I’m kind of liking the idea behind daycare.
J goes there for the day and gets his tantrums out of the way while I work, completely ignorant of the fact that he’s going hoarse out there somewhere.
J comes home, tired of tantruming, and becomes the jolliest toddler I’ve ever seen. He speedwalks after the dog, giggling when the dog tried to get away from the ear-pulling maniac that’s pursing him. He lopes up and down the hall with his new vacuum cleaner, screaming with glee. He trots up to me with his arms out, looking for quick hugs and giving sweet little kisses.
He chants the dog’s name, repeats Ma, ma, ma, ma, ma over and over and says “Uh-oh, Spaghettios” when appropriate.
He blows kisses and stays up later just to blow more kisses.
Being J’s mom is the best job I’ve ever held.
natalie says:
I’m not a member of flickr, but I’m doing the 365 Project on my blog…I’m posting Saturdays. Love for you to stop by!
Again, sweet picture. I know you’ll always remember those sweet toddler hands.
January 7th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
phyllis says:
i agree — there is something awesome about that first hug when you arrive and the happy way they are after spending a useful, play-filled day at daycare! and a great shot too.
January 7th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Christina says:
Hmmmm…maybe I should re-examine the idea of daycare. I’m liking this “gets his tantrums out of the way” idea!
Love the photo, your DOF rocks!
January 7th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Rose says:
Very sweet post.
Although, I might say from what I’ve heard you are one of the few people that have that day care experience. Several moms I know have a child that tantrums after daycare because they were “holding it together” all day until they were in the safety of the their mommy’s arms.
What a blessing for you!! It makes it easier to know you get the best of him in the evening!
January 8th, 2008 at 1:24 pm