Yesterday E registered e for daycare; Monday, December 14, will be her first day. Most of E's questions regarding food, diapers, and such have been answered, and it looks like things will be easier than expected, though those initial drop-offs will be challenging for everyone. E will need to leave two changes of clothes for e, as well as an extra pair of shoes (closed toe, rubber sole--nice to have clothes and shoes from older cousin so E doesn't have to shop for them). She will also leave a box of diapers and wipes. The daycare will provide meals and snacks and even sippy cups (everyone uses the same style).
This morning on our walk I was a little teary-eyed, thinking of days to come when we won't have this special time together. As we approached home I took e out of the stroller, and she walked the last short block holding on to my hand. She stopped frequently, to pick up a leaf and offer it to me, or to examine a crack in the sidewalk. I guess she notices things like that because she is so close to the ground.
This past weekend her parents purchased her next car seat, good till e reaches 65 pounds. She will continue to face backwards for another year, then the seat can be turned around. It even came with its own cup holder!
Who could have ever imagined what all you and e and E and K would have done this year, so much uncharted territory, so many changes. I guess that's the way we all live, sure of the now and that's about all. I admire your ability to say "yes" and then figure out what that would mean!
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