Yeah, I did miss a day of blogging...I feel so lost! There is just too much to do and not enough time to do it. I know that everyone feels that stress on a regular basis.
Here is the breakdown:
1. We've been trying to find a daycare and time is running out- I start my job December 1st
2. Thanksgiving is coming and we are going to my father-in-law's in Connecticut. So I've been trying to get ready for that trip (we leave tomorrow). I also have my last full day of work at my current job tomorrow- ugh!
3. I have been battling a bout of migraines...luckily today was fine
4. Trying to feel semi-organized before going back to work full time and well, yeah, I'm not feeling it.
I think we have a daycare situation. It's a small in-home deal. I really like the lady who runs it and I am hoping it is a place that Michael and Liam will feel comfortable. Keep your fingers crossed.
It is not an ideal time to start them in daycare because we will be away Tuesday-Saturday, come home, have Sunday to get it together and then they will start Monday. If all goes as planned, they will do Mon & Tues for a few hours in the morning....then go for a full day on Thursday. This lady can't take them full time just yet but should be able to in the coming months.
It's not ideal in some ways (scheduling) but the only other viable option we had was a daycare center and while it is lovely and I think it would work--the price is OUTRAGEOUS! I just can't justify it- especially when there is another option that is a smaller setting, an actual home, very clean/organized and just more like what Michael and Liam are used to.
Mike and I decided we will give this a try and for some reason it doesn't work out, we can always cough up the big bucks at that time.
The daycare at my work does not have openings and probably won't for at least 4 months soooo we are on the wait list there and will make this work in the meantime.
I think this daycare thing is our most stressful kid-related decision to date. We are both just hoping that it works out well for the boys :)
POSITIVES:
*We are slowly getting ready for a big change for our family but I feel like we are making well-thought choices. And if something isn't working, we have backup plans!
1 comment:
For what it's worth, I think you're making the right decision. I've been reading your daycare posts with serious interest. I feel so invested in this! I just identify with it so much, since I've been there and, you know, our parallel lives and all...
I don't know if this is helpful, I have a few mantras that got me through going back to work, and which STILL get me through the rough spots:
"I am doing the best thing for my children by working." -which is TRUE, it is the best thing for our family and for my kids that I work, for a lot of reasons.
"Quality not quantity." -in reference to making the most out of our time together each day.
"A child cannot have too many adults who love and care for him." -when I fret that my boys spend more time with the babysitter 5 days a week than with me.
I really believe all these things.
Good luck over the next few days. You really DO have a lot going on, but you guys are handling it GREAT.
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