I am more bothered than I thought I was!!

[daycaremum]

[QUOTE=treeholm;28222]

I feel for you because it is difficult when you've had a child for so long and they switch providers for any reason. We do become fond of the kids, BUT, I would NEVER refer to myself as their daycare mommy! /QUOTE]

Quoting "daycaremum" above...

Don't see how calling yourself daycaremum is any different...

Well that's just a stupid comment, sorry to be so blunt. That's my screen name. I provide daycare and I am a mother to 2 of my own children, thus, daycare-mum. I don't go around saying or thinking of myself as the mother to any of my daycare children. Like I said, I really like them, but love, no. I am a Registered Early Childhood Educator and we are not taught to "love" the children. We are taught to care for them, nurture them, help them achieve milestones, facilitate their play to encourage growth, teach them social skills. Maybe that is the difference here. I am a professional and I do regard this as my job and would not do it if it didn't offer a a paycheque. I have bills to pay, just like my doctor wouldn't heal people if not paid, just like your dentist wouldn't check your teeth if not paid. I'm not a saint, I'm a child care provider.