Relief

My kids started at their new day home yesterday. And I was nervous. All day I was tempted to call and just see how it was going, but I managed to hold off. I steeled myself for some negative feedback (since that is what I got every day at the old day home), and headed to pick up the kiddos. I didn’t realize just how anxious I was about the whole situation until I got home yesterday evening. I was reading the review of the day that Debbie put in our bags (how nice!) and my eyes watered. She wrote that my kids had a great time. That she enjoyed having them in her home. That they are a joy to be with! Balm for this Mama’s heart, let me tell you. Don’t get me wrong, there were little issues and sharing struggles, but she just said “they’re 3 – that happens when you’re 3”! Annika cried while she put on her boots and coat – not because she was upset about being in trouble, but because she didn’t want to go home! That’s more like the Annika I remember when we were still at Tina’s day home. They’ve already done a craft and did some decorating for St. Patrick’s around the play room.

I’m happy, and very optimistic about this working out for both of our families. I know it’s only been a day, but what I saw yesterday was a glimpse of friendships that have the potential to really bloom over the coming years. I will keep you posted, but let’s hope it just gets better from here!

Hope you are all having a good week so far.
Penny