...is Claire's!
Today she started her new daycare. For the past 8 months or so we've had a sweet Grandma type gal watching her and one other little guy. It has been a perfect situation. The other mom and I have been friends for years, and the kids are 1 week apart in age. Since it's always been just the 2 kids they've gotten lots of love and snuggle time.
This winter our daycare Grandma decided to take a 2 month vacation. Which meant that we needed to find someplace new for the kids. Living in a small town means that there aren't too many choices for daycare, and all the in-home day cares where I would want her to be, were full. There is one daycare center in town that has both an infant and toddler room. And it just happened to work out that they had 2 infant openings right at the time we needed them. So, the kids were able to stay together!
There are some benefits to the new center that I'm really excited about. Claire hasn't eaten any baby food for about 3 months, and it's been hard to send table food to the old daycare for her. Since the new place serves lunch she is able to eat with the toddler room. While she's been growing well, I think this will help put a little more weight on her as we transition her off the bottle.
I'm also excited about the interaction with the new kids and the staff. While I loved our daycare Grandma, she didn't spend a lot of time on the floor playing with the kids. There are a couple of kids who are just learning to crawl too, and I think having kids at, as well as above, her gross motor level will be beneficial.
This morning when I dropped Claire off, she did perfect. She doesn't have any separation or stranger anxiety, so I know for sure I was more nervous than she was! I talked to the director just a few minutes ago, and all is well, just as I knew it would be!
What a relief it must be to know she's in good hands and still with her little friend!!
ReplyDeleteStill! Just because it is new, I know you must have been a little nervous. I'm totally impressed she doesn't have separation anxiety. My oldest was a nightmare, hanging on the fence screaming "mama don't leave me!" as I pulled away in the car. Just shows how well-adjusted Claire is!
ReplyDeleteso great you found a good daycare!! I have a home daycare and I think it is so great for Maddie..she loes to follow the other kiddos and it makes her want to move! also I think it is awesome you are doing so well!! smiles
ReplyDeleteThat is so great! I often wonder if Sutter would benefit from being in a daycare/preschool environment but for now I just can't bring myself to take him....heck I can't even commit to sending Landon to preschool yet!
ReplyDeleteThats perfect that the kids got into the same daycare and got to stay together! Also perfect that Claire didnt make a fuss when left...I will never forget having to drop my youngest daughter off at daycare so I could work...She screamed and cried and clung to my leg as I left...Broke my heart! I think it must be easier when they are younger and more open to the idea of going somewhere new.
ReplyDeleteGood for Claire, thats exciting for her!
How perfect for all of you. This must make you feel so much better as you leave for work.
ReplyDeleteReally great news Honey! I'm so glad my sweet Claire had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if your header is new but I love it! The center picture of Claire is ADORABLE. I am glad she had a great day, puts your mind at ease. I think it would be awesome for her to be with more kids. Glad your new year is off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've found a really great situation for your littles!
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Oh man, when I sent Mondo to a daycare, I bawled my eyes out. It was so traumatic....for me that is! I'll bet she'll get a lot of "therapy" from the other kids as well!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it such a relief when it goes smoothly and you don't have to worry? I think the interaction will be great for her. Wish I could expose Luc to more kiddos his age.
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