I Am Disappointed Tonight...

Valdosta, Georgia
April 19, 2013 8:16pm CST
I know the weather is bad tonight but I still thought I would have at least one client tonight. I have no children here except my own and I am really disappointed about it. I am used to having a house full of kids over the weekend. Not tonight though. =( I think it's because we are having bad storms here. Hopefully tomorrow night I will have some kids here!
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr 13
Still at least you will be able to spend quality time with your own children, I have often wondered when you have other people's children over to look after, generally do your children get on with them, interact with them, or do they do what they usually do whether different children are with you or not? It must be strange for them, but then children probably see it as an adventure and fun to mix with different sorts of children. I am sure it will pick up soon, perhaps when the weather settles my friend!
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah, it was nice having time with my kids one night. My kids LOVE having the other children here. They love to have play mates, it doesn't bother them at all. They just fit right in with the other kids and they all have a blast! =) The next night I did have kids here for me to watch, so it was just the bad weather.
@emily7339 (1337)
• Malaysia
20 Apr 13
Well, think it positively that you could at least have a good rest for one night and do treasure your night that belongs to you . Business has its good times and bad times as well. I wish you all the best
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• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah I had a good night with my kids and the next night I had my clients back here again which I was happy about. Must have just been the weather like I thought it was...
@o2bnocn (2992)
• United States
20 Apr 13
We had a real bad storm here. It only lasted about 20 minutes, didn't last long at all. I'm sorry you didn't have any clients. Maybe you will have more tomorrow if that is possible. It must be loud when you have a full house of kids. I would enjoy the time without the kids if I were you. I know how it feels though to expect money and then not receive it.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Sorry it took so long to respond, I have been super busy lately! The bad weather didn't last long here either that night but they had tornado warnings and I think it scared everyone. But the next night I had my normal clients and I was excited about that! =)
• United States
20 Apr 13
Yeah it is probably the storms keeping the people away. It is wonderful that you enjoy what you do for a living. The children are fortunate to have you as their child are provider.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 13
I know that is probably the issue since every other weekend I have been packed here! I am just disappointed tonight. I was hoping to have some kids here... I do love what I do! =) Thank you PQ, I love having them here.
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@ShyBear88 (59306)
• Sterling, Virginia
20 Apr 13
Aww that sucks.
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah it did but the next night I did have kids here, guess it was just the bad weather!
@ShyBear88 (59306)
• Sterling, Virginia
24 Apr 13
Yeah that does happen. That has happen to me.
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
21 Apr 13
I think many stayed in, I know we got hit bad here. I didn't have any scoop n poop, and I took today off to relax.
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah a lot of people stayed in because the next night I had my usual clients here like usual. =)
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
22 Apr 13
We actually had a tornado touch down too. With this crazy weather I think a lot of people stayed in.
• United States
20 Apr 13
Don't forget it gets a bit costly to have a babysitter every week. Maybe they're just chillin' at home and savin' some money....doesn't help you any but that might be the case. Maybe tomorrow..and if not, take your kids on a picnic.
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
It was just the bad weather, I had my usual kids here the next night. =) I know it gets expensive but I have clients that come here every weekend without fail. Instead of Friday night they came Saturday instead.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Apr 13
hik LovingMyBabies I well imagine its the storms as people do not like to gte out in bad weather. I feel almost guilty as today its been almost like summer here around 75 and a bit breezy but sunny too. Perhaps tomorrow nignt will be a lot better for you heres hoping anyway.
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah it was the storm because I had clients the next night, just like always! =) I was excited that everyone didn't stay away for too long... I am glad you had nice weather Hatley, no need for feeling guilty!
@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Apr 13
I know when the weather is bad or things are extreme I want my family around me. Perhaps this week-end. Be ready for the Summer weather too. You could spend this time thinking up some fun entertainment for them when they come.
@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Apr 13
Glad it all got back to normal the next day.
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah I think everyone felt that way too. The next night I had my clients here as always. =) It was just because of the tornado warnings I think that night...
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
20 Apr 13
And here in our country we're having the hottest weather ever recorded in time. It's soooo hot that I can feel my brain melts -(uh uh) Wish it could rain it here- even for a week.
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah, it was hot here too before the storm, not as hot as where you are though. Lol. Now the weather is chilly here ever since the storm came!
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
20 Apr 13
Sorry to hear that you had no kids. I hope that tonight you will have more clients come and that the weather there improves. Hope that your weekend goes well.
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Thanks. I did have kids the next night, so it was just the bad weather. Everyone was scared about the tornado warnings apparently. It was a good weekend, thanks!
• India
20 Apr 13
Sad to hear about this, as you mentioned there was storm in your place, i think it was the reason for kids absence. Don't worry, surely all kids will come back soon and you have more fun and enjoyment with them
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
Yeah the storm and tornado warnings scared everyone to stay home. The next day I had my clients back here again like always which I was glad for! =)
@Sgoessi (78)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 14
Don't get upset, you can spend a quality time with your own children. You are own responsible for your happiness & sad. So don't get upset & try to be happy.
• Pakistan
20 Apr 13
living alone in such a surrounding is very difficult situation you faces but as soon you shortly getrid of
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Apr 13
I'm sorry I am not sure what you are trying to say here.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
22 Apr 13
There'll be just days like that. When you expect to have some business, but no one really comes. It's just the nature of the business. Specially when you say that the weather is bad. Maybe parents want to be safe too, and just stay home to be with their kids. I hope you have better days ahead!
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
22 Apr 13
We all experience some "off' days/nights./ But just think of it as a time for you to have rest. You might be neglecting yourself with it for the past days.