Daycare

Emma is so lucky to have such a selfless, loving grandma that has offered to give up everything she is doing to watch her while I go back to work. I remember when I was younger my mom always joked around that she would watch her grandkids instead of sending them to daycare. I always thought she was joking until we told her we were pregnant. Ever since that day, my mom has insisted on watching Emma during the week. She has been ready for this since before I was pregnant. No, seriously. She's had the pack n' play, swing, bouncy seat and everything for over a year. I am excited that Emma will be with my mom and get to experience that bond with her. I can only imagine all the things my mom will teach her, the crafts made, pictures taken and memories to be had. People have asked me if I am concerned if having my mom watch her will effect our relationship at all and I can honestly say I am not worried at all. My mom and I have such a great relationship and have always been open in communication. She has made it clear that she will go by our "rules" and schedule with her (with spoiling her here and there) and knows the importance of doing so for when Emma is with us and Victoria. We will be learning more of Emma's schedule and likes/dislikes from my mom I am sure.

While my mom offered to do the whole week, we insisted she get a break and that the other day we would take Emma to an in-home daycare. So the other day (Thursdays), Emma will be going to Victoria's. I am relieved we found someone that would take a part-time kid and a baby at that. It was quite stressful trying to find someone (resulted in tears) as everyone only takes full-time kids or I couldn't imagine leaving her with them. We are lucky to have Victoria recommended to us by my co-worker who sends his kids to her. Victoria is so sweet and I know Emma will thrive being there around other little kids. Another bonus with Victoria is that her mom lives with her family and is there as another "grandma" figure and helping hands.

We will see how the coming weeks and months go as it will be an adjustment for all of us, especially Emma.