Ok all you homedaycare ladies,
I am haveing a hardtime when my daycare kids leave and it's time for my own 2. How do i turn off the daycare lady and turn on "mommy mode".Does anyone else have this prob?
Yes, I find that to be a issue. I would also like me time, but then I am not spending enough time with MY children. I make weekends extra special, try to spend one on one time with each child.
Also if they are in the home, let them have some extra mom time at rest time :)
i'm lucky enough to have a day off during the week from the other children so i do get to have a me and sam day. we don't do anthing special but he finally gets to watch a movie or show on tv that he likes. and doesn't have to share. and it's nice to be able to give him lots of hugs and kisses thru out the day.
I know what you mean! I work in a day care though. My youngest is in the infant and toddler room where I work! My oldest is 4 and in the preschool program. When I get home I often talk to my 4 year old like the toddlers I care for. He will give me the funniest look and I know that I am acting like daycare teacher and not mom! I try to make special time with him by coloring a picture together or reading books. I do spend my break every day holding my youngest son and being with him! I have a hard time separating myself from him, because I am with him all day. That is why I spend my break with him! I tell all the girls that it is my mom time and my teacher time is off duty! I know it is silly , but I get that Mom time everyday!
My daughter(2) and I have a secret that she can't tell the other children. Right now after they leave we have a piece of candy. In the past we watched some TV or played a favorite game, or did something really messy that I don't want to do with all the kids. We take about 30 minutes doing something together, then I turn on her music and she dances while I cook dinner. Sometimes she helps me with dinner, but that can get frustrating if I am hurrying. She has just started being able to help set the table. Dad comes home around this time and he plays with her until dinner is ready. I'm not sure what I'd do in your situation, because your kids are such different ages. Secret fun works well for me, and I'm sure you can find something they both like.
