Daycare Time
We got some news that the daycare we had all of our kids go to has an opening for baby L in the next few months. I was excited because my wife could focus on her business and I could refocus on a bunch of other things (especially trying to learn how to code). It was bittersweet though since the thought of baby L growing up so quickly is kind of sad at the same time.
I texted my wife the news and she was coincidentally laying with him for a nap. When she saw the text, she teared up and felt the same thing - bittersweet with mixed emotions. I think both of us aren’t quite ready to see L go to daycare because even though our other two were whisked away when the time came, we were so busy that life swept us all up. With L, life seems a bit slower these days, but looking back, it all seems to have also passed by in a blur. He is now about 10 months old and already walking all around the house. He’s getting into all sorts of cabinets, eating solids, and having opinions. Lots and lots of opinions. And he will let you know about them too!
I think it’s something also where my wife said we now know how quickly things pass when the kids start going to daycare. It’s definitely true. Gone are the slower mornings where we have playtime with L after I’m done doing drop offs for the other two kiddos. Gone are the naps we take together. Gone are the crazy lunches we have where we get to see him try all sorts of food. It really is bittersweet.
Some of my favorite times recently are to read to L. He is very curious about books and would pick one up to hand it to you. Actually, it’s more like he slams in on your hand to demand the book to be read. I get to cuddle up with him for a few minutes and read the same book 15 times. It’s the best. I also love playing little games with him and teaching him how to hide things or put things into their place. He loves it when he figures things out and when he doesn’t, he will get mad and start to fuss (but in a very cute way).
Even though I’ll miss spending so much time with him during the day, I know that’s part of his journey and part of his development. Daycare is good for certain kids and my kids need the outlet to explore and be with other people. They love it. They can figure out who they are and make their own friends. I know L will do the same as my other kids and he will love it too. Before everything passes by so quickly, I’ll definitely try to enjoy my last few months with the baby and then it’s time for him to start his own journey out and about.
