How can I leave you??

Even though this is mommy's second time putting my child in daycare, does it make it any easier? No… In fact, I think I'm more depressed this time. Maybe it's because you're a girl; or maybe it's the fact that both you and Aidan start full-time daycare next Monday; or maybe it's because you might be mommy and daddy's last child and it really puts things in reality that my kids are growing up… Whatever it is, I'm sad. I think I will be the next couple of months. Today, I took you to your daycare that you are starting next Monday for a test run. I was there with you since it's the daycare's policy for the parent to be there until their official start. I was there from 11am-12:30pm during the lunch time slot so that I could make sure you eat the food that they serve you. All in all, I think it was a pleasant experience and you won't have any trouble transitioning. You are much different from your brother, I think. I remember how sad he was and how much he cried. You seemed to enjoy playing with all the toys there. Who knows, maybe you'll be more clingy once you realize that we are dropping you off alone…

Your daycare teachers will be Aidan's old daycare teachers when he was in this infant class.
So I feel a little better knowing that they were such awesome teachers.
Today, they served you macaroni and cheese and steamed vegetables. You also had a side plate
of bananas. Normally you would eat everything, but maybe you were uncomfortable
in your new setting because you just spit out all the food. Fail.

You had a great time playing with all the new toys and exploring the class.

Look how happy you are.

You were putting everything that you could grab into your mouth.

You loved being in this little area.

Again, everything in your mouth.

The girl beside you is only 10 months old. I can't believe how young some of these babies are.
Apparently there was also a 3-month old.

You were putting your finger in this little girl's mouth. You were doing it for fun, but I'm just afraid
that next time the girl will bite you. I mean, you are asking for it!

I'm planning on going back tomorrow again to make sure you're comfortable with your new surroundings. I explained to them how you still have a hard time drinking milk off a bottle and a sippy cup. They said it was okay.