Transitions...

Well life is full of transitions... from very early on we learn to deal with them and keep on moving. Well Miles Boogie had a very important transition occur in September, which was his 'graduation' from his old class at daycare. Miles has now moved in to what we call "the big boy room" - he has some new classmates and a completely new set of teachers. I have to say that this was a very difficult adjustment for him at first but like most kids he is very resilient and is handling it like a pro. He went from crying and clinging to my legs as I tried to leave to barely having time to give me a kiss and say 'bye mommy' as he pushed me out the door!

But you know it wasn't just Miles that had a major transition - Mommy had one as well. In addition to dealing with the stress of wondering wether Miles was okay in his new class, Savannah also started at the same daycare. All the teachers and the director joke that I'll be the one who needs the most help with dealing with all of these changes!!! And I have to say that's proven to be true. While in essence Savannah's transition to daycare was easier than Miles' (after all, as long as I leave some food and pampers she's all good!) My reaction to leaving my 3-month old baby at daycare was nothing short of catastrophic for me. All the tears and guilt had me feeling like a walking, babbling mess! But alas, we all got through it relatively unscathed and everybody seems happy with the new arrangement. I wasn't totally able to let go of Savannah (she's home with me a couple days a week) but our situation is working for us right now. I guess I've lived to fight another day - or at least until the next major life transition for the kids!