Parker had his last week at the Bright Horizons daycare, and say "goodbye" to his two favorite teachers, Miss Hilary and Miss Lisa. It was an emotional day for all of us...as letting go of people who love your baby is a hard thing to do. Out of all of us, Parker will probably handle the transition the best! We know that we will see them again soon, though, at GiGi's events, babysitting, and hopefully Parker's birthday! Miss Hilary wrote a beautifully heart-felt letter for Parker's new teachers, which I thought was such a nice gesture. I am so happy we got the chance to be with these ladies, so we know what "the best" feels like, and have high standards to compare to.
I would by lying if I said I'm not nervous about his new daycare. It is always tough to teach new people about Parker, and difficult to trust new caregivers to love and connect with your baby. It is a new set of parents that will have to learn about him, and a new set of professionals to believe in him.
And as grateful as I am that he will be close to my work now, I do think it makes me even more anxious to pick him up and even more conscious of him during the day --whereas with Matt taking him so far from my work, I was able to disconnect a little more and leave the mommy-guilt behind some.
I am sure every mother's hope is the same...that caregivers and teachers UNDERSTAND their child(ren), and take that understanding a step further by believing in and loving them.
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