Erika - My Strength

Back together again! Erika did GREAT today with her new change in child care. It was so difficult this morning as I was getting ready for work - knowing that I wouldn't be spending my day with her. But boy oh boy is she my strength, When I left her this morning, she transitioned great and then just said "bye bye Mommy." She gave me the strength i needed to make it through the day. Unbelievable. Once I got to work I was still missing Erika like crazy but then I also enjoyed seeing all my students again too.
I received a good report on Erika's adjustment including even staying on schedule with the nap time! It is such a comforting feeling knowing that if you can't be with your child, that they are well cared for and content. On the way home in the car, Erika was a chatter box. She was pointing out every bus we saw and then getting upset when the bus would drive out of her view! I knew she had a fun day because she kept yawning on the trip home. And that's after taking her regular nap!When we came home, we got right to work on Daddy's belated Valentine's Day craft. We had promised him one of those tissue paper hearts when we first made them but never actually got to making it for him till today. You know - better late than never. Erika loves that particular project because she gets to crumple up the paper.After the craft we had to run out to do a few errands. Every single time we pass the church Erika says "Kathy...church...Kathy." And then she cries when she discovers that we are not going there. It is so cute that she loves going there so much. While we were out, Erika was testing her independence. I usually carry her in quick to where I need to go. But today she was insistent that she walks! It was cute but windy and freezing out!When we came home we played, ate dinner and hugged. But I knew my time was ticking...she was tired and I had to let her sleep. So into the tub Erika went, pj's, brushed teeth and night night. I felt sad to have to lay her down already but I did get my 5 hours out of her. Tomorrow is another day! I just love her so much.