The kids were a wreck when I got them home today. L was running in circles crying, wouldn't let me comfort her for quite a while. Screamed for a bottle and then finally settled down while we read a story. M was more fragile than usual, cried many times, and needed lots of snuggles. When I finally got them seated and eating dinner, he threw a fit for about 20 min because I had removed the skin from his chicken leg.
I know kids act up during transitions. M's response seemed much more normal than L's, though. She was just thrashing around on the floor crying for mama, but wouldn't let me hold her. Ok, she's been known to do this, but I still don't understand why she wouldn't let me comfort her.
I'm just worried this new daycare isn't the right place for them. I don't know if they get enough attention. They come home with dirty hands and faces from the playground; shouldn't the staff wash the kids' hands when they get inside?
My kids have been in childcare since they were infants. But for 3 (2 for L) years, they have been with one woman who doted on them. I just can't tell whether it's a normal reaction to a change from basically a nanny situation to a FT daycare, or whether there's something wrong with this place. How will I know? How long do I give them to adjust? I just felt sick today as I tried to help them. I know if I felt good about this choice, I wouldn't have felt so sad.
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Angst of a mamma's heart is just hard. Sorry for a tough night. I know you weren't asking for advice (I really have little to give) and the situation may have righted itself already. I just rally for listening to your gut. If it feels not right perhaps it's not. Since L & M can't talk to you about their day their behavior has to say it for them. It's so tricky as parents is to figure out what it all means.
Hoping it all becomes clear for you!
thank you Naoma for your kind comment. I'm sure I was looking for advice or sympathy, because otherwise why post it on a public blog? Luckily we did not have a repeat yesterday, but they are still struggling. Time will surely heal. Thank you so much for your encouragement to listen to my mama insight.
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