I'll start!


I'll pick up "early!"
Provider definition: right after nap and snack
Parent definition: 5:20p.m. rather than 5:30p.m.

She's "teething."
Provider definition: sick and most likely should not be in care
Parent definition: sick but I really just want/need to get to work


She already had "breakfast."
Provider definition: the child had a well rounded meal and should not be hungry
Parents definition: I tossed a pack of fruit snacks into the backseat on the way over

"I'll make a payment Friday"
Provider definition: Payment will be in full Friday AM
Parent definition: I'll pay a portion Friday at pick up time only IF I remember my checkbook, if not I'll leave a post dated check Monday for the following Friday

"They woke up a little late today:
Povider definition: Got up at 8am instead of 6am, will still take a nap
Parent definition: I got to sleep today cuz I let the kids sleep in till 11:30, just got them dressed and dropped them off for lunch at day care, nap...good luck with that one

"Just pooped in the car on the way over"
Provider definition: Yeah right
Parent definition: I'm in a hurry, they get paid to deal with this stuff, I'm not changing you now

lol, these are great and sooo true!

"i'm actually on vacation next week...."

provider: "yeeeaaahhhh.....a break from the little helion!!!!!"

parent: "but i will still be bringing little johnny everyday..."