This week has been a bit traumatic for Monsieur Henry. Monday marked his return to daycare. That day actually went fairly easy, probably because Hen didn't realize what this new adventure meant, mainly a daily drop off at daycare with no mom. Now that he has a few days under his belt, he's definitely decided he does not approve of the change in normal routine. He cried. A lot. I spent some time holding him and calming him down but as soon as I set him on the floor, he cried again. Since I figured this would continue forever, I waited for what seemed like a good moment to leave, said goodbye, and then bolted. For this, I got the pleasure of his tiny little self crying out "mama! mama!" with tears - seriously, you could hear 'em - as I walked down the hall. I didn't look back.
As much as I'm ready to return to school, I am unprepared for leaving Henry behind. I wish I could just wrap him up and bring him with me. I doubt very much that he'd enjoy Civ Pro but he just might like Torts, I have a very animated professor for that class. Henry would learn he could probably make a claim of negligence against me for my return to school. There is a duty of reasonable care when you have a child, I am breaching it, ... yeah, it looks like I meet three of the four requirements so he wouldn't win but that doesn't make me feel any better.
4 comments:
crikey. it's hard being a mom. I'll think good thoughts for you and Henry during this transition!
Ugh. That is so not a good feeling. But, like Sara said last night, it will get better. He will get used to daycare again and have a ball there. The socialization is great for him. And you deserve to focus on yourself a bit. In fact, you taking some time to attain your goals will make you a better mother to him long-term. Plus, you can still dote on his every move during evenings, weekends and holiday breaks. :)
As I'm sure you know, it does get better and easier and he'll start to love seeing the other kids and get excited about it . . . that's how I justify it anyway. Good luck!
ohhhh.... that's hard.
And yeah, it will get better.
Have they said how long he cries for - are they able to calm him down?
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