Daycare woes

Wel it's tuesday! This is my day to get things done that I can't do with a toddler.

I've done some cleaning, groceries and washing. Now it's the countdown waiting until I can go pick Grace up.

This is Grace's 4th day at daycare, the first few were fine but now she is getting really upset. It started today when we drove into the carpark. All the way in the car we were talking about "school" and all of the fun things that she will get to do. She seemed ok, and just kept saying, "Mummy take Grace school, Mummy bye" and also "No Xavier, my school"

So I thought that today would be a good day, even though she didn't go last week because she was sick.

We walked down the hall and she just clung to my leg, sobbing and saying "Mummy home, Mummy home"

It was heart wrenching, how could I leave my little girl so distressed?

I had a chat to Norma and she suggested that she comes another day as to her every Tuesday is just like starting a new day every week. I'm not really comfortable with that, I only need 1 day to do what I want & to spend time with Xavier. She then said maybe take her out and try again in 6 months.

I decided that I'll see how she goes today and maybe next week then reassess it from there. I have in the back of my mind that if it doesn't work it doesn't matter! I don't need her to go, it's just nice to have the break.

I stayed with her until she calmed down then left. She stayed fairly calm and Norma let her look out the front and wave goodbye, she seemed to be ok.

Norma called about an hour later and said that she seemed to be coping well and she would call if she started crying or getting upset. I waited and waited but no call, so I called about 12.15! She was all tucked up in bed having a snooze. She has been fine.

I guess we will see how she goes when she wakes up, thats the test! It's now 1.15pm and I haven't had a call, so hopefully all is fine.

I really wish that I had a someone that could have her 1 day a week. I would much prefer her with someone close to our family, but its not to be! My good friend Tim has had her a few times and she has a ball with him! Maybe I can con him into having her every fortnight!!

Ohhhh just got the call. She had a sleep for an hour and woke up fine. All the other kids are asleep and she is just doing some quiet activities.

I am so relieved that she was fine today.......looks like I might get Tuesday's to spend with my little boy after all!!