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Monday, April 14, 2014

THAT MOM

During a few recent conversations with my co-peeps (coworkers) I discovered that I’m THAT MOM at Baby O’s daycare. You know the mom that everyone tip toes around, The one they have secret conversations about but smiles when they see her. Let's not talk about how they hate to have to call with a problem, but will call for every single thing...

Hi Sheena I’m just calling to tell you that Baby O coughed and although she’s fine I just wanted to inform you.  Yup that’s me and I shamelessly OWN it LOL
I know at this point some of you are probably thinking  I’m only acting in this manner because I’m first time mom and please feel free to think that way, but I’m here to tell you that’s not the case. I wouldn’t care if I had 99 other children and knew everything in this world about raising children. I am very invested in my child’s (and future children) lives, so when things go down while mine is in your care I WILL always properly assess the situation. Need to know who, where, why, and plan going forward, to think about it that’s just how I am naturally (I want all the details so that I determine how I’ll handle things with the person in question going forward). Not to mention, when paying college tuition for my child to be in your care the expectations are HIGH and nothing less so be prepared to do what grown-ups do and communicate.

Needless to say I’ve had more than a few run-ins with Baby O’s school...
  1. No one knows where thess scratch came from? (Mystery Scratches)
  2. Did she really just say that? (The Teaching Experience)
  3. So you won’t potty train her until she’s 2? (More details to come)
  4. I referred two people but have yet to receive my referral bonus?
  5. Excuse me did you just say my child got bit? Is this that first incident with this child biting?
  6. My child isn’t being stimulated enough in her current classroom is it possible for her to move up early?
  7. Based on my calculations your fundraising total is incorrect and we actually raised the most funds.

LOL those are the only ones I can think of at the moment, but were all reasons for me to start a conversation then head to the schools director based on the response I received. Since, I’m comfortable in my own skin (in my Beyonce voice) I’m perfectly fine with being that mom. Actually I’m PROUD to be that mom and advocate for mines J. What I didn’t realize is my hubby is THAT DAD as well. Y’all last week he went in on the administration at the school about the ingredients in some Honey Nut Cheerios LMBO. I'll spare you all the details but check out his response to their request that we not send Baby O to school with Honey Nut Cheerios...

Here is the exact label on the box. It was my understanding that pre-2006 Honey Nut cheerios contained actual ground almonds, but now it has a "natural almond flavor" which really isn't almonds at all. Maybe they changed the formula to save money.
However, in the sake of safety we will no longer bring honey nut cheerios to school.

"Honey Nut Cheerios is a variation of Cheerios breakfast cereal, introduced in 1979 by the General Mills cereal company. The second variation from the original Cheerios, it is sweeter than the original, with a honey and almond flavor. While this product used to be mad
e with actual nuts, as of 2006, the nuts were discontinued, and natural flavor is used instead."

"What is, "natural almond flavor"?

Well according to Eric Schlosser's book Fast Food Nation it's benzaldehyde which in turn is generally derived from peach and apricot pits. 

Can't say I blame Cheerios on this one though. Do you think "Honey Benzaldehyde Cheerios" would sell? It just doesn't seem to have the same zing and really, what good are ethics when it comes to sales?"

I was too done yet proud that he too will stand his ground in honor of our lovebug.

Fellow HeartBEATS
Have you ever felt like THAT PARENT?

16 comments:

  1. Lol, I was and still am that Mom, (My kids are grown now)!

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    1. LOL Cindy. I honestly feel like we have too be no one is going to care for our children better than us. So, I choose to stand with mine so she'll know how to stand onher own one day.

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  2. Lol, I don't have kids but that sounds like something my Mom would do. She was/is definitely "That Mom".

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    1. LOL KG Chrissy. I never thought I would be but until I had Baby O...Now that's my life lol

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  3. Lmao! Love these blogs between you and your husband, there is always entertainment in your daily lives...love that you two are so laid back but can still check someone when necessary (read The Teaching Experience) & I may have checked her right then and there! But I am MOST definitely "That Parent" even with my sons father (which we are now separated) I have to call frequently throughout the day simply because he won't call me... he says I'm too nosy when he's trying to bond! I have a 1 year old boy who is out of this world BUSY & loud and into everything, so I know he can be a handful, even for his father! I can't help that I'm a hands on parent.. My mom used to tell me that I was too protective and that I couldn't stop him from the falls and bruises that would naturally happen... I damn sure tried to though! Lol, great blog!

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    1. Miss Lady,

      Thanks so much. I completely understand when you know your child you know what their capable of. I’m always on standby when Baby O is away from home, because I know she is very busy as well.
      In any case keep being an awesome mom because the person that matters most will thank you later :)

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  4. *Raises hand & stands up* That would be me. I've worked in childcare and I know NO ONE cares for your child like you. Hold them accountable. Everyone makes mistakes...I understand. Just please don't get too comfortable as it relates to the care of my child. Please...just don't. My husband is worse than me on some stuff. It tickles me!

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    1. Erika the accountability is my main point. I own everything I do because I understand no one is perfect. So I refuse to ignore basic ish...LOL.
      Let's discuss and determine the best way forward. And if having a discussion with me makes them uncomfortable then that may not be the best place for my child to be.

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    2. "if having a discussion with me makes them uncomfortable then that may not be the best place for my child to be." Truer words may have never been spoken!

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    3. Thanks Bellabioshere. I'm learning that when it comes to my child’s needs and development continual assessments will have to be made since most environments operate under the "one size fits all" rule.

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  5. I actually take the comment "You are only that way because it's your first," or "You are only that way because she is a girl." Really? So I won't give a Shizniyee when I have more or because I have boys...Nope, all the nopes from nope-ville. I am that MOM, get a shirt made NOW and post on your blog for purchase.

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    1. LMAO Great idea Shenise. I'm totally with you and feel...to each their own. But can't stand the slick side ways "justifications" people handout.

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  6. my mom raised me being THAT mom from daycare to the day I crossed that stage. And now i proudly go in for my kids because if i dont who will.

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  7. LMBO!!! The Honey Nut Cheerios story is too hilarious!!!! I cannot with ya’ll. I am kinda ‘that mom’ as well. I go through all the proper channels and try to deal with situations at the lowest level, but if the responses I receive are less than satisfactory a few things happen. 1. Director/administrator/board/big kahuna is having an emergency meeting with me. 2. I’m filing formal complaints 3. I’m contacting the DSS 4. I’m removing my child 5. I’m writing a review on every website to warn others. LBVS…. It was worse when my daughter was smaller because she couldn’t talk so we were her only advocates. It’s a bit better now because I get info straight from the horse’s mouth :) 

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    1. Bellasbiosphere I'm totally looking forward to the talking phase because of this (lol) until, that time comes I’ll continue to advocate for her :)

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