Killers here praying for you too. We need more children growing up in loving homes to run this country in the future. I'm glad I've been able to 'meet' some here.

 

[MagiKitty]

Oh goodness! What wonderful news lighttech! (wasn't someone else expecting a while ago???). Congrats congrats to you and your family. Much joy and happiness are on your way.

Hmm...I really am not the person to be offering advice re:day care, but I will support you in whatever you decide is best for your growing family. The right answer will come your way. I'll keep you all in my prayers!

And your little guy gets to be a big brother too! How wonderful.