Starting daycare

Baby Echo,

I'm at a coffee shop, across from your daycare, with my laptop, working. My mind is with you, hoping you are distracted by fun, and not missing mama. Yesterday it was our first warm-up day. We went in at 8am. I stayed with you until 9:45, and then left for 15 minutes. When I came back, you were playing in the yard. At 10am we headed home together.

Today we went in at 8:30. You did paint work with the other kids, and then cried for mama. I picked you up. We played with your doll Susan, and a girl brought us a book to read. Another boy joined us, and brought us another book when we were done. They were interested in the story too. I left at 9:10. You cried, looked at me and cried deep. I waved, I kissed, and said I'll be back soon, smiling, about to cry myself. The teacher took you in her arms as I waited outside the door until you stopped. I looked in from a distance, making sure you don't see me. The teacher nodded that you were all right.

So here I am, across the street, waiting for 10:30. Can't wait to hold you and comfort you, cover your little face in kisses. When we get home, after a short while, your nanny Faith will take over. Late afternoon, you'll be mine. Next week, the warm-up will continue, little by little, you'll stay longer each day, until August.

Love you so much.

Mommy