Would you leave your child overnight to get a tattoo?

[Monkeyfeet]

Wow, that was a lot to get through.

Ok, I admit to questioning all of this. No sane person would continue on when most everyone is doubting you.

I have a MS degree in Education, with dual certifications (although I stay at home right now, my degree/certifications still entail me to be a reporter). DH is in law enforcement. So we are both mandated reporters. We are TRAINED not to make nonsense, DANGEROUS claims.

You never answered what you do for for a living that makes you a reporter? I assume that since I wrote what makes me one, you will suddenly have the same reason.

School for a 2 year old could be 2 hours twice a week. What you speak of is daycare. $30, 000 per year? Seriously?? If your Dh comes from such a fmaily that you speak of and none have amounted to anything then how is it that he has a job that can enable him to pay that tuition for a 2 year old?

I had one other thought but all of this craziness has made me forget

 

[Metsfan520]

My head is spinning--I really don't believe paying 30K for preschool for a 2 yr old.

 

[Monkeyfeet]

oh yes, if you want your dd to be alone wiht her grandmother w/out the other kids then why don't you invite her to your house?

 

[MnMomtoboys]

I am thinking this must be a good thread. I have just skimmed and many seem upset with the OP. Do I need to read from the beginning to see what this is all about?

don't waste your time. The OP hates her inlaws, thinks the military is a waste and that they don't deserve respect and thinks she is the perfect parent and she knows better than anyone about anything.

 

[mdsoccermom]

don't waste your time. The OP hates her inlaws, thinks the military is a waste and that they don't deserve respect and thinks she is the perfect parent and she knows better than anyone about anything.

OP also was upset when her SIL was pregnant and having a girl because she wanted her daughter to have all the attention in the family.

 

[MnMomtoboys]

OP also was upset when her SIL was pregnant and having a girl because she wanted her daughter to have all the attention in the family.

Oh yes. I'm sure there are more we are forgetting.

 

[Monkeyfeet]

don't waste your time. The OP hates her inlaws, thinks the military is a waste and that they don't deserve respect and thinks she is the perfect parent and she knows better than anyone about anything.

Wow, what a slap in the face to all of the men and women that help to keep her and her family safe.

 

[contemporarymom]

Yes, Both DH and I did on many occasions. I'm paying roughly 30,000 a year. It's school sweetie not daycare.

You're kidding us right? Both of my children went to the 92nd St Y and for a full five days ( Only for ages four and five) tuition was a little over $14,000 per year. NYC is notorious for having the most expensive nursery schools in the country and I know none of the "better" nursery schools charge anywhere near $30,000. I would love to know the name of this amazing school that you send your daughter to.

Oh, by the way, I hope the headmaster never hears you refer to their school as a "pre-school". That could be reason for expulsion at some of these places. LOL

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

oh yes, if you want your dd to be alone wiht her grandmother w/out the other kids then why don't you invite her to your house?

We did not know they were there and there were no plans for them TO be there. She was supposed to get alone time.

 

[crashbb]

Who knew that the distinction between "day care" and "school" was how much it cost?

OP - can you tell me the dividing line (in dollars) between the two?

Clearly, you must think that the distinction is cost, otherwise there would be no point in bringing up the cost (and using it as your "proof" that it is "school").

 

[mamato3girls]

Wow, that is one way to entertain myself as my kids play with playdough so...

1. No, I would not leave my children overnight to get a tattoo BUT I also wouldn't think less of someone who made the decision to do it just because their kid had a cold? That's all it was right? I don't leave my kids, pretty much ever. My 5 1/2 year old just started preschool, she is gone from me 6 hours a week. But that doesn't mean I'm right and someone who chooses to drop their kids off at the grandparents every weekend is wrong.

2. You talk about what awful people your inlaws are and then later on you talk about depriving your child of a relationship with her grandparents. If they are that awful do you really want your child to have a relationship with them? Family or not I get to choose who my children are exposed to and if there is a family member who is not a good influence then my kids don't see them.

3. Yes, 3 year olds hit. Sometimes they hit and have never been exposed to it. My 3 1/2 year old hits. My 5 year old has never hit anybody, EVER. My 3 1/2 year old has never seen hitting never had anyone hit her. It was completely off her radar until she started hitting. She hits because she's 3 1/2 and sometimes that's just what they do.

4. I am cringing at the idea of putting a 2 year old in a rigorous "school" just because a 2 year old CAN do it doesn't mean they SHOULD be doing it. It is not developmentally appropriate for any 2 year old. At 2 she should be singing songs, playing in the dirt, learning through exploring. And really $30K? The best colleges in my state don't cost $30K a year.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

Wow, that was a lot to get through.

Ok, I admit to questioning all of this. No sane person would continue on when most everyone is doubting you.

I have a MS degree in Education, with dual certifications (although I stay at home right now, my degree/certifications still entail me to be a reporter). DH is in law enforcement. So we are both mandated reporters. We are TRAINED not to make nonsense, DANGEROUS claims.

You never answered what you do for for a living that makes you a reporter? I assume that since I wrote what makes me one, you will suddenly have the same reason.

School for a 2 year old could be 2 hours twice a week. What you speak of is daycare. $30, 000 per year? Seriously?? If your Dh comes from such a fmaily that you speak of and none have amounted to anything then how is it that he has a job that can enable him to pay that tuition for a 2 year old?

I had one other thought but all of this craziness has made me forget

The truth is the truth. there is no reason to try and convince you either believe or don't. It's not relative to the conversation so in the end does it really matter?

Daycare is different then Preschool plan and simple. Because we work late she is part of the extended day program still doesn't mean it's daycare.

 

[Monkeyfeet]

We did not know they were there and there were no plans for them TO be there. She was supposed to get alone time.

I was speaking in the future tense not the past. If wou want alone time for her then invite them to your house.

 

[Monkeyfeet]

Looking at your posting history, you have started quite a few locked threads. In the ones that have not been locked, there is a lot of drama. IMO, drama surrounds YOU.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

I was speaking in the future tense not the past. If wou want alone time for her then invite them to your house.

We have invited them here but about 75% of the time they can't come because they have nephew and niece.

 

[Tiger926]

Just wanted to add that there are definitely 'schools' for children of that age. Contrary to what some of you may believe or have experience with, you can teach children that age in an academic based setting. I have 2 examples from my own city:

Montessori education is an academic program, and it can be more expensive than daycare due to very expensive resources and learning materials. But, that all depends upon the city that one lives in as to the tuition rates, as well as if it's a certified Montessori school with AMS. Montessori is not a rigorous academic program at those ages, but it does focus on academics with a fabulous cultural thrust - music, arts and languages.

Second example is that we have publicly funded kindergarten in my province that starts at age 3 (JK). It is an academic-play based program with full governmental curriculum in phonics, physical education, religion and music.

Not trying to defend the OP at all, as I have no idea what program her child is in. But, just because one pays a lot for a program, does not make it a good one! That price of $30,000 is ludicrous, but if the OP lives in New York, then that cost is entirely possible.

That being said, as a teacher, I wanted others to know that there are definitely academic based programs for children that age. I speak from experience. We have several in my city, one of which I have seen 5 year olds learning Shakespeare!

Always interesting threads where OP is concerned! Tiger

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

Looking at your posting history, you have started quite a few locked threads. In the ones that have not been locked, there is a lot of drama. IMO, drama surrounds YOU.

I guess it would appear that way. Oddly though I don't have any "drama" with my friends. They know me,understand me and respect me as I them.

I'm not a follower. I speak my mind and honestly most of the time I could care less what people think about me. I don't sugar coat things and for sensitive people I can come across as brash but on the other hand I'm honest and people know exactly where I stand on any issue. Which I think is a big problem for MIL and SIL. DH succeeded because he, like me, always wants the best. He always wanted to be successful and so he is. I respect and love that about him the most. He is very different than the rest of his family, it's almost like he was switched at birth.

 

[02AggieGirl]

I guess it would appear that way. Oddly though I don't have any "drama" with my friends. They know me,understand me and respect me as I them.

I'm not a follower. I speak my mind and honestly most of the time I could care less what people think about me. I don't sugar coat things and for sensitive people I can come across as brash but on the other hand I'm honest and people know exactly where I stand on any issue. Which I think is a big problem for MIL and SIL. DH succeeded because he, like me, always wants the best. He always wanted to be successful and so he is. I respect and love that about him the most. He is very different than the rest of his family, it's almost like he was switched at birth.

Sorry but I just have to point this out. The phrase is actually "couldn't care less". You just said that you could.....anyway, continue

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

Sorry but I just have to point this out. The phrase is actually "couldn't care less". You just said that you could.....anyway, continue

opps typo! thanks

 

[Glennie5]

After reading some of your other posts I can see that you have some very serious anger issues against your in laws. How lucky for you that you, your DH and DD are so perfect. Jealousy can be a very ugly thing!