Most of the fans of Bre Writes already know all of my business anyways, but for those of you that don’t Addy Daddy finally left the realms of being an unemployed freelance graphic designer. So basically over-night I went from staying at home with my baby during the week to having to get her enrolled in daycare and heading in to the office everyday. There was no adjustment period due to the fact that my employer needed someone there immediately.
So the word of the week is adjustment. Monday Addy stayed home with her mom since we weren’t able to get her enrolled fast enough. Technically, Addy only had a 4-day week in daycare, but we’re gonna call it her first week. According to the daycare people she did great…I mean she cried and threw a fit each morning, but in my opinion the fit got shorter with each day. I figured it would be tough for her since she had been so used to doing what she wants when she wants at her own home for the entire first year of her life…it’s basically all that she knows. So I think she did very well regardless of what the daycare folks say, I mean they didn’t call us to come get our unruly child so I think I did something right with her along the way. Insert proud dad moment.
It’s somewhat of a double-edge sword in my eyes. I feel somewhat to blame for Addy’s tears every morning this week, just because I was tired of being broke and decided to get a job…call me selfish then I guess. I also feel that Addy needs some structure in her life as well as her own peers. I know for a fact that I’m a cool guy, but even I prefer to hang out with someone my own age from time to time. So when you think about it like that in addition to the fact that we’re now a dual-income household the good outweighs the daily separation anxiety.
I know you all are wondering how I feel about the whole thing, but it’s weird. Honestly my job is a busy place, like to the point I have to remind myself to stop, slow down and eat, so I while I do miss being home with my baby I rarely have time to actually sit back and realize it. I actually think that’s helped me adjust to the situation. There was a small and I mean minute part of me that wanted Addy to miss me more…like I’m all she’s ever needed in her life, but that’s just crazy. From the reports I hear, there is another kid at daycare her age that she plays well with, so I could never replace that, ever.
For those that have been wondering, Addy & Addy Daddy have been adjusting just fine. We’re even getting our morning routine timing down to a science to get her there just in time for breakfast. My excitement for a new job and her excitement for new friends keep us motivated.
Thanks for tuning in….
Addy Daddy
Kudos for getting through the first week! I think it's supposed to get easier as time goes by, but what do I *really* know? 🙂 Congrats again on the new job and for making sure you didnt raise an "unruly" baby. lol.
Well thank you, I try to do what I can for the kids….
I'm so proud of Addy Daddy and Addy for successfully getting through their first week of change. Well, Addy's first week was not so successful, since she's here with me recovering from her worst cold ever. But it's definitely building up her immune system.