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Cam's 1st Day in Daycare - & I cried


CAMSMOM1 wrote: It was a lot harder for me today, then I thought it was going to be. sad.gif I dropped him off around 10:00 this morning. And right away, a little girl named Riley came up to him, and they were instant buddies. wub.gif They were having an Easter Party today, so that should be a lot of fun for him. They're going to do an easter egg hunt, have a party with snacks, and eat hard boil eggs. happy.gif
When I was leaving he didn't cry because he was distracted. But his classroom is in the front of the building with windows...and I saw him standing at the window looking for me. bawling.gif That's when I lost it. bawling.gif
I asked if they needed anything for their party, so I went to go get some apple juice, and brought it back.
The teacher said he was doing really well, and he loved eating the boiled eggs. emlaugh.gif
It's hard seeing my little man growing up. And I'm so used to spending the mornings with him. We didn't get to watch the Wonder Pets, or play with his motorcycles. sad.gif sleep.gif
I decided to start him today, so he could get a feel for it, and then have the weekend with me. I hope that was a good decision.
I'm sure he'll do fine, and have fun with his friends. The good part was, there were only 5 children in his class today, so he should get some extra attention I hope. hug.gif

It's hard letting go. blush.gif But my sister & I are going to get our nails done, and have some fun this afternoon, to get my mind off of it. wub.gif

kayla's mama replied: Awww, Ann hug.gif hug.gif I can remember teh first day I left Kayla I was a wreck. Atleast you and your sister are getting your nails done.....how fun!!! I'm sure Cam is just fine wink.gif

C&K*s Mommie replied: hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif awwww... mom, you will be great once you know how much fun he is having, and how he will still light up when you come back! wub.gif

Have a great day with your sis! rolling_smile.gif

Edward's Mommy replied: You made a good decision by getting him in there while you can still be home for a little bit incase something goes wrong. Which it won't!!! You're a good Mommy and I think you do the best for your little man!!! wub.gif No matter what! It won't get any easier!! bawling.gif hug.gif

CAMSMOM1 replied: I'm tempted to call & check up on him. blush.gif Right now they should be eating lunch, and then going to take naps. I'm worried that he won't take a nap for them, on a mat. I sure hope he does. blush.gif

Should I wait to call and ask about him?

C&K*s Mommie replied: I am sure they would not be surprised that a parent would call to check on their child, if you did. They probably expect it to some degree, I know I would get on the horn with Kel being in someone else care, if they were not already blowing up my phone telling me to come get her. laugh.gif

You may want to wait to call, if they are taking naps it may be hard for the person answering the line to gain access to the room where the kids are at. KWIM? Some kids may be light sleepers, and anyone walking into the room may wake them up.

luvmykids replied: bawling.gif I'm sorry you had a tough time! I'm sure he's loving it and will have all sorts of stuff to tell you about! And I'm glad you started him while you're still on Spring Break so you actually get a little alone time!

I'm sure they've had kids who didn't want to nap, etc and have all sorts of tricks up their sleeves, it will all be fine! Mine always napped better for the dcp than for me anyway!

KUP how his first day went! And enjoy getting your nails done! hug.gif

CAMSMOM1 replied:


I feel like a bad mother, putting him in daycare while I'm at home. bawling.gif But my sister convinced me that it would be best for him to start today, so he could experience it, and have the weekend with me. But I feel guilty about it. sad.gif I know I shouldn't, I do need a break. I can't remember the last time I had a day all to myself. blush.gif

And the teachers told me that it's ok to call today. The phone is connected to the front desk, so it won't disrupt their classroom. wink.gif I think I'm going to wait to call, until after his nap. And see how he did. I know he slept fine on a mat for his last daycare person (not g-ma, but I had him in a dayhome for 2 months before). I can just be a worry-wort sometimes. blush.gif

I haven't gotten my nails done in over a year. So it'll be something nice to do for myself & hang with my sis. happy.gif

Kaitlin'smom replied: hug.gif I know how hard it can be. Kait was much younger when I had to go back to work and even though she went to a sitter it was still really hard on me. There are days I still feel guilty for having to work and not being home with her. hug.gif I am sure he is fine. It will be good for him and your sis is right let him be there today. have time will mommy this weekend and go back, heck he might get upset tomorrow he does not get to go. Kait is always asking me if she has school tomorrow. hug.gif Its harder on us than it is them hug.gif

kimberley replied: aww what a big boy and what a tough day for mom hug.gif. i got over my trauma with daycare by volunteering, then eventually working at the daycare laugh.gif

hope you enjoy so mom time and you will both adjust before you know it. hug.gif

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: I'm sorry it was rough for you. I had a decent time leaving Logan. Probably because I still haven't left him more than 3 times at daycare. Aaron has to deal with the goodbyes in the mornings. I get the welcome backs in the evenings. I am sure Cam will have a ball. And it will get easier, Ann. hug.gif

Halo42101 replied: hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif

Hugs (of course) from,
Jessi

MyLuvBugs replied: hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif
Lots of hugs for you sweetie. I know how bad it must feel, but I'm sure he's having tons of fun. smile.gif I'm sure the time will just fly by for him and you, and he'll have to talk your ear off all night telling you about all the fun stuff they did today. smile.gif hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Ann he will be fine. hug.gif It was a good decision on your part to start him today. I'm so glad he didn't cry for you. That is always so hard. sad.gif He will love it and the two of you will get into routine in no time! wink.gif hug.gif

JP&KJMOM replied: hug.gif Ann. It does get easier. I cried the entire first week that JP went to daycare but he was 8 weeks old. Remember that he played his heart out all morning and he will be ready for a nap so he might do good. Also he will be super tired tonight from the change and playing so hard.
It will get easier and I know he will love it. hug.gif

CAMSMOM1 replied: I decided to call around 2:00. And I got to talk to the director, who was spending time with him. She said he only cried for a couple of min. when I first left him, and hasn't cried since. And he loved being with the kids, and had good interaction with them. He DIDN'T take a nap tongue.gif , but I'm sure he'll be tired tonight when I pick him up. blush.gif She said they had some sugar with the Easter party, and that's probably why he didn't nap. But he read a book on his mat. wub.gif

I'm going to pick him up soon. I just got home. I didn't get my nails done, but we went out to lunch together, and went shopping. It was nice to have that time. smile.gif

I'm getting anxious to pick him up. I can't wait to hear about his day. I'm sure he'll have a lot to talk about. blahblah.gif laugh.gif

When he was staying with Grandma, all these months, he never did anything exciting, kwim? So now that he's with kids, playing, having a party, I'm sure he won't want to leave. wub.gif

kayla's mama replied: Glad that he is having a good time wub.gif

ashtonsmama replied: Awwww...Annie!
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Good job Momma for letting go and getting him at least started at daycare...I'm sure he'll do awesome, sounds like he is already! So go little man! It will get easier as time goes on, I'm sure, but just remember, he'll always be your baby!
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holley79 replied: Aww Cam Man is growing up and already found him a woman. rolling_smile.gif

I'm sorry it was so hard. I can't even imagine. I'm sure I will find out soon enough.

CosmetologyMommy replied: I cried Aidan's first day too. But I like when I come to pick him up in the afternoon and he has not seen me yet and he is playing and smiling and i know that he is ok! Good luck!

Kated replied: Oh dont worry he will be fine! He will make friends and have fun and you will be ok!
Dont you worry!


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