I couldn't help but to grab a classic first day of school pic of Noemi on our way out the door. The first of many...Doesn't she seem so grown up?
Noemi started attending child care one day/week while I am at work. We dedicated moonfuls of time to preparing her for this big change; and of course I was nervous that the transition could be detrimental. Noemi and I spent time together in her new classroom for weeks as I slowly weened myself from her presence. On top of that I have been sleeping with everything under the sun to get my scent on it for her to take to "school." I could go on and on about the accommodations we made to help ease this transition--surely her sweet teachers thought I was a nut. But from what I can tell so far, they are working. No doubt, she has shown some anxiety while at school, but she has maintained a peaceful state while at home. Her first official day of school without me, though it started off disasterous and left me feeling like I was going to vomit all day at work, ended beautifully. When I came to pick her up she ran to me with a giggly smile and wrapped her arms around my legs. This is the FIRST time she has ever greeted me with a spontaneous smile and hug when I have come home from work. Way to make my heart tha-thump-tha-thump-tha-thump with love and gratitude. Couldn't ask for more than that. Here's hoping that we've starting a trend.
