Dreaded Daycare

The time has come for the kids to start daycare. Hank and Clara started last week. They are going two days a week, and so far, it has been rough going. Clara is having a particularly hard go of it. There has been a good deal of separation anxiety, naps are nil, and Clara already has caught her first cold (though, I have suspicions that may be more playdate related than anything else).

It's surprising just how difficult it is on me. I am trying to figure out how to not feel so guilty about the whole thing. I can't help feeling I am handing over a portion of my parental responsiblity. Add to it that glorious guilt associated with knowing you are making your children do something that is both scary and dreaded, and one gets a sense of just how hard this week has been for all.

Here's hoping for a better, calmer, and happier week for all.