I must learn the word NO!

[SimplyLucy]

Arghhhhhh I really really must learn the art of saying NO.

I'm going on holiday on Friday and I'm not packed, still have shopping to do, house to tidy incase there is viewings whilst I'm away, animals to organise etc etc.

Every Wednesday I only have before and after schoolers so I treat it as my day off (during school hours). Gives me chance to go shopping, see my mum/sister, anything I want. Well today I'm going shopping for the last minute holiday things.

A mum asked me the other day if I'd have her DD today (Wednesday) as I'm not orking Friday this week. I explained it was my last day off before holidays and had a lot to do and needed to go into town. The mother isn't bothered and is happy for her DD to go into town shopping with me (even though it's non-childminding shopping). So I agreed!

Now today has arrived and I have to go shopping on a stinking hot day with a 3 year old that has only just been potty trained. Oh great, why didn't I say NO??? :panic: :panic:

[Pipsqueak]

Practise with me....

no

well done.... lets try again

nice firm voice

NO.....

and again

No....


and once more


NO

keep practising in front of mirror at least 5 times a day




(note to self - must practise what I preach lol)

[sarah707]

I have got very good at saying no over the last few years.

It has been a very steep learning curve ...

Sometimes I don't even say sorry any more... just no! :D

[breezy]

.......................NO!

[amirose]

(note to self - must practise what I preach lol)

:laughing:

[georgie456]

Practise with me....

no

well done.... lets try again

nice firm voice

NO.....

and again

No....


and once more


NO

keep practising in front of mirror at least 5 times a day




(note to self - must practise what I preach lol)

Can I join in with the practice please - I am RUBBISH at saying no!!!!:D

[mabel]

I know what you mean I always end up saying yes, one of my parents
kept asking for me to have her son 1/2 an hour earlier for a few days
which was a pain but I did it (with no extra money)

then when the extra time finished she presented me with flowers, loads
of bottles of wine and goodies and a thank you card

it has meant a very positive working relationship which I am pleased
I did not say No to.

[Chatterbox Childcare]

Put a nappy on mindee and goooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Pipsqueak]

Can I join in with the practice please - I am RUBBISH at saying no!!!!:D

All to gether now


Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo:D

[devoncm]

I can say no lots.............................................u sually followed by of course thats fine:rolleyes:

[mandy moo]

I know what you mean I always end up saying yes, one of my parents
kept asking for me to have her son 1/2 an hour earlier for a few days
which was a pain but I did it (with no extra money)

then when the extra time finished she presented me with flowers, loads
of bottles of wine and goodies and a thank you card
it has meant a very positive working relationship which I am pleased
I did not say No to.

I think that should be part of th EYFS :laughing:

[sonia ann]

Put a nappy on mindee and goooooooooooooooooooooooooo

i quite agree:clapping: at least that would be one thing less to worry about.

ps i still find it difficult to say no.....but i'm getting better

[Toothfairy]

Come on now, say it with me....... NO!!!! :D

Have a great Holiday :thumbsup:

[LisaH]

I find it really easy to say 'NO' to the kids but never to their parents!!:laughing:

[SimplyLucy]

Well was I cross or what at drop of time this morning. :angry:

Parent turned round and said "I hope we don't bump in to you in town". Then she told me her and her mum were off for a day shopping. :angry: :angry:

All that and she wasn't going to work anyhow, was a good job I was gobsmacked and couldn't answer!

Anyhow I stuck mindee in trainer pants (I hate them really, but made my life eaiser). She was still bone dry when we got home. :clapping: She is such a clever cute ikkle thing!

[Winnie]

Bless you. Your mistake was telling her why you couldnt do it- you gave her a foot in the door (so to speak) and she just rammed her boot in :D If it happens again & they will not take no for an answer and you find yourself up-against-the wall......lie......say your having a smear done:laughing:

[helenlc]

Bless you. Your mistake was telling her why you couldnt do it- you gave her a foot in the door (so to speak) and she just rammed her boot in :D If it happens again & they will not take no for an answer and you find yourself up-against-the wall......lie......say your having a smear done:laughing:

I agree. I think we often feel obliged to justify our time off. I think we should just say No and leave it at that, no explanations.

Having said that, I always say Yes when I mean No!!!:blush:

[Daftbat]

When you have learnt will you teach me????????????????:laughing:

[The Juggler]

Put a nappy on mindee and goooooooooooooooooooooooooo




absolutely, one day won't matter, just take her for a wee as you're passing the loo but shop if you need to. This is favour really.

[her8y]

I have just mastered the art of saying NO! (and meaning it!) I have said NO to one parent three times this week. I feel so empowered (if thats the right word). :) :) The first time was the trickiest. Nearly found myself saying yes:panic:

This mindee is leaving me in August and the requests were taking the :censored: , not so sure I could carry it out with the others though.