January 12th, 2010
Step by Step Daycare Dropoff
I’m writing this as part of PROMPTuesday (my first time trying!), today’s mission, should you choose to accept it:
Teach us something. How do you flirt? Make a smoothie? Achieve balance in your life? Step-by-step instructions please.
It’s ever so easy to drop your two-year old off at his once-a-week dayhome. First, make sure it’s finally Tuesday – wouldn’t want to get over-anxious and take him on Monday! Next, pack his bag and talk to him about how much fun it will be at Sarah’s house. Drive over and comment on the buses passing by. Get to the dayhome. Listen to him start wailing in the backseat. Take him into the house where Sarah shows him the cute puppy she’s dogsitting for her mom. Give him tons of hugs and say “No, mommy doesn’t need her coat off, mommy will see you later.” Listen to more wailing and you make your exit, feeling guilty but also grateful.
Hit the first Starbucks you see – you deserve a latte now.
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This is such a great tip! I love it! I no longer drop my kids of anywhere but def agree that this would work best!!! Thanks for the comment today on my blog!
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Awe. I can totally relate. It can be so upsetting leaving our kids when they don’t want to be left. But it is a HUGE relief as well. We all need a break sometimes.
And I thank you as well for stopping by my blog and saying congrats. Yeah, it can be tough working from home with 4 little ones, but us moms have got this special thing about us where we SOMEHOW manage and we survive. I am sure you know all about it. 
Have a great day sweety. DAWN
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