My only cell phone is a work issued one that they also let me use for personal. It's an iPhone 4 that I got when I started 4 years ago. They upgraded everyone's old phones in the fall, but missed me since I was on ML. When I came back to work, I requested a new phone but was denied because of budget cuts.
Well my phone just broke last night. I was I the middle of a call with international customers and the microphone just stopped working. So I finally will get a new phone but now am stuck with a broken one until it arrives. Luckily the internet still works fine so I can probe!
That's annoying that you had to wait until it became an issue but I'm glad you're finally getting a new phone!
I maybe need daycare advice. There are two in town that I was interested in. I know all of the rates and general policies of both but we've only toured the one I said I liked last week. The other one has been difficult to get a hold of. Every time I call they say I have to talk to this one specific lady. Last week she was on vacation, yesterday she left early, etc. She was also supposed to call me back but hasn't and the lady that keeps answering when I call has been useless. The one we went to last week was super easy to get info from and they told me to come down for a tour at my convenience. I liked the ladies there and that the babies in the infant room are all right around DD's age. They also have a slightly cheaper day rate, it's only a couple dollars less but it works out to something like $20+/month and over $300/year. I know that doesn't seem like much but considering that I'm going back to work just to pay down debt it is a lot. It's the equivalent of paying off a low balance credit card or paying a car off a month earlier so it's worth taking into consideration. Plus they can take her as little two days/week as opposed to three days minimum at the other one. I'm also thinking that if it's been this difficult just to set up a simple tour will I also have a hard time communicating with them while my kid is there? I don't know.
In any case, part of me feels like I'm just trying to come up with excuses to not bother checking this other daycare out because I really do feel good about the first one already. Then again I also feel like I should at least tour two daycares before making a final decision. But then what if the first one fills our spot while I'm waiting to hear back from the second one, you know?
Sorry if that was just a big jumbled up mess of questions, hopefully it makes enough sense. Ultimately I guess I'm asking if it's OK to just go with the first one without ever seeing the second one and if my concern about the communication issue is justified or if I'm maybe jumping to conclusions?
I think if you like the first one you should go with it. How a daycare responds to phone calls, inquiries, questions etc says a lot - IMO. So if the other one is a hassle just to get ahold of I would be worried about dealing with them once dd starts too.
There aren't a lot of daycare options close to me. I researched several and narrowed it down to 2. When I called one, they had a 15 month waitlist so I didn't bother touring. I toured the second place and likes it. I registered at the second place without touring any place else.
If you like the first place and it sounds like they are also better on paper, I think it is ok to just go with them.
Thanks, I figure I'm probably over thinking this but I just want to be sure I'm making the right decision. I was feeling really good about the whole daycare thing last week and my boss was very open to me going back to full time so it seems like everything is going as planned. I'm just kind of getting cold feet about it now and I'd like to firm things up before I let myself get any more wishy washy about it all.
We opted not to put DD in daycare this year because I can take her to work with me. But, I toured several before we reached that decision. I loved the first one we saw and still do and it will be the one we put her in next year. I didn't want to see any others after that first one. A dear family friend has run a daycare for 20+ years and said if you have to make an appointment to tour and can't just drop in, that's a bad sign. If it's difficult to reach them or get info from them, that's not a good sign either. I think you are just fine taking the open spot at the daycare you like!!
I maybe need daycare advice. There are two in town that I was interested in. I know all of the rates and general policies of both but we've only toured the one I said I liked last week. The other one has been difficult to get a hold of. Every time I call they say I have to talk to this one specific lady. Last week she was on vacation, yesterday she left early, etc. She was also supposed to call me back but hasn't and the lady that keeps answering when I call has been useless. The one we went to last week was super easy to get info from and they told me to come down for a tour at my convenience. I liked the ladies there and that the babies in the infant room are all right around DD's age. They also have a slightly cheaper day rate, it's only a couple dollars less but it works out to something like $20+/month and over $300/year. I know that doesn't seem like much but considering that I'm going back to work just to pay down debt it is a lot. It's the equivalent of paying off a low balance credit card or paying a car off a month earlier so it's worth taking into consideration. Plus they can take her as little two days/week as opposed to three days minimum at the other one. I'm also thinking that if it's been this difficult just to set up a simple tour will I also have a hard time communicating with them while my kid is there? I don't know.
In any case, part of me feels like I'm just trying to come up with excuses to not bother checking this other daycare out because I really do feel good about the first one already. Then again I also feel like I should at least tour two daycares before making a final decision. But then what if the first one fills our spot while I'm waiting to hear back from the second one, you know?
Sorry if that was just a big jumbled up mess of questions, hopefully it makes enough sense. Ultimately I guess I'm asking if it's OK to just go with the first one without ever seeing the second one and if my concern about the communication issue is justified or if I'm maybe jumping to conclusions?
I think if you like the first one you should go with it. How a daycare responds to phone calls, inquiries, questions etc says a lot - IMO. So if the other one is a hassle just to get ahold of I would be worried about dealing with them once dd starts too.
That's what I was thinking about the communication thing. I just needed some reassurance. Thanks!
Thanks, I figure I'm probably over thinking this but I just want to be sure I'm making the right decision. I was feeling really good about the whole daycare thing last week and my boss was very open to me going back to full time so it seems like everything is going as planned. I'm just kind of getting cold feet about it now and I'd like to firm things up before I let myself get any more wishy washy about it all.
We opted not to put DD in daycare this year because I can take her to work with me. But, I toured several before we reached that decision. I loved the first one we saw and still do and it will be the one we put her in next year. I didn't want to see any others after that first one. A dear family friend has run a daycare for 20+ years and said if you have to make an appointment to tour and can't just drop in, that's a bad sign. If it's difficult to reach them or get info from them, that's not a good sign either. I think you are just fine taking the open spot at the daycare you like!!
Thank you, that makes me feel a lot better actually! I think I will call the first one and see about getting DD enrolled there.
Post by sweetsurprise on Aug 5, 2015 10:18:24 GMT -5
staryb I agree with the other notches! #1 sabby2 I just bought my first simulac this week. Day one of half and half sucked. Day two went fine! Hope dd/your supply do better. MrsTinMKE resisting donuts?!
I got my booty out of bed and did 30 day shred, now I'm eating a quick breakfast and trying to decide how to contain DS while I shower. We have our home inspection this morning, and my brother is going to watch DS for me so I don't have to chase a baby around for 3 hours. Then I'm getting lunch with a friend. Should be a good day!
I had a great time at the game last night! We didn't win, in fact it was a horrendous loss, but we still had a lot of fun. They had 25oz beer cans so I had one of those and nachos for dinner, it was awesome!
Today I have some errands to run, laundry to do and pretty much all of my vacation packing to accomplish. Luckily DH took tomorrow off of work and we're not leaving until 6 or so, which means we also have most of tomorrow to get everything together. I'm so ready to get out of here!
Beer and nachos sounds amazing. Glad you had a good time.
I maybe need daycare advice. There are two in town that I was interested in. I know all of the rates and general policies of both but we've only toured the one I said I liked last week. The other one has been difficult to get a hold of. Every time I call they say I have to talk to this one specific lady. Last week she was on vacation, yesterday she left early, etc. She was also supposed to call me back but hasn't and the lady that keeps answering when I call has been useless. The one we went to last week was super easy to get info from and they told me to come down for a tour at my convenience. I liked the ladies there and that the babies in the infant room are all right around DD's age. They also have a slightly cheaper day rate, it's only a couple dollars less but it works out to something like $20+/month and over $300/year. I know that doesn't seem like much but considering that I'm going back to work just to pay down debt it is a lot. It's the equivalent of paying off a low balance credit card or paying a car off a month earlier so it's worth taking into consideration. Plus they can take her as little two days/week as opposed to three days minimum at the other one. I'm also thinking that if it's been this difficult just to set up a simple tour will I also have a hard time communicating with them while my kid is there? I don't know.
In any case, part of me feels like I'm just trying to come up with excuses to not bother checking this other daycare out because I really do feel good about the first one already. Then again I also feel like I should at least tour two daycares before making a final decision. But then what if the first one fills our spot while I'm waiting to hear back from the second one, you know?
Sorry if that was just a big jumbled up mess of questions, hopefully it makes enough sense. Ultimately I guess I'm asking if it's OK to just go with the first one without ever seeing the second one and if my concern about the communication issue is justified or if I'm maybe jumping to conclusions?
Honestly I would just go with the first one. If you really liked it then there isn't any reason to go tour a lot of them. It would also worry me how flaky the other one seems to be.
staryb I think the fact that you can't get ahold of the right person for a tour isn't right. It's good that they other place said come by whenever..meaning they don't have to put on a good face because it's always good. Plus major points to it being cheaper. Always trust you gut..you won't regret that. It's important to feel good about a place..whatever the reasons are.
I maybe need daycare advice. There are two in town that I was interested in. I know all of the rates and general policies of both but we've only toured the one I said I liked last week. The other one has been difficult to get a hold of. Every time I call they say I have to talk to this one specific lady. Last week she was on vacation, yesterday she left early, etc. She was also supposed to call me back but hasn't and the lady that keeps answering when I call has been useless. The one we went to last week was super easy to get info from and they told me to come down for a tour at my convenience. I liked the ladies there and that the babies in the infant room are all right around DD's age. They also have a slightly cheaper day rate, it's only a couple dollars less but it works out to something like $20+/month and over $300/year. I know that doesn't seem like much but considering that I'm going back to work just to pay down debt it is a lot. It's the equivalent of paying off a low balance credit card or paying a car off a month earlier so it's worth taking into consideration. Plus they can take her as little two days/week as opposed to three days minimum at the other one. I'm also thinking that if it's been this difficult just to set up a simple tour will I also have a hard time communicating with them while my kid is there? I don't know.
In any case, part of me feels like I'm just trying to come up with excuses to not bother checking this other daycare out because I really do feel good about the first one already. Then again I also feel like I should at least tour two daycares before making a final decision. But then what if the first one fills our spot while I'm waiting to hear back from the second one, you know?
Sorry if that was just a big jumbled up mess of questions, hopefully it makes enough sense. Ultimately I guess I'm asking if it's OK to just go with the first one without ever seeing the second one and if my concern about the communication issue is justified or if I'm maybe jumping to conclusions?
Honestly I would just go with the first one. If you really liked it then there isn't any reason to go tour a lot of them. It would also worry me how flaky the other one seems to be.
Yes I agree, there is no reason you have to see more than one. Do you have any recommendations for the one you like? We needed new daycare for when we move. We have a friend in the area and are using their daycare. I went to visit but their rec sealed it for us. We didn't look beyond the one place.
If you like it, it's in your price range and have availability then no reason to keep looking
Does your baby... Share toys? Wave? Do other tricks? Go!
My baby waves, plays peek a boo, and blows kisses. She does not share toys, in fact she steals them from other babies. Her favorite is blowing kisses at daddy and little boys we meet. We may be in trouble.
Does your baby... Share toys? Wave? Do other tricks? Go!
DD waved bye bye, she claps her hands, and she tries to share her toys with our dog.
The other night she had a book and open ed it and looked down at the pages and said "aaaah, ahhh, ahh" then she looked up at me, turned the page and did it again. She was "reading". So funny!
Does your baby... Share toys? Wave? Do other tricks? Go!
She does share toys and snacks too. Yesterday she fed me a cheerio
As for other tricks, she can climb stairs, play peek a boo, point and recently she's started standing, leaned against the coffee table, while drinking her bottles.
Post by sweetsurprise on Aug 5, 2015 12:12:32 GMT -5
DS flaps his arms when he sees us and tries to wave. He turns pages. He loves knocking over towers. He is a good sharer of toys and will softly place his hand on my hand if I extend my hand towards him.
DS sort of waves by flapping both his arms. He plays peekaboo, usually by "hiding" behind a door and then peeking out. Occasionally he will share one of his toys with us. He thinks it's really funny to stick his pacifier in DH's mouth.
He also claps and sometimes tries to sing along to music going "ah, ah, ah"
Does your baby... Share toys? Wave? Do other tricks? Go!
My baby: Waves shakes her head no is walking :/ bites me and tries to rip my face off last night she started the cutest babbling! Its sounds like she is trying to talk to me. I melted
Our baby waves his arms like crazy when happy too. And yes he's started to bite us. I yelped the other day and it scared him and he started crying. I told him what's up with that - you bite me and then you cry?
Does your baby... Share toys? Wave? Do other tricks? Go!
My baby: Waves shakes her head no is walking :/ bites me and tries to rip my face off last night she started the cutest babbling! Its sounds like she is trying to talk to me. I melted
Does your baby... Share toys? Wave? Do other tricks? Go!
My baby: Waves shakes her head no is walking :/ bites me and tries to rip my face off last night she started the cutest babbling! Its sounds like she is trying to talk to me. I melted
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