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I've been watching a neighbor's daughter as she is in nursing school. Said daughter is having an AWFUL day. She has been crying, saying, "I want Mommy," or, "I want Daddy," all morning thus far. I don't know what to do!She isn't normally like this, mind you. She normally plays and is happy and fine. A few times, in the hour before her Dad picks her up after work, she's gotten kind of sad but nothing like this. Should I call her Mom? She has class and lab all day and I know missing it would throw her off. Her Dad can't really leave work. Would you be upset if the babysitter DIDN'T call if your child was crying all day? Or is this just to be expected with a child who is three at times? I'm so lost. :)
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Okay. I'm trying. However, if she wakes up Parker one more time with the crying (she woke him up the first time I put him down for his morning nap), I'm calling. ;) She's currently amused by TV which feels like a cop out but it's the only thing that stopped the crying. Eesh.Someone say a prayer or think good thoughts. It's a trying day over here! :)
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You poor thing! Having babysat for friend's children who had days like that, I feel for you!
Do you have any idea of how the Mom would feel about this? My personal feeling is that I wouldn't call (unless you can't take it any more!) but that is based on my kids. Maybe if you can get outside for a walk or something as a distraction after Parker gets up? (And I wouldn't feel badly about the TV if it is working!) Does she still nap? Maybe if you can make it through until nap time, she'll wake up with a new outlook! :)
Good luck!
Since this isn't her normal behavior, and if she isn't sick/have a fever, she's likely just having a bad day. It is Monday too and I don't know about anyone else's kids, but mine typically have the worst day of the week on Monday. Weekend routines are so different for us so Monday can be difficult getting back to normal.
You might just try validating her feelings "I know you miss Mommy" and maybe try asking her if she'd like to make a card or draw something special for Mommy.
Failing t.v., cuddling etc. try blowing bubbles at her. I don't know what it is about bubbles but they seem to make kids laugh.
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I do remember times that I missed my parents too; my grandmother would watch me during the week, then my parents would come and get me on the weekends. For some reason, I was easily placated by food. Grandma would say..."let's bake some cookies" and I'd forget all about my parents for a while. She'd get out sprinkles and let me decorate them etc. (that's probably why I'm so overweight today LOL) Anyway, I feel for you...oh, btw, I wouldn't call unless she is sick or something either. As a nurse, I know instructors aren't too sympathetic for their students to leave unless it is a life or death emergency. Blessings, Michelle P.S. Schmenna: Love love love the avatar!
I guess hiring a nanny is more better and convenient option.... Be sure to take into consideration the credibility of each reference. For example, the comments of a friend or family member who may not have employed this person as a babysitter or Nanny are less valuable than those of someone who has seen the sitter in action. Also, parents who have only known the babysitter for a few weeks may be less reliable than those with whom the sitter has worked for a long period of time. When you speak with references, you can ask if they know of any other parents for whom the babysitter has worked, and then contact those people.
I don't know what it is about bubbles but they seem to make kids laugh.
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BrockBaby
Ahhhh perhaps that is what I need..then i wouldn't get light-headed from MORE MORE MORE!!!! LOL