tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post1123877990024243510..comments2023-10-28T09:40:57.479-04:00Comments on Moments of Mommyhood: I'm a Quitter!Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00522954253640067555noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-70191822069020108622009-02-08T21:37:00.000-05:002009-02-08T21:37:00.000-05:00Good for you! That said, it sounds like you need t...Good for you! That said, it sounds like you need to put your policies in writing and keep extra copies on hand for idiots like that woman.Mrs4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-89550566024069141592009-02-06T17:49:00.000-05:002009-02-06T17:49:00.000-05:00Whoo hoo! Yeah! Good for you for standing up for y...Whoo hoo! Yeah! Good for you for standing up for yourself and getting out of a crappy situation!Hula's Secret Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297205662014556208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-17080278927602011272009-02-04T20:21:00.000-05:002009-02-04T20:21:00.000-05:00People don't understand how much work childcar...People don't understand how much work childcare is. My aunt is a provider and people try to take advantage of her all the time. She will even keep kids on the weekends and when it is time to pay the parent always has an excuse.Steshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09910194645577246845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-32191695202439391032009-02-04T15:44:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:44:00.000-05:00That doesn't sound like quitting to me. That ...That doesn't sound like quitting to me. That sounds like being smart and getting yourself out of a not-so-good situation.Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03574975463738519560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-55188823288213537342009-02-04T14:42:00.000-05:002009-02-04T14:42:00.000-05:00Well, it sounds to me like you made the very best ...Well, it sounds to me like you made the very best decision. Sounds like the Mother needed you as a Mother herself ... she also sounds very useless and dishonest. <br><br>You have all my support in this decision! <br><br>Alison in France<br>The Bernard BunchPrincess Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462601473590517921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-3420097400869786062009-02-03T14:43:00.000-05:002009-02-03T14:43:00.000-05:00I'm on the SITS welcome wagon and thought I wo...I'm on the SITS welcome wagon and thought I would drop in to say HI!<br><br>Good for you...it sounds like she was becoming <i>dependent</i> on you and definitely taking advantage of the situation.Brandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775110752834313420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-89503325940648567652009-02-03T12:57:00.000-05:002009-02-03T12:57:00.000-05:00My blood boils when I hear stories like this. I of...My blood boils when I hear stories like this. I often feel taken advantage of by the mom whos little boy I watch. That is why I am giving my notice tomorrow!Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08317389855681798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-11825020492284233452009-02-03T12:28:00.000-05:002009-02-03T12:28:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you quit!! Life is too short...who...I'm so glad you quit!! Life is too short...who needs this kind of hassle. Now you've made room in your life for a much better client!resplendentlifehttp://resplendentlife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-50880294147878977492009-02-03T09:33:00.000-05:002009-02-03T09:33:00.000-05:00GOOD FOR YOU!! It sounds like you were being take...GOOD FOR YOU!! It sounds like you were being taken advantage of. Stand your ground and YOU ARE NOT A QUITTER!! You are making decisions that are for the betterment of you and your family!! (0:Jillenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701640875749819676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-69103114733459759432009-02-03T05:01:00.000-05:002009-02-03T05:01:00.000-05:00sounds to me like you are doing EXACTLY the RIGHT ...sounds to me like you are doing EXACTLY the RIGHT thing! congrats!Mamarazzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11053091142306052509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-4820762486742461182009-02-03T00:46:00.000-05:002009-02-03T00:46:00.000-05:00Wow! You go girl. Seems like with all she has pu...Wow! You go girl. Seems like with all she has put you through you would have left long ago, at least that would have been me. Congrats to you for putting up with all that mess for so long. You saint! I not only think you shoulndt have any regrets, I think you should feel GREAT about it.<br><br>Love and Prayers,<br><br>TimThe Thompson'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-35100333498753500672009-02-02T23:43:00.000-05:002009-02-02T23:43:00.000-05:00I wouldn't call that quitting - you were just ...I wouldn't call that quitting - you were just putting an end to the insanity! It sounds like you made the right decision - she can see who will put up with her nonsense.Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10110041382116193467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-61503911527608885322009-02-02T22:43:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:43:00.000-05:00I just hope that momma reads your blog so she know...I just hope that momma reads your blog so she knows how ridiculous she is. But then she'll probably have to call you and see what to do about it! ;O)<br><br>You DEFINITELY made the right decision!tara @ kidzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18445133464180170403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-38280378569863671042009-02-02T22:19:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:19:00.000-05:00Since I do daycare, I can feel your pain! I hate ...Since I do daycare, I can feel your pain! I hate feeling taken advantage of and luckily for the most part, my parents are pretty good. But, there are days....Amber, That's Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05109359036453438923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-63025090197939729512009-02-02T21:59:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:59:00.000-05:00What the heck?! She calls you on what to do with h...What the heck?! She calls you on what to do with her kid?? Wow. She sounds lonely and immature.<br>Good for you for not letting her walk all over you and or use you anymore. Like Saundra asks... What was her reaction??Lanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08853865655822876667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-617372917776047902009-02-02T21:56:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:56:00.000-05:00I don't think you are a quitter. Sounds like ...I don't think you are a quitter. Sounds like you put up with a lot of crap for quite a while. She was taking advantage of you and your good nature. Good for you!!pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11549579351659690784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-87539689571595594692009-02-02T21:40:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:40:00.000-05:00Good for you! I think its great that you did what ...Good for you! I think its great that you did what was right for you!Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03885567663428889803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-57670334835464461062009-02-02T21:15:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:15:00.000-05:00Not quitter, self-preserver.I know that my daycare...Not quitter, self-preserver.<br><br>I know that my daycare provider says the worst part of the job is the parents.The Wife O Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05141983922891527661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-30121772031911623302009-02-02T20:56:00.000-05:002009-02-02T20:56:00.000-05:00A quitter for a VERY good reason! That sounds a w...A quitter for a VERY good reason! That sounds a whole lot better, don't cha think?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13297382150275089735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-16789516443822467972009-02-02T20:35:00.000-05:002009-02-02T20:35:00.000-05:00Good for you!Good for you!My Side of the Story!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04481463247285317422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-35847140776913745622009-02-02T20:23:00.000-05:002009-02-02T20:23:00.000-05:00Good for you, Sandy! Sometimes you have to kick th...Good for you, Sandy! Sometimes you have to kick that birdie out of it's nest to teach it to fly on it's own! I say hooray for you!Bee and Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889046641523000211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-85440721354708653482009-02-02T19:28:00.000-05:002009-02-02T19:28:00.000-05:00I would have never called you a quitter. I would ...I would have never called you a quitter. I would have said, "it is about time you kick that woman to the curb!" :)<br><br>Your time is important and if she doesn't want to follow the rules, bye. Good for you!<br><br>It is the year of Hula!!!Vickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096758413292331253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-25691747530591630192009-02-02T19:22:00.000-05:002009-02-02T19:22:00.000-05:00Uhhhh. no... you are not a quitter... you are an a...Uhhhh. no... you are not a quitter... you are an adult who doesn't want to babysit a grown woman!<br><br>What did she say when you told her? Dish!Saundra@ItalianMamaGoneCrazyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14534463785605832840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-50252607006405478982009-02-02T18:55:00.000-05:002009-02-02T18:55:00.000-05:00Good for you! But don't toss in the towel com...Good for you! But don't toss in the towel completely, for every family that sucks, there is one that will appreciate what you do for them.Megryansmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11186297078340530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865892194987309304.post-74194783433945128522009-02-02T18:49:00.000-05:002009-02-02T18:49:00.000-05:00Congrats!!!! Good for you!!! You shouldn't hav...Congrats!!!! Good for you!!! You shouldn't have to deal with all of that! That's what doctors and advice nurses are for!!!Young Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02130063866026301539noreply@blogger.com