Daycare

Since the first day Ava started daycare over two years ago, it's been a very difficult thing for me. I definitely grew to love her daycare and all the great teachers and friends she had there, but I still have a hard time knowing she is gone away from me all day. When it came time for Liam to start daycare I had the same feeling, but felt a little better since I had gotten comfortable with our daycare over the past couple years.

But then a couple weeks before my return to work we found out that their daycare was closing! Although we were very disappointed, we had to quickly begin our search for a new one. We took this opportunity to find a daycare in Lakeville since Ava had still been attending daycare in Bloomington and decided to try the in-home setting.

Liam, being so young, had no adjustment issues and quickly stole the hearts of everyone at daycare. Ava, on the other hand, had lots of adjustment issues. Her old daycare was all she knew and that, coupled with her shy personality, made it a really tough change for her. It brought out reactions and behaviors from her that we had never seen. So, needless to say, we had a few weeks stressful and sad weeks and lots of discussions with her about this big change in her life.

Luckily, time healed this wound of Ava's. It has now been over two months since the kids started at Miss Becky's and I can confidently say that both Ava and Liam are very happy, safe and loved there.

Liam consistently elicits comments from Becky about how cheerful he is and what a 'sweet soul' he has. And Ava's has finally opened up and shown Becky how smart and loving she is. Ava has made some great friends and talks a lot about the fun she has with them!


Ava and her friend Brooka! --------- Happy Liam playing on the floor!