Quote Originally Posted by mickyc View Post
The one thing I can't stand is when the kids run away from their parents and the parents chase them
Oh, I totally agree! It is heaven when we are already outside at home time and have everyone ready to pop in the car. Otherwise, my playroom, unfortunately is on our lower level below our entrance and I can hear one parent chasing little one around my kitchen/living room (with a cream shag area rug!) in boots!!! Last week I popped up to casually gesture toward the long bench and child's chair in my daycare cubby area; " feel free to sit <DCK> there while you get ready; I find that really helpful when I'm getting them all ready myself." Alas...the chasing routine continues...sigh. They are all so well behaved when I'm getting them ready for outside; sitting nicely until I get the next ready.