Mrs. Debbie...

Monday was a big day, Tyler's first day at daycare. I have been dreading it since the moment he was born. He is going to a woman named Debbie that has an in home daycare and she comes highly recommended. Both of my principals kids have gone to her, two 4th grade teachers kids, and a woman from my gym has had two kids there. She has a total of 6 kids ranging from 3 months to 2 years old. Not once have I been worried about Debbie taking care of him, and I haven't been worried about Tyler either. I know that he will love being around the other kids and having new toys to play with. It's me that I've been worried about. I have been with him since the moment he was born, besides the few weeks I went back to work. I might as well have been with him then. I called to check on him about every hour and Rusty sent me at least two pictures a day. I've know every detail about his day and it makes me sad that I won't know that anymore. The other thing that I've been crying about is the idea of missing his big milestones, but Debbie assures me she won't tell me if something big happens.

So, after many tears I had to face Monday morning. I had Tyler ready and I told Rusty we were leaving. He asked if I was ok. I then of course start crying and reply, "no". He ask if I want him to go with me and I cry even more and say, "Of course I want you to go with me". So, we all three go. I managed to hold back the tears because I didn't want to cry in front of Debbie or Rusty. After we left I dropped Rusty off at the house so I could go to the store. As soon as he gets out of the car I start balling like a baby and call my mom.

I spent the day running errands to keep myself busy and went to pick up Tyler at 2:30. He had a great day! He took good naps(which was one of my concerns), and was a happy baby. Day two was even better, for both of us. He had another great day and I didn't cry!

This is going to take a while to get used to but I know millions of other moms can relate. I'm lucky enough to have spent 51/2 months at home with him and not just a few weeks like many women.

Here are some pictures of his first day....
Tyler and Mrs. Debbie

Ready to eat!

He played so hard, he fell asleep in his exersaucer!