Date: 5/16/2011 12:33:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 36901
Just to be clear, I didn't go back to all 3 jobs after Payne was born. I just went back to 1 client that I do private care for. I couldn't go back to my other 2 because I was under a doctor's care.  |
Date: 5/16/2011 12:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 5252
You need some "me" time, everyone does. I wouldn't worry about what the family member has to say, its difficult working two jobs and raising kids, if you don't get a few minutes to rest you are going to break! I'm glad you got a few hours to yourself!  |
Date: 5/16/2011 1:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 62993
You're not a horrible person for having a couple of hours to yourself. I would be exhausted with working two jobs and having two children, too, so don't feel guilty about it.   |
Date: 5/16/2011 1:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 19092
some might think so, but your still above me. I'm a smoker...scum of the earth...  |
Date: 5/16/2011 3:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 4144
i don't blame you one bit. we all need it from time to time. not being nosey but do you pay this person to watch your kids? if so i don't see where they have the right to say anything. it's not like you'd deduct for those 2 hours.  |
Date: 5/16/2011 3:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 55533
You are NOT horrible. That person was a jerk for calling you that and they fail to see through another person's point of view.  Sorry you are going through that. Ignore what they say, you are a good person and that will show.  |
Date: 5/16/2011 3:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 62821
The more i see these kinds of posts the more i think Americans have it really hard. I mean, i'm struggling, but you guys... is it really this bad?  |
Date: 5/16/2011 3:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 21903
Oh, you're TERRIBLE! haha, kidding, obviously! I thought maybe she was mad b/c you left them with her. The fact that she is accusing you of neglecting them is ridiculous! Don't feel bad...some people don't know how to keep their noses out of other people's business. Good for you for getting a break, albeit a short one!   |
Date: 5/16/2011 5:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 63026
uh your lucky their not at daycare...Some teachers complain if the parents get off early and dont get their kids, or god forbid they're off and bring their kids in.
Actually what ticked them off was when they come in their pj's to drop off their kids..Ok It was only for the kids who act up and are bad on a daily basis.
Ahhh The joys of being a parent...
And no I don't your a bad person.  |
Date: 5/16/2011 8:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 12103
You have to take care of yourself before you take care of anyone else. If your a stress case and need a break, nothing is wrong with that. You can have more patience with your children if you take a little breather. I would think anyways. I have no children.  |
Date: 5/17/2011 2:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 62146
She may have had a bad day herself. But that does not make her right. People forget mothers are people too. Mothers these days are exspected to be the perfect mother aswell as perfect career women and all round perfect person to make liffe harder... Seriously your human too, You can rest you son seems to agree, and if you raised a son that smart. You do deserve a few hours rest at the end off the day.  |
Date: 5/17/2011 3:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 26303
Mmmm...sounds like she was concerned that the kids weren't getting mummy time...not so much that you had time to yourself. I don't think this was coming from a bad place. You yourself said you virtually went back to work straight after having your last child....so even though you need time to yourself, I don't argue that..I guess she was trying to say that maybe you could've spent some time with your kids. Im not saying you don't, I really don't know.. I'm trying to put it all in perspective. And like someone said, maybe she had had a bad day herself.  |
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Date: 5/17/2011 2:04:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 36901
I appreciate the support. She has since apologized. My father was there when the incident happened and he got very angry and told her how ridiculous it was. To answer your questions, No I don't pay her. It's not for lack of trying though. I have offered many times and she refuses. We do special things for her instead like gift cards so they can have a nice dinner and stuff like that. She was upset because the kids were upset and wanted me. Had I known that, of course I would have picked them up right away. |
