DC changing LO into uniform?

financialdiva

DS1 is in TKD twice a week. His class is at 6pm. I leave work at 4:30, pick up the kids, arrive home around 5:30ish, unload kids, let dog out, change DS1 into his uniform, load kids, then rush back out no later than 5:50pm to make it to class.

This is getting really old, really quick.

So I am thinking of leaving work maybe a few minutes later, picking the kids up and then heading straight to class and skip the going home part all together. I would then pay our neighbors tween to let the dog out those days since we usually don't get home until about 6:45 and I would feel bad about making her hold it that long.

Anyway, I could change DS1 when we arrive, but with the baby, it's kind of hard since my hands are full. Changing him in the van while the baby is in the carseat is an option, but with afternoon Tstorms, that isnt always an option.

So do any of you have the teachers change them right before pick up? I would really just ask her to remind DS1 to go potty and change since he can do both himself. I can tie his belt when I get there. Or is this too much to ask since it will be every week twice a week? I think it might be much? But maybe wouldn't hurt to ask? What do you think?

LoCarb

I like to think it doesn't hurt to ask.

our DC helps change kids who take swim class. 

Maybe they can help change him during his EOD potty trip. I would work on DS changing his own pants and having the teachers help with the top and belt. Worse case scenario- they decline and you leave work a few min early twice a wk.

eta: I re read your thread. If the teacher is only reminding him, I would definitely ask.  

MirandaHobbes

We're doing the exact same craziness twice a week with swim lessons- but for  us its doable because I have only one kid and no dog!! I think the worst part of it is eating dinner so late, but I am starting to get into a routine of having dinner premade so I can pop it in the microwave when we get home. I think it is no problem at all to ask your daycare to help him change. It's only twice a week, and worst case scenario they forget once or twice and you change him in the car or at the studio.

I think lessons are totally worth it, imho. This is the first "lessons" we've tried with DS, who is 5, and I'm amazed how well he's doing. It's really fun to watch him, too.

On a side note- how does your son like TKD? I'm considering this for a winter activity. Does he pay attention? Do they make it "fun"? DS has a very short attention span (and is on autism spectrum) so I'm not sure it'll be up his alley or not. We may try gymnastics instead.

LoCarb

wife07mom09:

Skip swim class to cut down on craziness and macimize time with lo

thats a shitty thing say. why not take it a step further and suggest OP quit her career and confine LO to a closet so she can maximize her time with LO and he will never learn a new skill? 

*sparky*

If all they have to do is remind him then I would definitely ask.  It should not be a big deal at all.  Also, where does he do TKD and is there a place he can change there?  DS used to take it at our gym, and so I would just bring his uniform and change him in the gym changing room when we arrived.  I always brought a snack too as he would get really hungry.  Otherwise, you could just pack an extra snack in his DC bag.

mittensonkittens

If all they would be doing is reminding him, then I'd ask. And then when I got there to pick up the kids, I'd pop my head into his classroom to remind him myself, then go get the baby and come back to hopefully find that he at least was starting to get ready. Or you could stay with him until he's ready, then go get the baby.

financialdiva

MirandaHobbes:

We're doing the exact same craziness twice a week with swim lessons but fornbsp; us its doable because I have only one kid and no dog!! I think the worst part of it is eating dinner so late, but I am starting to get into a routine of having dinner premade so I can pop it in the microwave when we get home. I think it is no problem at all to ask your daycare to help him change. It's only twice a week, and worst case scenario they forget once or twice and you change him in the car or at the studio.I think lessons are totally worth it, imho. This is the first "lessons" we've tried with DS, who is 5, and I'm amazed how well he's doing. It's really fun to watch him, too.On a side note how does your son like TKD? I'm considering this for a winter activity. Does he pay attention? Do they make it "fun"? DS has a very short attention span and is on autism spectrum so I'm not sure it'll be up his alley or not. We may try gymnastics instead.

He loves it! They make it so fun at his age. He listens really well and is doing a great job. I think finding the right studio and Masters/teachers are key.

He actually has a kid in his class that has a sensory disorder. Her mom was telling me her specialist recommended it for her and she is doing fantastic.

We eat dinner at 7pm anyway, and I do something quick like leftovers or eggs on those days anyways. I am not worried about the evenings being crazy bc I wouldn't have it any other way. I am just trying to get ideas on how to stream line getting to the class timely.

preggersin2011

My friends have a minivan so that their kids can change in the car

financialdiva

wife07mom09:

I'd never suggest she doesn't love her child or should not work. It was just an alternate answer or suggestion k stopping the craziness. I get it. I work I have 2 I just at this point have limited outside time to make our lives more sane. It really is ok to not have multiple outside activities for a season

First of all, you said I should skip swim, which wasn't even the activity I have him in, which means you didn't even really read my post.

Then your response didn't even answer my question of is it okay to ask DC to change my child into his uniform. You gave your ridiculous opinion that I shouldn't have him in an activity so I can spend more time with him implying that I didn't spend enough QT with him.

So don't act like you were simple making a suggestion. Your posts are often rude, condescending and most of the time are ridiculous and stupid. Quite frankly, I don't think one person on this board is a very big fan of you and I for one am sick of you posting your crazy asss comments on our usually tame board.

Can you go away please?

fryrat

My DC just had me tell them what time she needs to be changed by, and they will do it. Since ours was for swim, I had to have instructions like swim diaper at 6:15, or whatever. They did not have an issue with it, as long as I wrote it down so they did not forget the times and instructions. I reminded them each morning that it was a swim day, and that helped a lot. I just mentioned that, and they could refer to the sheet to know what time she needed to be ready. It helped avoid a long drawn out conversation every morning.

Fullcircle06

Many moons ago, I worked at a daycare, and we had a couple of kids with activitites, and we always helped when possible. So, yes, I'd definitely ask for their help. There might be some days that they forget or run behind, but no big deal. Also, great idea about your neighbor taking your dog out!

groovygrl

Who knew a DC changing uniform could be so interesting hehe.

I have to say my first instinct was no I can't really imagine asking them to do that to be honest....but I think it depends on what goes on in the room around the time you pick up & how many kids are still left. I pick up on the late side so it would probably be fine at my DC b/c there are not a ton of kids left. But if it is a time when the class is full and they're still doing scheduled activities, it might be tough. Certainly can't hurt to ask and if they're doing it for the kids taking swim lessons (I would have to go back & read if you were the one who said that) then it shouldn't be an issue IMO. 

For the other poster, my kids take TKD during the DC day (it is offered on site by an outside company) and they love it, esp DS who has a lot of tendencies that make us think he may end up w/ an ADD diagnosis... he focuses during it, really enjoys it & they teach some really great life skills (dedication, loyalty, etc).  However, at outside places it is often quite expensive, that is the biggest drawback I think.

Mrs.RockyM

Not sure if this would work for you, but I'd probably change DD1 at daycare myself, before picking up DD2. If DD2 didn't go to the daycare, I'd just ask one of the administrators in the front office to hold DD2 for me while I helped DD1 change. At least 1x a week DD1 decides she has to poop (really badly of course) as we're getting to daycare. I just ask the administrators at the front desk to hold DD2 for  a bit - they love playing with her - and then this way I have 2 hands free to help DD1 with whatever she needs in the potty!  

emberlee3

Skipping the stop at home will streamline the process considerably.  You can try out different changing options to see what works best.  Can baby stay in infant seat while you help older LO change at the studio?

I love the idea of TKD for DS.  I am going to look into studios near us for the fall/winter.

boogerbearoriginal

It sounds like outside of tying his belt, he's pretty capable of getting changed himself so I vote ask the teacher if you bring his uniform if she can remind him to get changed before pickup. And get the neighbor to let the dog out and skip going home too.

I don't think it's an unreasonable request. Worst case scenario they say no, can you get him changed at the studio? I would guess they have a locker room or similar, and you could just leave #2 in the car seat if need be for a few extra minutes?

I agree that cutting out the stop home will help tremendously.