http://positiveproviders.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6699139/TopicID-1623008/GoToTopic.html lilmissy76 2009-11-21 10:22:38.893 Let's chat about..... Hi everyone! Thanks for the love! and well wishes. I'm glad to see the site is getting more active :)Connor is doing well. He only has 5 more radiation treatments (which will be completed on the 30th). Then we get a much needed 4 week break. Then in January he will start Chemo. I've started a blog i http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6691959/TopicID-1668433/GoToTopic.html Renaen1 2009-11-20 20:16:28.177 Let's Talk Daycare! I'm not getting it eventhough i should.  Just don't feel comfortable getting it for myself.  But my boys are getting it.  Mainly b/c Kevyn (age 10) has always had a weaker immune system, thanks to his mom's negelct as a baby, so he's getting it.  Ben is getting it just because i http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686474/TopicID-1666902/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-11-20 05:56:36.24 Let's Talk Daycare! I love this age group!  And I love planning activities for them!  I usually do two a week with the Littles and the older group - three a week.Let's see....I do a lot with paper plates with my Littles.  I gave mine a sponge (which is glued on to a little block of wood) dipped in brown http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686350/TopicID-1660505/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-11-20 05:43:27.63 Let's chat about..... Good for you, Julie!  I don't know what happened but last year I gained about 15 - 20 pounds.  Well...that's not true...I do KNOW what happened, LOL.  But I just struggled trying to get motivated enough to lose it.  Last Spring I finally got tough with myself  -- Lent to be http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686283/TopicID-1668436/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-11-20 05:34:03.253 Let's Talk Daycare! I have one "problem" parent that tells me her child doesn't have a goey nose at home but I know it's because she doesn't get paid if she doesn't work.  It's hard to be tough but I just laugh and tell her I wasn't born yesterday, LOL.  I'm sympathetic and I will do what I feel I c http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686026/TopicID-1668484/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-11-20 04:53:11.833 Let's chat about..... WATER.....I need to drink more water!  OK so this is sort of graphic.....but I know I'm dehydrated ALL THE TIME because...well......my urine is....you know, LOL.  Why is it so hard for me to drink water?  ugh  I love coffee.....doesn't do me much good, though, and makes the dehyd http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686016/TopicID-1668433/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-11-20 04:50:57.927 Let's Talk Daycare! Hi Laura and everyone!  Thank you, Laura, for the reminder to pop in here!  I so miss talking to other providers!  I tend to check facebook each day and will try to remember to visit here as well.Yamhill County Health came to my child care and gave us all the flu shot (with written co http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1668484/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-20 01:33:56.457 Let's chat about..... I thought this was a great list to start with........ Let me know if you'd like to have a New PPO Weight Loss Room, I'd be happy to add it for us!!!!!  Which ones do you think will help you the most???~Laura28 Tips to Help You Through Holiday Eating  Article By: WeightWatchers.com &nb http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6683596/TopicID-1668433/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-11-20 00:55:21.8 Let's Talk Daycare! I'm not getting it only because I take the pneumonia shot.  My youngest (12yo) got the H1N1 shot (after I finally decided to let her)...too many kids at her school were out sick and she had already missed about 10 days for being sick!!  I read so many pros to it and so many cons. http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6683536/TopicID-1668436/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-11-20 00:49:00.097 Let's Talk Daycare! So far so good here!!  These are the best dc parents I've had in a long time as far as not bringing their kids to dc when they are sick!!  I had one out sick the whole week...now his sister (she's my p/t) is sick this week....mom is keeping her home!!  I had 2 others sick 2 weeks ago. http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1668436/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-20 00:34:51.753 Let's Talk Daycare! Hi Everyone!!!!!I'm having a pretty good week......except that I still have a revolving door with sick kids coming in and out!!!For a week now I've had my three kiddos coming and going and resending them home because of fevers, runny goey yellow noses, cough, and diarhea *yuk*......I'm hoping next w http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1668433/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-20 00:30:20.833 Let's Talk Daycare! There is so much talk and controversy over the H1N1 shot, and I'm still undecided as to whether I should get the shot or not?  I've never had any flu shot and I'm pretty darn healthy.  All of my daycare kids have been sick and thank goodness I haven't been sick yet! *knock on wood*........ http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6663078/TopicID-1666902/GoToTopic.html Renaen1 2009-11-18 03:28:24.873 Let's Talk Daycare! hand print turkeys... paint thumb and palm of hand brown and the fingers colors and print onto the window or paper.  I do these on the window and add the beak and feet afterwards.sponge paint or marble paint a turkey shape.  have them paint with food, like pumpkin pie filling!!  use b http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6661910/TopicID-1660505/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-11-18 01:39:49.403 Let's chat about..... I really need to shed about 20 pounds, the only thing that keeps me from not looking my weight is my height...I'm 5'8"...so that helps a little!!  I'd love to join you ladies, but no need of fooling myself...for me, it would have to be after the holidays...I'm a sucker for sweet potato pie http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6661840/TopicID-1660501/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-11-18 01:33:50.077 Let's chat about..... I'm so glad I'm done with Monday!!LOL  I was sick, but thank God my assistant came through and I was able to get some rest!!  I use to try and do dc stuff on the weekends and found out it was really cramming into my family time.  So now I use nap time and every other free opportu http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1666902/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-17 23:21:57.89 Let's Talk Daycare! Hi everyone!All of my children are 2 and under!  I'd like to know if you have any ideas for some simple activities for Thanksgiving that I can do with the kiddos this year.  I've mostly had children between ages 3 and 4 over the years, and I'm having a harder time thinking of activiti http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6660465/TopicID-1623008/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-17 23:16:57.577 Let's chat about..... Heyyyyyyyyyy Melissa!!!!!Like Julie..... I think about you often.  How is Connor doing?  How are you doing?  I miss chattin' with ya and seeing your friendly posts here on the forum!!!  How long will your daycare be closed?  We'd love to hear from you :)Hugs my friend,Laura http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6660437/TopicID-1660501/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-17 23:13:38.437 Let's chat about..... I'm with YOU Miss Julie!!!!!!Mondays are hard days for me as well!  After having the weekend off and doing things with family, sometimes it's hard to get back into things (work) again!  Sometimes I feel as I get older, Mondays get harder......LOL.Can we have a few more weekends in the year http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6660353/TopicID-1660505/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-17 22:59:58.247 Let's chat about..... Hey Miss Julie!!!!!When I read your post about Weight Watchers, I felt like I was reading about myself!  I've also been overweight most of my life......and I weigh more now than I ever have :(  When my husband Irven passed away over three years ago, I lost about 30 pounds.....slowly over t http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6660288/TopicID-1663868/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-11-17 22:50:43.937 Let's chat about..... Reply to JulieFCC (11/13/2009 07:52 AM)I can't tell you how happy I am that it's FRIDAY!!    ........everyone and hopefully we can get this forum up and running again!!  :)  Hey Julie!!!!!!!  Sorry for the late reply!!!  I was so happy that you emailed me about gettin http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1663868/GoToTopic.html JulieFCC 2009-11-13 23:52:23.59 Let's chat about..... I can't tell you how happy I am that it's FRIDAY!!    I have had several kids sick lately which makes for a rough week.  I also had to say good-bye to a family (which hasn't happened to me in several years) becuase the mom just couldn't seem to get here on time to pick http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1660505/GoToTopic.html JulieFCC 2009-11-09 19:05:44.63 Let's chat about..... For those of you that don't know me, I am overweight.  Yes, I almost feel as though I should be standing up and saying, "Hi.  My name is Julie and I'm an over eater."  LOL  So, it's time to do something about it...again.  I say again because I've been on every diet known to http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6574273/TopicID-1623008/GoToTopic.html JulieFCC 2009-11-09 18:51:12.303 Let's chat about..... Melissa,   How is your son doing?  I think about you often and wonder how you are doing.  I'm sending hugs and prayers your way as you go through this difficult time in your life.  Please let us know how you and your son are doing.  :)   http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1660501/GoToTopic.html JulieFCC 2009-11-09 18:47:22.397 Let's chat about..... Is it just me or does anyone else really dislike Monday mornings?    I'm always tired since I have to stay up late on Sundays just to get everything done for the week like grocery shopping (for the daycare), supplies purchased (for the projects), project stuff assembled, major once-a- http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1625719/GoToTopic.html lilmissy76 2009-09-30 09:10:43.543 Let's chat about..... Hi Ladies,I think I'm going to go ahead and rent my daycare items while I'm closed taking care of my son. Can you help me with some of the logistics?I have about 30 Different theme boxes. Most include Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Felt Stories, Puzzles and Books related to each theme.I als http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6087817/TopicID-1623008/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-09-29 05:47:11.857 Let's chat about..... Reply to lilmissy76 (09/26/2009 11:00 AM)Do you have any ideas that as a daycare provider you might use? Renting toys? Books? Would you pay per rental or a monthly fee? I thought I could make an itemized list of the things I have? Thanks for your ideasMelissa Hey Melissa,I'm sorry to hear that you' http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6086070/TopicID-1623008/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-09-29 03:00:11.387 Let's chat about..... I think the resource/theme idea is a great!!! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6086036/TopicID-1622472/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-09-29 02:58:02.48 Let's Talk Daycare! Laura, sometimes it's hard, but if you don't "nip it in the bud" early, it will fester into a bigger problem and an even bigger headache for you!!!  I'm glad you stood your ground!!! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6074505/TopicID-1622472/GoToTopic.html Renaen1 2009-09-28 03:42:45.31 Let's Talk Daycare! Good for you for putting your foot down!!  And dad does need to grow up!  http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6074478/TopicID-1623008/GoToTopic.html Renaen1 2009-09-28 03:40:42.327 Let's chat about..... renting out your items is a good idea:)  Expspecialy resource items!  Maybe put together boxes/bins of themed items like books, craft ideas or supplies, and toys.  For example a bin for a dino theme.  Then put a list together and send it out to other providers, play groups, stay http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6074437/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Renaen1 2009-09-28 03:37:38.873 Let's chat about..... Oh wow!  I am so sorry for you and your family.  I will be praying for all of you! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1623008/GoToTopic.html lilmissy76 2009-09-27 03:00:38.45 Let's chat about..... Ladies,As most of you know, my son will be getting treatment for a brain tumor. This will take about a year. It's all outpatient, so we go in for treatment and come home the same day. I will most likely be closing my daycare because I can't for the life of me figure out how I will balance the needs http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6062384/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html lilmissy76 2009-09-27 02:12:48.73 Let's chat about..... Hi Everyone.Connor is so strong. He will be needing courses of Radiation and Chemo treatment which we will start in 4 weeks. The Brain surgery has made him week, so we will be checking in the hospital on Tuesday to do some intense Physical Therapy for approximately 2 weeks. We want him as strong as http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1622472/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-09-26 08:26:39.153 Let's Talk Daycare! Thanks everyone for your support last week, it helped a lot!!!!!!!!Last week I called mom a total of three times and dad I called once.  No one bothered to call me back to let me know their little girl wasn't coming all week to care............ I had no idea why she missed over a week of care!! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6054767/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-09-26 08:12:18.95 Let's chat about..... Hey Melissa.......How is Connor doing?  I've been thinking about you and hope things are going well!Please give us an update when you have a chance!Thanks Sista!Big Hugsssssssssssss!!!!!!  Laura http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6013868/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-09-22 22:07:25.607 Let's chat about..... Reply to lilmissy76 (09/22/2009 04:53 AM)So lots of little baby steps, but we have made great strides That is wonderful news!!  I'm so happy to hear Connor is doing great!!  Please let me know if you need anything Melissa!  You know I just live down the road and I'm here if you need http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6013540/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-09-22 21:32:30.53 Let's chat about..... That news made my day...thank God!!!  Connor still has my prayers as well as your family!!! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6013179/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html lilmissy76 2009-09-22 20:53:31.623 Let's chat about..... Just to let everyone know my Son had a successful surgery. The Doctor was able to remove the tumor and my son did great. We will be waiting for the next few days to see what type of tumor it was, and based on that we may need to get him additional treatment (Radiation, Chemo etc.).He's still pretty http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6009256/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Lilfaces 2009-09-22 10:58:01.78 Let's chat about..... Oh Melissa,  I'm so sorry to hear this, but it's definately a blessing that the tumor was found when it was.  Connor is very lucky and I'm so happy for your family......  Please keep us updated on how he is doing.....I'm sending prayers & happy thoughts to you all :)  Hang in http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6009192/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-09-22 10:47:19.013 Let's chat about..... Oh Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!  I can't imagine all that you are going through.  Please keep us informed as to how things are going when you can.God Bless! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6007013/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html lilmissy76 2009-09-22 06:25:25.42 Let's chat about..... Hi everyone thanks for your thoughts and prayers. He is in Surgery for about 2 more hours, as you can imagine these next few hours will be excruciatingly slow.The doctor's prognosis is positive so we are hoping for a good recovery. Pickles: The School has never contacted me when he falls, or even wh http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6006362/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html bgmeyers 2009-09-22 05:26:11.387 Let's chat about..... Saying prayers for Connor and his family! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6003343/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Pickles 2009-09-22 00:59:15.06 Let's chat about..... WOW, I am so sorry to hear this. I hate it when little kids are sick or hurt, breaks my heart. I hope with surgery every thing turns out ok. Did the school not inform you he hit his head? Is the tumor caused from hitting his head? Pease keep us updated. http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6001404/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-09-21 21:35:40.683 Let's chat about..... Melissa, I was just checking in to see how Connor is doing....my prayers are still with him and your family.  Hugs!!! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-5994204/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-09-21 05:51:17.2 Let's chat about..... Oh Melissa, I am so sorry to hear this...bless his little heart...Connor and your family will be in my prayers!!!!! http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1617605/GoToTopic.html lilmissy76 2009-09-20 20:40:21.107 Let's chat about..... Ladies,you have always been a great support to me, and given me great advice. I know many of you don't know me,  but my son could use some prayers. My son, Connor, is 6 years old, and he was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon. He was complaining of headaches and said he hit his h http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-5968608/TopicID-1610733/GoToTopic.html Dee x 2 2009-09-18 22:01:47.217 Daycare Food Menus My menu isn't that exciting this week!!  I only serve am snack, lunch, pm snackMonday....cereal milk                chicken nuggets, corn, fruit mix           & http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-5963785/TopicID-1615423/GoToTopic.html Renaen1 2009-09-18 08:58:15.293 Let's Talk Daycare! The only thing that comes to mind right at this moment is the current members being on here more often.  One thing that makes me not want to stay on a forum is when i'm new and there is no activity and i'm not accknowledged.  KWIM?  I will ahve to think about the rest though:) http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-5962531/TopicID-1615423/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-09-18 06:23:59.92 Let's Talk Daycare! Laura, I'll have to think on this.  I'm plum out of good idea these days it seems!I hope some here have some great ideas because it would be wonderful to increase our group a bit!  However, the only suggestion I have right now is to change the format.  It seems that a lot of groups wi http://positiveproviders.aimoo.com/ReplyID-5962484/TopicID-1608440/GoToTopic.html Julchild 2009-09-18 06:19:47.733 Let's Talk Daycare! The thing with the swine flu is that in most cases it is more cold-like symptoms (with fever), but then there is a possibility of a secondary infection which is pneumonia.  So if you your flu symptoms turn into a bad cough...keep an eye on it.