Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Out of balance again















  1. Your actions were my exact suggestions. It sounds like Toots is ready to get out and explore the world. If you put her in daycare from 9-12 two-three days a week it will be the highlight of the week rather than the drudgery. She will love being with her new friends. Now, that doesn't mean that she won't cry as soon as you walk in the daycare door, that is what kids do...they go about their day trying to behave and play right and that costs a lot of energy. When someone safe walks in they will be very happy to take all that pent in energy and dump it right at your feet and they do this by crying. Give it a minute and the energy is released and they will stop. In the end keeping yourself healthy is the best way to keep your kids healthy.

  2. thanks for your suggestions, Millie!

    i am well aware form my old experience in day care and in having my older kids the challenges of hello and goodbyes. lol!

    i ended up venting on the phone to a friend after posting, and she said, well, you know, i'm free tuesdays, and i want you to tutor my 13 yo! why don't we barter? I couldn't believe how easily that turned out for in the meantime. but i think i will be doing the halfday, 2 days a week either in the summer or for next fall.

  3. oh, for the elusive balance..... may it settle out soon for you! the barter situation sounds ideal!

  4. thanks, jen. i did write the post in a less than stellar mom moment. i'm working on the balancing act. and yes, my friend was a goddess for suggesting the barter!

