First Day of Daycare
Today, for me, is bittersweet. I realize that in order to be a great single mom, I need help. I can’t be with my son 24/7 - especially if I want to start dating again - and I need time to write/work, recharge and just be Bonny. Not that being Mommy isn’t now a part of who I am. It is. But there are definitely times that I miss the old me, too.
So I registered my son in a daycare down the street from my house. It’s as perfect as perfect could be really. The lady who runs the daycare has done so for over 18 years. She has four grown children of her own. Her daycare is in her own home, registered, licensed, and affordable. The kids in her care seem happy and well-adjusted, and she seems to really connect with the little ones under her roof.
So when my baby started whimpering (he was scared; it was a lot for him to take in, understandably) I almost burst into tears myself. I realized just how connected the two of us are at that moment, and just how much time we spend together. “Oh, he obviously loves his mama!” anyone who sees us together says - and I agree. But in order to love him to the fullest of my abilities, I have to take time for myself, too.
Today was that day. I’m pretty sure it was harder for me than it was for him, although I won’t know for sure until I pick him up in about an hour.
How have you felt about childcare for your little ones? Do you use a daycare, babysitter, friend, ex or family member? Do your childcare needs differ depending on what you are doing (i.e. work or going out on a date)?
October 21st, 2008 at 11:20 am
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November 8th, 2008 at 12:58 am
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February 2nd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Dating with children… Yes, as long as you’re honest about having them!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:18 am
As far as our kids are concerned we gotta find something while we are at work..now a days everybody seem to be busy so in my view its really hard to keep him/her away for a while but that no BIG DEAL to keep him/her in daycare or babysitter..
August 24th, 2009 at 7:54 am
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September 4th, 2009 at 12:21 am
Nothing can replace mama’s love. Daycare can be very good but mom is mom. Sometimes grandparents also are a great help in taking care of children. After all, they love their grand children and take more care than Mom-Dad.