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Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
I came home early, and decided to stop off at Absolute Yoga in woodbury because I heard there were mommy and me yoga classes. I knew it would be too much, but I was curious...
So, I come in, and the woman behind the counter is stuffing her face with nuts, talking to me with her mouth full and nuts falling out, and with no clue about these classes....
She then told me she's an instructor and usually doesn't work the front desk....
So, she looks at the schedule and finds it. she says - oh here - its on Thursdays at 12:30...
I said, oh, I work... are there any weekend classes?
She said - well - it says here family yoga, but I don't know what that is. I asked if there was a class description anywahere, and she said to go online.
I see a child program brochure, and was like - think it may be in here? She's like "oh, I guess..."
so, this woman is already on my top 5 favorite people of the day list (it rotates  )
I read it, and say, "oh well - its for 6 and older..."
She shrugs and says, "Guess you'll have to come to the Thursday class."
I told her I can't, and lamented at the fact that all mommy and me classes with babies are always during the week.
THEN she said this...
"Well you can understand WHY!"
I looked at her perplexed, "Why??"
"Well, Because thats when mothers want to spend that time with their babies. I guess they see weekends as well, family days."
W T F?????
I said, "Well, some mommies work during the day, and only have the weekends to spend with their babies AND their family."
With her friggin mouth full, she's like "Guess so...."
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
 Drives me nuts! Our Y is like that- they have family stuff on the weekend but only Mommy and Me stuff from 8-3pm on M-F- like that is the only time Mommy's can spend with kids?
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
I'm not a working mom....but OMG! I wouldn't even bother with that place again.....She sounds like a real a$$!
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
You totally painted a picture for me as I was reading it.
She obviously is clueless.
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
Posted by CkGm
Drives me nuts! Our Y is like that- they have family stuff on the weekend but only Mommy and Me stuff from 8-3pm on M-F- like that is the only time Mommy's can spend with kids?
I just hate the message that moms should not work and be home with their kids all day - as if thats the norm. Even if I could afford to not work, I still would. But I can't afford top be a SAHM... so what does that mean? I don't deserve to have an activity available for my child? I know I'm not the only one who looks for weekend activities!
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Posted by Cakes
You totally painted a picture for me as I was reading it.
She obviously is clueless.
She looked like she couldn't be bothered - I feel like calling and complaining - my DH is friends with one of the instructors there - I should talk to her and find out who to complain to....
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I just hate the message that moms should not work and be home with their kids all day - as if thats the norm. Even if I could afford to not work, I still would. But I can't afford top be a SAHM... so what does that mean? I don't deserve to have an activity available for my child? I know I'm not the only one who looks for weekend activities!
ITA
Borders does that storytime on weekdays at 10am.
I almost took off work just to take DD esp cause it was some Elmo thing...cause she loves him.
Also I saw the mall had a stroller class for mommies who want to get in shape and I was like. oh yes..ME!
until I saw it was a weekday at 11am.
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jaclyn78
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
I would definitely complain. It was such an ignorant comment to make.She should have kept stuffing her mouth with those nuts instead of talking.
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
fyi
the mid island y jcc in plainview offers mommy and me classes on sundays for 5 mos to 12 mos. there is also sunday classes for 12-24 mos that encourages dads to come. if anyone wants more info fm me. i
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
Moron!
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
She's an idiot PLUS that is a huge pet peeve of mine.
I've heard that numerous times.
My interpretation is always that the mommies who really love thier kids are able to go on weekdays.
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
Posted by leighla
She's an idiot PLUS that is a huge pet peeve of mine.
I've heard that numerous times.
My interpretation is always that the mommies who really love thier kids are able to go on weekdays.
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jgm26
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
I am a SAHM, but my DH works on Saturdays. I would love a Mommy and Me type class on a Saturday
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
She sounds like an idiot. I wouldn't take a class with her at any rate--she should be able to offer a brief description of the classes--doesn't sound professional.
I am not working yet, but I remember having trouble finding an evening prenatal yoga class. It didn't seem like too much to ask, aren't most pregnant women still working?!?
I would go to a weekend yoga class. The nice part about that is Dads could go too if they wanted to do so. My DH might.
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
what an %^$#$$%
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
I have so many thoughts in my head right now that I don't even know what to say! 
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
Honestly..I wouldnt complain bc that would give her more of your time and ...C'mon now...you only have a certain amount of cailen time vs family time  
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Posted by PrincessP
Honestly..I wouldnt complain bc that would give her more of your time and ...C'mon now...you only have a certain amount of cailen time vs family time
I could do it during the week, when it's NOT family time...
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
The fact that all of these activities fall on a weekday upsets me SO much. I hate the message too. To add insult to injury, on Monday I got a flyer from Daycare about a mommy and me singing class that is held Wednesdays at 10am. I was like "HELLOOOOOO, obviosuly if I could attend my son would not be coming here"!!!!
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
OMG!!!!
I would definitely complain. I agree that it is ridiculous that they only have these type of classes available during the week. I am also a working mom, and I would LOVE to do these things on weekends.
They should also be aware of what kind of an airhead instructor they've employed, and not let her sit at the front desk anymore!
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
That would have ****** me off royally! What a moron!
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Posted by MelToddJulia
I'm not a working mom....but OMG! I wouldn't even bother with that place again.....She sounds like a real a$$!
ITA!
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
Ok, I got grossed out just from the part about nuts falling out of her mouth!!!
They should be embarrassed that her and her silly opinions are representing their facility
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
It's the same thing around here - ALL the classes are during the workday. I still get emails from a woman who heads up the Jewish organization around here for mommy and me activities that are ALWAYS during the workday, even after I told them I work full-time
The worst offender is Alex's daycare - I'm constantly getting invitations to mommy and me classes, activities, shows, etc, during the workday.
Ummm, hello, the whole reason why my daughter is IN daycare is because I'm not available during the workday!
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Re: Am I on another planet???? Working moms - what are your thoughts?
Posted by Seles81
Posted by MelToddJulia
I'm not a working mom....but OMG! I wouldn't even bother with that place again.....She sounds like a real a$$!
ITA!
ITA as well.
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