tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post1474767896927152008..comments2023-08-09T06:52:13.737-04:00Comments on Burgh Baby: Something that Makes My Head Go *KABLOOEY*Burgh Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-7339886837393717532009-02-15T14:39:00.000-05:002009-02-15T14:39:00.000-05:00You're crazy...but for many OTHER reasons. Kudos ...You're crazy...but for many OTHER reasons. Kudos to you and any other parent who takes the time to show their kids how important they are. I think that parents who take the time to cuddle and shower their kids with affection are less likely to have kids that turn out to be messed up later in life. You'll know when to cut back, and she'll let you know when she wants her independence.rebelliousflawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013393893330791518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-8017062814211078512009-02-12T14:09:00.000-05:002009-02-12T14:09:00.000-05:00No judgment from me, since Little Man's teachers t...No judgment from me, since Little Man's teachers think I'm the psycho overprotective mother because I walk my child to class instead of leaving him at the drop off at the door.<BR/><BR/>Why do I walk him to class? Because he asked me to. I left him a few times at the drop off and one day, when we pulled into the parking lot he begged me to walk him to his class.<BR/><BR/>There are many things I'm not going to let my child manipulate me with.<BR/><BR/>But if my child asks me to take two minutes out of my day to park my car and walk him to his class then I will. And the teachers can stuff their attitude and think what they want of me.<BR/><BR/>Because me and my child know the truth.<BR/><BR/>And so do you and Alexis. <BR/><BR/>So I say if both of you are happy with the carrying arrangement, then screw the memo and the rules.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-32344632589380113382009-02-12T13:32:00.000-05:002009-02-12T13:32:00.000-05:00Okay, I can see why the preschool teacher moms adv...Okay, I can see why the preschool teacher moms advocate letting a child walk rather than be carried if it helps with transition and prevents class-disrupting melt-downs. However, if at all possible carry your child as often as possible because you will miss it when they're too big. Just tried to carry my sick, 80 lb., 11 year-old son into the doctor's office and couldn't. He would let me! Can't blame him, really. But he was soooo sick he could hardly make it in and mommy-bear wanted to protect and care for her cub, ya know? So enjoy it while it's still possible, as much as possible. It will be gone someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-27157851717652584772009-02-12T12:21:00.000-05:002009-02-12T12:21:00.000-05:00Yeah, I'm with you. Childcare workers can sometim...Yeah, I'm with you. Childcare workers can sometimes be a bit rigid and/or a little insane. She's your girl, so if you want to carry her, go right ahead.<BR/><BR/>(does it sometimes seem their crazy rules are only there to make it easier on them??? You're paying them, so they should suck it up a little, huh? I'm just askin.)HPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873267945591483016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-41996778644374637262009-02-12T08:37:00.000-05:002009-02-12T08:37:00.000-05:00I've got your back on this one. The only reason I...I've got your back on this one. The only reason I don't carry my nearly 6 year old into kindergarten is because he WANTS to be independent. The nerve. Enjoy it. Milk it. Feel free to Kablooey on Crazy Daycare Lady on my behalf, too, if she says anything.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-84029490055588227652009-02-11T22:11:00.000-05:002009-02-11T22:11:00.000-05:00No, you're totally not crazy. I say ignore away! A...No, you're totally not crazy. I say ignore away! All too soon she'll be too big to carry and you'll kick yourself if you don't cuddle with her while you can!Colleen - Mommy Always Winshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642830408176398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-45590930196114732182009-02-11T21:02:00.000-05:002009-02-11T21:02:00.000-05:00Well, it says should, not must, so I'd just keep d...Well, it says should, not must, so I'd just keep doing what works for yall.<BR/><BR/>I worked at five daycares through college and the more laid back ones who kinda let their parents decide the ins and outs had more successful transitions than the ones that were forced to do something they weren't ready for. If day care lady doesn't like salt on her floors than she shouldn't expect you to walk her in. What? Is she going to float in?andriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936122859722777328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-27944888340985465922009-02-11T20:14:00.000-05:002009-02-11T20:14:00.000-05:00Ignore it. Totally. There is no way I would let ...Ignore it. Totally. <BR/>There is no way I would let a letter tell me how I should raise my child. <BR/>You are the parent. If that time is special to you and Alexis then don't they think it would be more detrimental to her well being to take that away. <BR/>And for the record, I carry my 2.5 year old in and out of daycare and some days my 4.5 year old still needs me to walk her to her classroom in Pre-K.Valreegrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552114570276566087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-55812788795806093082009-02-11T19:04:00.000-05:002009-02-11T19:04:00.000-05:00@Julie--The good news is that she absolutely never...@Julie--The good news is that she absolutely never goes into the toddler or preschool rooms. She loves the nursery, but is apparently afraid of the kids that can talk back.Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-15201994253563003952009-02-11T17:15:00.000-05:002009-02-11T17:15:00.000-05:00My head is still spinning from the grammar....she ...My head is still spinning from the grammar....she is educating young minds?! And, cuddle while you can :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217075572981296892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-4379150386511425432009-02-11T16:49:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:49:00.000-05:00I'm sorry, I'd be telling you what a coddling pare...I'm sorry, I'd be telling you what a coddling parent you are but my head is going Kablooey!, so I can't! Plus that grammar was so bad, maybe you should just say you read a medical journal that said that kids that are carried until you can no longer bear the weight always outperform others in linguistic abilities as adults. And P.S. We're keeping the floor clean.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-47099027009345998012009-02-11T14:42:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:42:00.000-05:00That's total crap! I can't even believe that was ...That's total crap! I can't even believe that was on there! "Carry" on just as you have been my friend! : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-44134077786142764592009-02-11T13:59:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:59:00.000-05:00Hi there! I am a long time reader of your blog, I'...Hi there! I am a long time reader of your blog, I've just never left a comment. Shame on me! I am currently a preschool teacher part time while I am finishing my last semester of college. While I can see the point the other preschool teachers are making, I think you should do whatever YOU and your daughter want to do. She is 3 for Heaven's sake- you should be able to carry her and snuggle on her as long as she will let you! I actually LOVE seeing the children who get lots of love from their parents right before the drop them off. They are usually the happier children in the class! Yea, most of them get a little upset when Mommy or Daddy leaves them, but guess what? I'm in my twenties and when I visit with my parents and its time for me to go back to school, I get a little teary eyed. It's natural. If it becomes an issue where she is throwing all out fits every single time you leave, then I would see a need to have her walk in by herself. They gots them some b-a-l-l-s to put that in their welcome letter! <BR/><BR/>I also have an Evil Center Director- she is "The Suck" times a million!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332357896924226927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-28577152783324787542009-02-11T13:34:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:34:00.000-05:00@Ellyn--I know. I can barely carry Alexis now. She...@Ellyn--I know. I can barely carry Alexis now. She's SOL when she asks to be picked up at the mall or a store. It's the cart or her feet 'cuz momma turns into a cripple if I carry her for more than five minutes.Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-35965750500444964212009-02-11T13:21:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:21:00.000-05:00I came over to the comment section to be all up in...I came over to the comment section to be all up in arms (get it..ha...I crack myself up. Sorry) how no one can tell me if I can or can not carry my child. But reading the comments of the teachers, they do seem to know what they are talking about. Do what is best for you and Alexis. She will help you decide when she should walk. <BR/><BR/>It stinks they have to grow up. I almost can't carry my big boy anymore.Ellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907807448468020160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-25263394644192925812009-02-11T13:13:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:13:00.000-05:00Like some of the other commenters have said, it *k...Like some of the other commenters have said, it *kind of* makes sense from a separation standpoint. But I don't think that it needed to be stated as a hard-and-fast rule. what if it's icy and snowy out? (like you mentioned with the salt/ice on the carpet, ooh boy don't make a mess!!) Dictating across the board like that is silly, especially for something so minor and that will vary so much between kids.<BR/><BR/>So funny you posted this today- just this morning I thought 'hey maybe Maggie will want to walk into school by her self today! It's not raining or snowing!' As soon as I put her feet on the gravel, she screamed and reached up for me. heh. FAIL.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01999559155995270092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-68634565650945650792009-02-11T12:55:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:55:00.000-05:00@Kim--I AM totally crazy. That is a true fact.@Kim--I AM totally crazy. That is a true fact.Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-31512039846889325762009-02-11T12:54:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:54:00.000-05:00WTFever! Alyssa loves being carried in on most da...WTFever! Alyssa loves being carried in on most days. She's the same way. She snuggles and gets all excited about what's going on the the older classes that we pass on the way to her room. She loves it and I love it too. Some days, like this morning, she wants to walk. Usually on those days, however, I get extra snuggles when I leave and sometimes she doesn't want me to leave.<BR/><BR/>Don't even TRY to tell me when I can and can't carry MY OWN CHILD!!!Rachel (Crazy-Is)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05786360241354496729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-78834529362685573292009-02-11T12:44:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:44:00.000-05:00Carry her in. I would do it just to spite evil ow...Carry her in. I would do it just to spite evil owner lady. No one is going to tell me what I can and can't do with my own child. Oh, and your crazy (thought I would just throw that in there, see what happens :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012160836349228303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-50687453091719441462009-02-11T12:18:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:18:00.000-05:00What ev'. Enjoy your little girl while you can. Sh...What ev'. Enjoy your little girl while you can. She's only young once!CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-53000667625618081112009-02-11T12:17:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:17:00.000-05:00How can Daycare Lady run a day care if she's that ...How can Daycare Lady run a day care if she's that OCD about stuff that just comes with kids? Weirdo. And, you keep carrying her. She's only three, and before you know it, she won't fit snuggly in your arms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-71291705968576296452009-02-11T12:14:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:14:00.000-05:00@Misty--She's totally a control freak, and very co...@Misty--She's totally a control freak, and very convinced her way is the only way. I roll my eyes at her just about every time I talk to her, which is fortunately almost never since she is far more interested in the baby room than she is the big kids room.<BR/><BR/>And GAH! My kid is one of those big kids. :-(Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-82169699464743545132009-02-11T12:04:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:04:00.000-05:00ok... i guess i get the whole confidence thing, bu...ok... i guess i get the whole confidence thing, but honestly- what a load of crap. you, as her MOTHER, has to do whats right for HER. CRAZY DAYCARE LADY can just suck it. She sounds like a control freak and, if that works in her lovely labelled life, awesome- outside of those doors though- it's YOUR CHOICE.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505420894898738638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-7402624487200038552009-02-11T12:02:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:02:00.000-05:00Oh and I have to add that I have a degree in educa...Oh and I have to add that I have a degree in education and years of experience working in preschools and day cares. Yes, carrying in a very clingy child can sometimes make the transition harder. But I've also seen many children refuse to walk in, throwing huge tantrums, clinging to legs, etc. If they don't want to go, they don't want to go. I also have two of my own children and had to take them to day care a few years back and it didn't matter if I carried them or if they walked. If they didn't want to go, they didn't want to go. I see the point many of the other preschool teachers are making - walking gives them a choice. But sometimes that choice may be to refuse to go in the building. Then you end up having to drag them in OR pick them up and carry them anyway! I found one of the best things you could do for separation is keep the routine the same for the child in the morning and keep in consistent if it works. I could go on an on but this comment is long enough! Ha ha! Really you do know what is best for her - you are the parent after all!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225091223279523680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30765699.post-47347247300765276002009-02-11T11:49:00.000-05:002009-02-11T11:49:00.000-05:00No you aren't crazy! I worked in child care years ...No you aren't crazy! I worked in child care years ago and always thought this was the dumbest thing. I was convinced the person that made it up forgot what it was like to bring a child in the morning. And you need to get every bit of cuddle time you can before you leave her for the day. Give me a break. Continue to ignore the rule. If anything she will feel more secure because she's with you, not less secure. Pure Silliness I tell ya!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225091223279523680noreply@blogger.com