Messages By: tray00

I moved from a smaller city  (Saskatoon, SK) to a much bigger city (Edmonton, AB) I worked from the day I graduated until the day I moved.  I had a job lined up here, but couldn't find a dayhome.  It was very scary.  I decided to stay at home with my kids and help other mothers.  I watched others children for 7 years. 

I would suggest when looking for care and after rec'ving the care, that you do these few things......make sure they come home with crafts and pictures, even if they are 10 mths old they can hold a crayon, and the caregiver can help make a picture.  Ask the caregiver no matter what the picture looks like you would like to see it come home. 

Food....what if you are serving something my child doesn't like? Do you make them eat it?  Do they go hungry? Or do you serve something else?  Or can I bring something for the days you are serving that?  What are they eating?  Is their a meal planner?  What are the portion sizes? Drinks?

How often do they play outside?  how often do you go for a walk?  Or to the park?  What would you do in an emergency if you had to leave to go to the hospital? How would you fit everyone in your car?  Do you have enough seat belts?  Ask to see thier Drivers licence (regulary) car insurance?  Do you disipline your kids differently from my kids? 

There is so much I could say.....but also remember that the person watching your child is raising your child more then you are.  You pick your kids up, go home make supper and clean up and then you  have an hour or two to play and put them to bed, and you have the weekends.  Treat your caregiver as part of the family, tell them how the night was, tell them they didn't eat breakfast, tell them as much as you can, and if dad usually picks up and today it is going to be mom, and that makes it 5 mintues later, call the caregiver let her know.  5 mitnues late can be a big part on your caregivers lives.  Rememeber they have a life too.  They need to spend time with thier family too.  Respect your caregiver, they better you treat them the more they will respect you.  Pay them on time.  Even once in a while bring a treat for the kids, like watermellon, or cupcakes on a birthday.  We really appreciate that.  Communication is a big thing.  Show appreciation to your caregiver, when it is her birthday, make a card and give to her.  It is so easy to feel unappreciated, even by your own family.

I could go on for ever.  But that is all for now.........Tray

Con't from below post....

Pop in with out notice occassionally.  Come 15 minutes early.  Another thing I would suggest is take an afternoon off work or come over on a Saturday, and stay for coffee.  See how the kids play together.  See how things are going. 

ANd be on time, even in the morning when dropping them off, and in the pm when picking them up.  I had this one lady that I agreed I would continue watching her girl (she got a new job and started at 7am) I agreed to start at 630am, so I would get up an hour earlier, which also my kids would get up, (they heard me) and then she wouldn't show up.  Used to make me so mad.  She would phone me at 9am and say her dad ended up staying home.  She did that all the time.  Sometimes she wouldn't call me at all, and then I would phone her and wonder what was going on, and she wouldn't say " didn't her dad call you? That was another thing she said all the time. 

Anyhow.....Like I said I could go on and on.....LOL 

Yes it is up to the parents to talk to their kids about sex, disease and pregnancy, etc. But if a school is handing out condoms they should be telling the kids about sex and what goes with it.  The school should also have everyparent sign a consent form that they are aware of this going on.  And in order to get a condom you can punch the kids name in to the computer and if the parent has agreed to this, their would be something in the childs profile saying it is ok to give their kid a condom.   

Checked in a few times yesterday and no one posted.   

Well Good luck to everyone tring to quit and who have all ready quit (not to start again)  

Hi guys and gals....haven't heard from alot of the people that used to be on this board, it seems no one has found this new site or something.  Not sure where Shelly went she was quiting and then disappeared.  The board just isn't the same.  The support isn't their, and most of the time it is like I am talking to myself. Not saying you that are here aren't supportive, but their isn't enough, I guess is what I am saying.  Maybe over time this board will pick up.  And once in a while I will read some posts.   

I will let you all no My quit date is August 16th.  A couple friends from elementary school are getting together and spending the whole day together(they are both non-smokers for about three years).  I have decided that is my day.  I don't smoke around people that don't smoke, (I leave the room), so what a better time.   

Mario, I wish you all the luck with your smoke free life!  Be proud of yourself! 

Good luck to all of you and take care! 

I after reading back on some posts, I think people are finding the reply with quote confussing.  I think this girl meant to reply to dance mom, it was her who's daughter was having those issues, and is involved in Dance.  I am not sure that the way the board is set up is working well with everyone!  LOL  It is confussing for some when they go to reply to something.   

Anyhow, School is starting soon.....prayers for all! 

I have to disagree the New Brunswich is the only provice that can is totally bilingual.   

I think the whole country of Canada has such a mixed variety of languages.  No matter where you go, people speak something different.  Here in Alberta we have a town (with a French name) most of the people speak English and French, but their are some people that don't speak French.  But for the most part you can walk into a store and speak french with the lady at the desk.   I am sure in New Brunswich their is poeple that aren't bi-lingual.   

It is a great opportunity to be able to speak differnt languages, I however only know English.  Their is a few words I know in other languages, but I do wish I knew more! 

Hi everyone.  Thought I would post about Peter Jennings.  Yes, Ann I heard that he died. (of course I did - it is in the news!) Very sad.  I think Lung cancer would be like drowning.  Death is such a scary thing.  I hope to go peacefully.  Sorry I don't mean to be morbid! 

I don't expect a miracle to hit me in the head.  But I know I will quit.  I have changed my quit date to August 16th, (from Sept) I know this has to be done.  Leasp, have you quit?  (you said you are reading these) Wonder where Shelly is and how she is doing?  Linda never did find us did she?  Janetpoof, I don't think she found us either.   

Last night it felt as though it was a cold winters night.  Brrrr!  Tongiht it is dropping to 2 degrees. Now that is cold!  LOL  Is summer over!  I have this terrible sore throat like I have never had before.  It scares me that maybe I have throat cancer!  Terible to have to think that way!  I know it is just a sore throat, but I can't help but think that.   

I have been busy, I am srtipping the paint off some 2 old bed side tables, almost have all the paint off them, then I will stain them.  The tables are for sure 60 yrs old.  The were my husbands grammas.  Also been getting ready and find some crap to put in a garage sale.  Also tring to plan some holidays, not sure where we are going to go yet, I have been looking on the internet to see where some local camprounds are.  (we are originally from another province so I am not familar with this area) 

Anyhow.....I wanted to say hi.  I am still reading, take care all! 

I will quit smoking in 6 days, 16 hours, 22 minutes and 1 seconds.
Tray 

"As of July 1, 2000, about 757,000 souls are proud to call New Brunswick home, and most of them live along the coasts and in the river valleys. Based on 1996 census results, about 33 per cent of them are French-speaking, and New Brunswick is Canada's only official bilingual province." 

Looks like a nice place to live. It was nice to check out the info - I haven't done that since my high school days!