First Week of Daycare for Sam

 

December 1st was the official day for Sam to start daycare and for mom to head back to work.  Bradley and I both brought the little monster in on the first day for dropoff as we also had a lot of stuff to bring in and mom HAD to be there!  I had a really hard time and cried... several times.... I knew he was in good hands, but it broke my heart to drop him off for the whole day.  We have been together for basically 12 months nonstop (I'm counting pregnancy in there!)so I think a little separation anxiety is expected.  You just love the little guy so much and you want to protect them and make them happy - you know he will be okay, but there is some guilt in leaving him with someone else.  So, although mom was a little bit of a hot mess,  Sam was a champ and seemed to be okay with everything.  

A little bit into the morning, the center sent us the above picture which was much needed by mom!  I think I looked at it 20 times at work and showed or emailed it to at least 20 people!  By 4pm, mom was CHOMPING AT THE BIT to pick up her little man and even walked out of her 3-4 pm meeting that was going late so she could leave.  It is just like Christmas everyday getting to go pick him up and any delay of traffic or red lights or slow drivers are magnified on my way there!  

Needless to say, we survived Day one.  Sam had two blowouts and went though two outfits so they had to provide one for him and suggested we bring in four extras - that's our boy we know and love!  I also think it was a lot of activity for him as he only took 3- 30 minute naps the first day there and he was wiped out.  Once we got home, he fed and slept solid until nighttime.  The teachers absolutely adore him, which is understandable, and to see their joy and excitement talking about him makes my heart feel happy!

As for being back at work, it felt kind of weird the first day but I'm now getting back into the swing of things.  The first day was a little rough, but I am enjoying the challenge of work again as well as all the interaction with my colleagues and friends at work.  My boss has been more than great so I feel really blessed!  

So, here's to week one and on to week two.  We are enjoying the weekend just hanging out at home.  I got the biggest smile from Sam this morning without even working for it while feeding him and it made my day!  I think we'll all be okay :)