do your mindee's parents say one thing and mean another?

**sophiestars** · 23-03-2010, 12:51 AM

As the title says I think some parents have their own secret code where they say something to us and mean something different for example when my 4 year old mindee turned up on Friday:

Mum SAID - 'She's feeling a bit tired today'

Mum actually MEANT - 'She's not very well but you can forget it if you think I'm taking the day off to look after her'

LOL

Anyone got any more?

**merry** · 23-03-2010, 07:29 AM

Parent says - he/she's teething

Parent means - he/she's got rampant gastroenteritis/fever/unspecified virus we will all catch but you can forget it if you think I'm taking the day off to look after him/her!

**miffy** · 23-03-2010, 07:35 AM

Parent says - "Oh, he doesn't have a daytime sleep any more"

Parent means - I don't want you to put him to bed so he'll be really tired and I can get him into bed early"

Miffy xx

**Tink** · 23-03-2010, 07:38 AM

Parent says "he keeps rubbing and messing with his ear"
Means he has a very bad ear infection (ended up in hospital for 2 days!!!)

**Polly2** · 23-03-2010, 07:43 AM

Parent says: Oh he is potty trained and does not need his nappy on.

Parent means: He will do a wee on potty if you happen to catch him right but will otherwise wee and poo all aver your house.

**cuffleygirl** · 23-03-2010, 07:45 AM

They don't wear a nappy for their daytime sleep anymore - means they do at home 'cos I don't want the extra washing but they can practise going without at yours!

**suzyblue** · 23-03-2010, 07:52 AM

Parent: "they have the sniffles"
Reality: Your cushions, sofa and carpet are going to be covered in green slime.

**haribo** · 23-03-2010, 07:56 AM

"shes been a bit of a grump this morning "= " shes in a horrendous mood and thank god im off to work " !

**PixiePetal** · 23-03-2010, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by miffy

Parent says - "Oh, he doesn't have a daytime sleep any more"

Parent means - I don't want you to put him to bed so he'll be really tired and I can get him into bed early"

Miffy xx

.....but at home they may sleep to give me a break but you can't have one you are working and can poke up with the grizzles

**Cammie Doodle** · 23-03-2010, 07:57 AM

All of the above and more

**miffy** · 23-03-2010, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by PixiePetal

.....but at home they may sleep to give me a break but you can't have one you are working and can poke up with the grizzles

Oh definitely!!!!!

Miffy xx

**nell57** · 23-03-2010, 08:01 AM

haha, I can relate to all of the above

**jelly15** · 23-03-2010, 08:10 AM

She doesn't like playing outside so I haven't brought a coat, means I don't want her to get messy and have more washing.

**sandy64** · 23-03-2010, 08:12 AM

so true they all are lol they made me laugh we could write our own book.

**nikim** · 23-03-2010, 08:28 AM

"oh you've not been paid , well i set up the standing order , there must be a problem with the bank " means

i went out on the lash/saw a pair of shoes i just had to have at the weekend and spent it

**Tinglesnark** · 23-03-2010, 09:48 AM

classic

**estrelas** · 23-03-2010, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by nikim

"oh you've not been paid , well i set up the standing order , there must be a problem with the bank " means

i went out on the lash/saw a pair of shoes i just had to have at the weekend and spent it

**Rubybubbles** · 23-03-2010, 09:55 AM

ROFL

keep em coming

**auntym** · 23-03-2010, 10:07 AM

My working tax credit not gone in yet! - meaning your not getting paid till it does ar why should I pay you out of my money!
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He/she are fine, had calpol this morning and perked up. - meaning he/she not well, but your havin them anyway!
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And finally, oh he did this yesterday and hes NEVER done it before. - meaning, obviously been picked up in your setting! Lol

**SimplyLucy** · 23-03-2010, 10:15 AM

We were running late today but I've managed to do a packed lunch.

Really means - I was doing my hair and make-up so lunch is a pile of grated cheese, a silce of ham, 1 cherry tomato and a slice of dry bread with mould on the crust.

That happened yesterday!