Update: I had to drag him inside, but I think that's because he wanted to play outside. When we walked toward his play area, he went right to it and grabbed a ball. I tried to make it clear to him that I was leaving, and he just said, "Bye, Mommy." Didn't even need to give me a hug. After I dropped his stuff off, I peeked out the window, and he was still carrying the ball around. Somewhat anticlimactic, but I'd rather this than screaming. I'm sure that will come tomorrow, after he realizes I'm gone all day.
**** I'm going to cry tomorrow and I'm tempted to cry tonight. Caleb starts daycare tomorrow morning. I don't start subbing for a few weeks, but I figured the transition might be tough and it'll give me a chance to focus on some of the paperwork and applications.
I know so many others have been through it and even I've been through it with Abby, but I just feel like crying. It feels so much worse than with Abby. With Abby, I was away from her a few hours every day before that. I had classes and teaching; I had, you know, a life. With Caleb, I've been with him almost 24/7 almost every day. He's had some childcare, which eventually went well, but very little.
Caleb's a much more affectionate child than Abby was. He's pretty clingy. While I was sitting with him as he fell asleep tonight, he wanted me to "cuddle" with him--he just needs physical touch more than Abby did--and I started to think, "What if he's trying to sleep and there's no one to cuddle with him? What if they can't understand what he wants?"
He is a little bit of the "mama's boy" my FIL (I think mostly jokingly) said he was during our visit. I took him for a little while on Friday, and after a while, it went really well. I know eventually he'll be fine, it'll be great for him and he'll learn a lot.
We're pleased with what we've seen and heard, but on Friday it was pretty chaotic while we were there, and there's a part of me that worries. Will they have time to cuddle with him?
I have to remind myself, we went through it with Abby and she was fine and loved it.
I can promise you that it will be okay! Colin is such a mommas boy. He won't go to sleep - nap time or bed time - without cuddles. He never has! But his new program he does. He follows the cues of his classmates and does amazing well and it's good for him. It might take a few tears for both of you (and that's okay!) but I know he's going to do so well. Hang in there!
Good luck, he'll have a blast! B is actually more affectionate at daycare, and just might get more snuggles and cuddles. He always has to give kisses to his teachers and friends before he leaves. I have to bribe him for kisses hugs!
Post by thedahliharpa on Sept 21, 2014 21:58:15 GMT -5
I'm sorry. It was harder and easier leaving D. Easier because I knew what to expect and harder because I was more aware of how quickly time goes. I hope you both have a good day,
Emerson Kate, born 38w5d on 4/6/12 at 6:02 p.m., 5 lbs 13 oz and 18 3/4 inches. Lucas Matthew, born 39w5d on 4/11/14 at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches.
Post by nilex0102 on Sept 21, 2014 23:19:17 GMT -5
He will do great I am sure. Think about a short drop off routine you want to have and follow it. That helps both of you. And at my daycare there is lots of cuddling
I hope he has a great day. Carter is a cuddle monster, and he gets his fix at daycare by hugging the other kids and teachers a lot.
Caleb can pull a Carter and climb into a cute girl's bed for cuddles every nap
Thad has sweet talked yet another school into cuddling him to sleep. I get pictures every day of his teachers on his cot with him. It is cute, but come on! This is why putting him to bed is such a chore!