First Day of Daycare

Today was the day. I returned to full-time work and Declan had his first day at daycare.

Up at 5am (just after Daddy), showered, dressed, breakfast made, diaper bag packed. Tyler left for work at 6am and I finished getting everything ready. Declan started babbling in bed just before 6am but I waited until all was ready before getting him up at 6:20am.

I gave hike some bottle first then got him cleaned up quickly and dressed for the day. It was such a whirlwind he was in the car and ready to go by 6:40. We made it to daycare for 6:50am and I hung out with Declan until almost a quarter past 7. He was looking around, he seemed happy and I put him in the excersaucer before leaving. I wished him a good day, gave him kisses then walked to the front door. He was enjoying himself so he didn't even look my way when I said goodbye. No tears.

Just after 8:30am Kelly sent me this text:  He's doing great!!  Smiling, babbling "mama", no tears yet.  Started to rub eyes a little.  

Then at noon she texted me:  He had a good morning nap, 2 bottles and  1 jar of food.  Still babbling and smiling.  A real joy to watch.  I'm very lucky!

Wow. He's such a trooper. I guess he had a good time. I think I missed him more than he missed me.

At 3:45pm Daddy picked Declan up from daycare. He had been outside so he was all bundled up. He smiled soon as he saw Daddy though in his winter clothes Daddy said he looked like a starfish and he couldn't tell if he was excited or not. (At least he was warm).

I was done work at 5:30pm and got home by 6:20pm. Declan was sitting on Daddy's knee and he gave me a big smile soon as he saw me. He cried a little when I had to quickly run to wash my hands and set my stuff down in the other room but then I was back and giving hugs and kisses. Little guy was so cute, he was laughing and babbling. I think he had a good day. So proud of him.

Tomorrow it's Auntie T day!