I'm burnt out. I am checked out! It's been a slow progression, but I feel like I'm done. I am sick of not making a profit and getting my family out of a financial slump (caused by opening the daycare). I'm sick of trying to live up to the expectations of parents. I'm sick of the lack of appreciation or the fact that the parents don't even notice when I do work miracles and do spectacular things. I'm really sick of the lack of communication. All of my kids are leaving in August except for 1 and I DREAD having to start over. It will be months more of potty training, getting children accustomed to napping, getting children accustomed to somethings called manners and respect, dealing with picky eaters, getting new parents on par with communicating and following policies without questioning them.
If it weren't for the fact that my youngest is under the age of 2, I would quit in August. As it is, we are having to pay $350 a month starting in August to pay for all-day kindergarten for my middle daughter.....with any job I wouldn't be able to afford child care and schooling for 2 children.
I have a week-long vacation coming up at the end of June. It's been planned for 2 years already so I can't change plans. I know myself and I will not come back feeling refreshed......9 days in the car with 3 kids (ages 1, 5 and 7) and my dh will not make me feel more ready to do this job when I come back.
I did the other suggestions on the burnout thread, like change things up a bit. I just re-did our whole backyard and while I love it, it didn't regenerate the love for this job.
If it weren't for the fact that my youngest is under the age of 2, I would quit in August. As it is, we are having to pay $350 a month starting in August to pay for all-day kindergarten for my middle daughter.....with any job I wouldn't be able to afford child care and schooling for 2 children.
I have a week-long vacation coming up at the end of June. It's been planned for 2 years already so I can't change plans. I know myself and I will not come back feeling refreshed......9 days in the car with 3 kids (ages 1, 5 and 7) and my dh will not make me feel more ready to do this job when I come back.
I did the other suggestions on the burnout thread, like change things up a bit. I just re-did our whole backyard and while I love it, it didn't regenerate the love for this job.
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