We made the decision to start baby Nick in daycare, which began this week. Even though I don't yet have a job outside the house, we thought it would be best to get him used to being in a daycare during the days so that I can hopefully start a law job soon. Also, now that he is more mobile, it is harder for me to even do my "work from home" work during the day. Anyway, it was a good idea for a number of reasons.
He has successfully survived three days of daycare - the first day I sent him for three hours, then four, and yesterday he was there for five days. He seems to be OK - of course, he cries when I leave, but he seems happy when I come back again at the end of the day. The first day, he came back home and was SO tired! He slept for several hours that day, lying on the floor of the play room.
I also think it is good for him to have the experience of playing with other kids his age. With the exception of his friend Ella, baby Nick doesn't have many other little ones to play with on a regular basis. Daycare will afford him the opportunity to learn how to share and play and handle other little ones who also have teeth and poky fingers and kicky legs.
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