DAYCARE 2.0

We've just completed week 2 of the new daycare (although, due to A's schedule, the kids only needed to attend 3 days each week). We are all still alive. And so far, healthy. JP continues to thrive. It's so fun to see him grow into such a true preschooler. He is so excited to go each morning and he barely hugs me goodbye when I drop him off. JP greets us with the biggest smile each afternoon as he proudly presents his art project of the day. I'm told that he's always happy and listens well. (Thankfully, his potty training has carried through too ... I was really worried about that transition!) Although JP frequently mentions his friend, Colton, I think he's pulling his charm on the girls too! Earlier this week, A observed his classroom from the window and noted JP to be on the small couch reading books in between Ava and Zoe!

AA is doing better. Of the six mornings we've dropped her off, she's screamed intensely ALL six mornings. This does not surprise me. I'm told she stops crying shortly and remains happy throughout the day ... until she starts to see other parents come and pick up their kids. The dropoffs are getting easier though. One of her teachers swoops AA away and rocks and cuddles her ... before I'm back in my car AA's stopped crying (thank goodness for those spy cams in the lobby!). Most of the day AA is in the older infant room (10-16 months), so they are trying to transition her from two naps to one. This in itself is a change. Her teachers tell me that AA spends most of her day wandering around the classroom moving toys from one end to another ... always moving and very busy. This also does not surprise me.

This gal is always on the go! For part of the day the older infants join up with the younger infants ... apparently AA is a little mother hen bringing and stacking toys next to the ones that can't crawl.

I'm hopeful that the next few weeks continue to get better!