Snowing in Boston! We are closed for tomorrow, Tues is also DH's day off so we'll both be home with the babies. I'm just really hoping we don't loose power :/
He likes it as long as I'm there! It's been a bit of a rough transition since they switched up the teachers on us last minute. The new teachers are lovely people, but he's really slow to warm up to strangers.
I'm kinda bummed that his teachers from last semester (mommy and me type classes) are teaching the older class instead of his class. I was hoping they'd help him adjust more quickly. Mama needs a break! I'm the only parent still staying for the whole class. I escaped for 15 minutes last week and he screamed the whole time.
We just got the packet for the full day 2's program next year. I don't know how I can leave him from 9-2 if I can't even leave him for 2 hours.
Poor dude. Hopefully, he'll start getting more comfy soon and give you some alone time.
I would think this is pretty common though, especially for kids w/ SAHMs. Did the teachers have any tips?
The teachers have been really great and supportive and full of good tips. They keep reassuring me that its normal and he's doing a great job. I just feel like kind of a failure of a parent for not putting him in daycare or leaving him with a nanny sooner.
(I know I'm being ridiculous, but it's hard not to take it personally when all the other kids let their parents leave. I'm sure I'd feel sad if he let me go that easily too, so poor kid can't win)
One of the teachers was talking to me today and was like, "I'm honestly shocked at how quickly these kids adjusted, normally we have parents attending for the first 6 weeks". Soooo did not make me feel better. I'm selfish and don't want to be sitting there for 6+ weeks!
Guess it's better that we go through this separation process now, than dealing with it in pre-k!
Poor H has been listening to me bemoan quitting my job, and how I think we'd all be better off if I had kept working and sent him to daycare. (Never mind the fact that we couldn't afford daycare on my salary)
NYC public schools are closed tomorrow. I hope this means my workplace will be closed tomorrow too. I mean, I don't see how we could be open if there is a travel ban as of 11:00 pm tonight and the snow will only get worse overnight.
If we lose power it will be okay because DH is going to buy some emergency Oreos from Stop & Shop on his way to picking up DD from daycare.
I'm in Princeton and hopefully heading back home (Burlington County) soon, no later than 3. DH is already home. I don't work tomorrow anyway, so no "real" snow day for me.
Post by zeewifeandmama on Jan 26, 2015 13:56:55 GMT -5
Not snowing here yet. I was at the $tree buying random cheap art supplies to keep my kids busy and there were like 20 people buying up all the candles.
ETA: spoke too soon, just started snowing. North of Boston.
Post by moopoint17 on Jan 26, 2015 14:14:13 GMT -5
NNJ here. We had flurries, then it stopped. Now it's starting up again.
I'm working remotely but there are a few people in the office. Our big boss, who's in the office, sent out an email that everyone should leave the in mid-afternoon. And then he set up a meeting from 3-4PM. 4PM is not mid-afternoon. Not that it matters for me, but sucks for those in the office.
Don't stress. It's only the very fortunate who can SAH and have daycare/a nanny. J will do great!
I need new mom friends in my day to day life. All the other SAHMs in my building have nannies, and 2 or 3 bedrooms. Totally stupid that I feel broke compared to them. And I'm super lucky that my H is around so much to help, unlike them.
Don't stress. Â It's only the very fortunate who can SAH and have daycare/a nanny. Â J will do great!
I need new mom friends in my day to day life. All the other SAHMs in my building have nannies, and 2 or 3 bedrooms. Totally stupid that I feel broke compared to them. And I'm super lucky that my H is around so much to help, unlike them.
In this city ANYONE can make you feel broke. Try to ignore it, mama. We're all moms, regardless of money. (Hug)
212 - Dude. You are killing me. Too cute. O would be smashing that thing around like he was Jimi Hendrix.
J usually does his fair share of smashing and throwing, but there are very strict rules about the violins. Today he listened and followed them. Totally winning this parent thing.
Checking in from Westchester County. Light snow falling, DH already home because his district had an early dismissal. They haven't called for tomorrow yet, but I don't see how they can avoid cancelling, unless the forecast is completely inaccurate. I work from home, so business as usual for me.
I need new mom friends in my day to day life. All the other SAHMs in my building have nannies, and 2 or 3 bedrooms. Totally stupid that I feel broke compared to them. And I'm super lucky that my H is around so much to help, unlike them.
In this city ANYONE can make you feel broke. Try to ignore it, mama. We're all moms, regardless of money. (Hug)
Definitely! You're the richest mama I know, and still one of my most favorite down to earth people. Just getting irritated with the moms in my building who are all "Just leave him with a nanny! He'll adjust!" Some of us can't afford to live on one income, rent in an expensive building, AND get a nanny.
In this city ANYONE can make you feel broke. Try to ignore it, mama. We're all moms, regardless of money. (Hug)
Definitely! You're the richest mama I know, and still one of my most favorite down to earth people. Just getting irritated with the moms in my building who are all "Just leave him with a nanny! He'll adjust!" Some of us can't afford to live on one income, rent in an expensive building, AND get a nanny.
If by me, you mean my husband...
But I get it. I have friends who say the same thing. They just ASSume. Some people just have trouble seeing beyond their own noses.
Post by countthestars on Jan 26, 2015 14:45:24 GMT -5
I JUST GOT HOME! YAYYYY I'm not stuck in CT for work!!
We are expecting at least 3 feet here. School is already closed for tomorrow and Weds, daycare is also closed tomorrow. I don't want to lose power, but since I WFH I'd love to lose internet!
It snowed for a while this morning, stopped, and has now picked up again in the last 90 minutes. Early on it was fluffy, but now it's starting to stick. I'm happy I left work around 1pm and came home early.
I slid on a patch of black ice this morning, and had a difficult time backing up a friend's driving when picking up DS this afternoon. My tires spun, and I had to go back down their hill and try again. Then when I got to the top I was going so fast that I almost hit a car. Eek.
I might ask for more updates, if you don't mind. My folks are in South Jersey but my mom had surgery in Philadelphia this morning (around now, actually). They were planning on staying the night in Cherry Hill but I'm afraid they'll get stuck in Philly or Cherry Hill for a couple days if they don't book home this afternoon.
How is your mom doing? Did they decide to head home or not? The snow is starting to pick up. I hope they won't get stuck!
I might ask for more updates, if you don't mind. My folks are in South Jersey but my mom had surgery in Philadelphia this morning (around now, actually). They were planning on staying the night in Cherry Hill but I'm afraid they'll get stuck in Philly or Cherry Hill for a couple days if they don't book home this afternoon.
How is your mom doing? Did they decide to head home or not? The snow is starting to pick up. I hope they won't get stuck!
They're driving home now. Fortunately, I think they got ahead of most of it - they'll take it slow. Thanks for asking!
I'm jealous of all of you. We need a good dump of snow here. I want a true snow day (not a cold day) and DH is itching to use his brand new snowmobile.
Don't stress. It's only the very fortunate who can SAH and have daycare/a nanny. J will do great!
I need new mom friends in my day to day life. All the other SAHMs in my building have nannies, and 2 or 3 bedrooms. Totally stupid that I feel broke compared to them. And I'm super lucky that my H is around so much to help, unlike them.
If you ever want to hang out with someone poorer than you we can make arrangements. We're all broke compared to someone!
I do tell myself that often though, about our time being worth more than money. I don't want a job with crazy hours, nor do I want my spouse to work one.
He likes it as long as I'm there! It's been a bit of a rough transition since they switched up the teachers on us last minute. The new teachers are lovely people, but he's really slow to warm up to strangers.
I'm kinda bummed that his teachers from last semester (mommy and me type classes) are teaching the older class instead of his class. I was hoping they'd help him adjust more quickly. Mama needs a break! I'm the only parent still staying for the whole class. I escaped for 15 minutes last week and he screamed the whole time.
We just got the packet for the full day 2's program next year. I don't know how I can leave him from 9-2 if I can't even leave him for 2 hours.
Poor dude. Hopefully, he'll start getting more comfy soon and give you some alone time.
I would think this is pretty common though, especially for kids w/ SAHMs. Did the teachers have any tips?
I'm a SAHM and we put DS in preschool this fall. It took him about a fortnight to adjust, the first week he cried and I cried harder. Now he LOVES school. There is one little boy who cries most of the class off and on, but the teachers do a great job with him.
You're doing a great job - honestly I don't know a ton of people who SAH with with a nanny. He will adjust. I know a ton of people who don't put their kids in any program until age 3.
Hugs, I know how it can make one feel when you feel that you don't measure up. You do - above and beyond!