This morning I packed Charlotte up and brought her across town to the backup daycare that my company provides (20 days per year at absolutely fantastic facilities). I rarely work on Fridays but this morning I had a meeting that really needed my attendance.
When I picked Charlotte up at lunch I realized they put stickers on the back of the children to help the staff remember names. This particular facility does only backup daycare so they have different children every day. When she spotted me she raced over, threw her hands around my neck and demanded that we GO GO GO, she threw one last backward glance to call out BYE!! She was definitely out of her comfort zone which I think is a good thing for her to experience. I think daycare is brilliant for all the social interaction it provides but OH BOY does it require a lot more work and organization to get Charlotte ready, packed and out the door. There was no leisurely hangout on the couch or smoothie making this morning, that’s for sure. I love having a nanny for so many reasons with the convenience/time factor very high on the list.
Anyway we’re back home and I’m breathing a sigh of relief that this hell-ish work week is behind me. I just put Charlotte down for a nap so it’s yoga pants, cup of tea and a book for the next hour or two. The laundry and messy apartment can wait.
