Quote Originally Posted by Momof4 View Post

You have to give this mother some tips! Maybe she will learn and appreciate your help
I had his shoes & coat on and at the door for his Mom and rushed them out as quickly as possible. If I were you I would have them at the road, past your garden for pickup!
Oh I so wish I could have them ready & at the door every day! But, unless they are last pickup (all my parents pick up b/w 4 & 4:15) I have to remain down in play area with the others. On days when the weather cooperates I do take them all back outside for the last hour...makes it nice for the parents too that they are all dressed and ready to go!
As for tips; I've certainly tried to gently suggest...such as I say how good all 6 are patiently sitting on my front hall bench while I get the next one's outdoor gear on (as in, perhaps you could get your children to sit on their bums too instead of running all over my house in boots or outside in traffic?!). But it's a fine line not to cross telling one how to parent, huh? I do know how it is; we have a 2 1/2 year old that everyone tells me is an angel to care for...but he sure knows how to test Momma all day