Surviving so far!

Day one of daycare went very well for both Mama and Lilygirl! I really like her daycare; all the workers up there really fuss over Lily and just talk to her. Even those who are not her teachers. Her head teacher is awesome, too. Very sweet. She hugs me in the morning when I drop her off and always invites me to come by and visit. (Not gonna happen...how could I leave her TWICE in one day??)

Here is her "first day of daycare" picture:



She didn't come home in that outfit though. Why not? Poop.

The evening after day one was pretty frustrating. She was exhausted but would not go down for anything. Lots of crying...some screaming. I believe she was just overwhelmed at the crazy day she had.

However, when she did finally go down? She slept for three and a half hours, ate for about 10 minutes then down for another FIVE hours!! WOO HOO!

Unfortunately, Day TWO of daycare was easier on her, but harder on us. She slept nearly all day yesterday, most of yesterday evening but then wouldn't go down at all last night. It was a long night for Mama and Lily...and then Daddy took a shift an hour before he had to get up for work. (THANK YOU)

I'm praying that today, Day three, will be good for her...lots of play time and time with the teachers.

I had the sweetest email from an aunt this morning. She told me that she had a great daycare experience with her daughters when she had to work. She comforted me with that (thank you so much) and made sure I knew that it was okay to miss her lots and that I'd be so very happy to see her when I got off work.

Funny, I haven't really had a real crying episode when I drop her off at daycare.

Now, when I leave her to go pick her up?? I don't know how else to explain it, but it's utter desperation to get there faster. I really can't get there fast enough. And when I get her in my hands, I am (so far) on the verge of tears. I guess I just can't believe how much I miss her.

Wouldn't YOU miss this??



Chances are if you're reading this? You already do.