Not the best quality photo (darn iPhone!) but I still love it. M is grabbing onto N who is smiling at me :) I'm going to hold it in my heart next week while they're away.
I don't go back to work myself for another 2.5 weeks but we had a huge mix up with daycare and this was the best we could do. I'm not sure if I ever wrote about it here. Last year while "pregnant" (seriously this was at about 8 weeks) I checked out a few daycares and decided upon one. Filled out and paid the application fee and everything. Of course I was nervous because I needed room for TWO babies, not just one!
Fast forward to early June and I still hadn't heard about them starting daycare in August, which is what I had wanted. I call to double check and they tell me I'm still on a waiting list. What waiting list? There hadn't been any when I originally signed up. Well apparently they had a lot of sibling births inbetween, which I COMPLETELY understand but what I didn't understand is why they didn't let me know? What is the purpose of the application fee if they just get to ignore me forever? So the 1 year I thought I had on everyone else disappeared and I was completely without a daycare when I went back to work. So I called around and just luckily found a daycare that could take the both of them but they had to start mid-July instead of August. I was just so lucky to get a place where they both could go (instead of having to drive to two different ones) so quickly. We went and checked them out and they were fine so we put down our deposit. It's really close to L's job which is great but L's job will be moving in late fall so hopefully our first place will open up by then. Also the first place is a little cheaper than the new place, and I did like it better (they teach the babies sign language!) but this place will be fine for awhile.
In a way I am grateful I have a few weeks before I have to go back to work because A) I REALLY need to clean my house which has been severely neglected over the last 5+ months and B) I won't feel as guilty because I'll be at home and close by instead of at work and harder to leave if necessary. Of course I'm not grateful for having to pay for another few weeks :)
Good luck with starting daycare - and I agree, I think it'll be easier transitioning to daycare first, then back to work.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the daycare! I think it's crazy how you have sign up so early, but I know it high traffic areas, or busy cities, that's the norm! Glad you found something so quick :) You all look great!
ReplyDeletewow they are so big already!! Good luck with daycare and going back to work
ReplyDeleteDaycare already, seems like they were just born! Sucky situation but glad it all worked out for the best.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I think those few weeks will be so good for you to get adjusted and for them to get adjusted too. That way if there are any issues you won't ALSO be stressed about work. AND if you miss them you can totally get them early. I hope the first place opens up ASAP! It's SO hard getting childcare isn't it!?
ReplyDeleteAnd also, adorable picture! :) They look SOO big!
ReplyDeleteCute pic! So frustrating about the daycare situation, but maybe it will give you a little easing in time.
ReplyDeletePrecious picture of a mama ducky and her perfect little ducklings. :-)
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