What Do You Do To Make It Through?

[daycare]

This week I have to say has been the worst week of DC in all my years. Too much to vent about, but I am feeling so low, disrespected, burnt out, stressed and walked on by both the parents and the kids.

I have never said I don't want to do this any more, I can't stand this, or even anything close to this ever........that is until this week.

What do you ladies do to make it through tough times. I feel like I am trying to row with a missing ore.......................ugh

[Sunshine44]

Hugs! I think we have all been there before. For me, I go through cycles. I have really bad times and then really great times. I think finding a support system, close friends and some time for yourself can help you. Also, getting your parents and children under control is a must. YOu will feel better after you let go of the 'wrong' ones.

[cheerfuldom]

I have been there. I just hang on for dear life and plan something fun for the weekend. Just take it one step at a time.

[daycare]

im not a big drinker, but an ice cold beer sounds good about now........just have 6 hours to wait.....

[TBird]

I'm with these ladies....hang on for dear life....look forward to the weekend....drink one to two Smirnoff Ice a night and call me in the morning!!!::

[wdmmom]

Here, here! I had issues with the dck's being naughty, disrespectful, being mean, not following the rules and throwing toys.

It's the first week my own kids have been home from school and oddly enough, I haven't had a problem with them!

I think they did a little role reversal! ::

[SimpleMom]

agreed. hang in there. find anything positive---even if you have to really dig it up
i go through cycles as well. i change up routine, keep things low-key, write up new policies if i feel walked all over
i drink Coke, so i grab a cold soda, m&m's or choc. chips. a warm bath, exersize. things like that.
*hugs*

[Mom_of_two]

Hang in there!! I am having a difficult week, too. I know there are ups and downs. Ready to recharge this weekend, for sure!

[Christian Mother]

Sorry girlie that your having a rough week. Fri. is just right around the corner. I find checking in on here when I am having a rough day or week helps me to be honest. Even planning on something fun helps motivate me into having a better week. Time to take a vacation. I seemed to be having a bad day once a week bc of one family but now that they are no longer in my care I have been having a really good week. It's weird how one family can really play into how your day goes. It isn't really the kids. Although I've had bad day with kids when all they want to do is fight amongst them selves or don't want to listen. I find I can handle that but when I am being disrespected by a parent it stays with me and festers and start to take over. I hope you feel better really soon!!

[spud912]

My problem is with my own child (the oldest). I wish I could blame the parents for her bad behavior

[daycare]

thanks guys...

I have never really experienced this before. I can usually do the fake it until you make it......but its not working this time.

I try to find the light in everything, but sometimes people just push too far. I know that I am letting it all get to me and I guess maybe that is what is really bothering me. I don't know why.

T-Bird drink one to two Smirnoff Ice....great advice....... I will have to just find a time to break away and relax this weekend. I feel a lot of stress from my family right now and just getting over one of the worst sinus infections Ive ever had.

So happy to know I can vent and relate to people here.............thanks a million

[AmandasFCC]

I've been hearing people are really screwy this week - dunno why. My MIL is a teacher and she's been saying the kids are totally messed up. My dd is a force to be reckoned with this week (she's 2 and I totally cleaned her room out today. If you can't listen and behave like a nice girl, then you don't deserve toys), my dcks have been really bizarre all week, getting strange calls from licensing, parents are out of whack, even my dog is acting really strangely. There must be some weird gravitational pull happening or something cuz this week has been a total write-off for me too ...

Try to cheer up. Take it easy, do things for the rest of the week that require little effort on your part .... I like throwing a bunch of glue and random art supplies on the table and letting the kids have at 'er and just stand back and drink coffee on those days .

[mrsp'slilpeeps]

My mom says there is a shift in the energy of the universe! Um ok! I'll take any excuse! My own kids and all of DCK have been royal terds this week. So judging by the way y'all are comparing stories, I will have to agree with my mom!

My neighbour who also runs a dayhome is having the same problems too! Maybe we should switch kids!::

[boysx5]

I count the days down to something fun I have planned and it gets me through also at the end of a bad day I go out and take some me time.

[Kaddidle Care]

Try to cheer up. Take it easy, do things for the rest of the week that require little effort on your part .... I like throwing a bunch of glue and random art supplies on the table and letting the kids have at 'er and just stand back and drink coffee on those days .

Thanks for the idea! Interesting that you posted that yesterday. Yesterday was a horrid day and it wasn't just in my class. The Director kept asking me if it was a full moon or something.

I think it's just the end-of-the-year-crazies. The kids know it's pool time, summer time and they are ready for the fun!

Time to pull out something new for them to get into. Get out those watercolor paints (my favorite - easy clean up), maybe a new toy or an old one that's been away for a while. Toy rotation is a must!

OK - I've given myself some good advice! ::