Today is my last day home with Emmett. Monday it's back to reality and work. My job has historically been 50+ hours, so I'm pretty nervous about the transition.
We visited his daycare yesterday, and I guess I wasn't prepared for the mass chaois which is a 2-3yr old room. His teacher (who is Korean) is a saint and has the best attitude and patience. Despite the bully kid who's favorite pastime is punching other kids for no apparent reason.
Needless to say, I'm worried about my little man coming home with a black eye! Despite all of my worrying - he had a blast while we were there. I know that he will adjust, and I know that it's the best option for all of us. I'm not SAHM material - and he's bored out of his gord at home. It will be great for his English skills and independance building.
We're working him up to a full day at daycare next week and we'll take it one day at a time from there. I keep repeating to myself that it is only 3 days a week that he's even in daycare. (I have an amazingly flexible schedule), so at least I still have some dedicated time with him.
He has come so far since coming home. He is well attached to us. He loves his Appa and nearly jumps out of his skin to hug him when he gets home. He loves the dog, despite the dog playing tug-o-war with Emmett right into the door frame. He is very affectionate and wants to be hugged or held when he's sad. The sad times are fewer than ever, but a little cuddle and a song help us through those moments. His English has taken off! He knows about 50 or so English words as well as a dozen two -three word phrases. My favorite is the phrase "Come on" which comes out "CHEE mon". It just cracks me up when he tells the dog to chee mon - and the dog looks at me like "huh?". He basically understands everything that I need to communicate to him, he just can't always respond in English yet.
All in all, I've loved this time I've had to spend with Emmett one on one. I never thought I'd have a moments hesititation in returning to work, but something has changed in me. I think it's that I've become a mom.
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Good luck. It was really hard when I left Xander at daycare for the first time but like you, we built it up to full time. It's great for their learning.
And yes, you do sound like a mom! Congratulations!
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