Daycare Doldrums

Codemunkee

Shared on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 08:43

Its been a few sessions now since my son has been in day care. We didn't want to put him there, but my idiot nanny sealed the deal when she decided to text us at the last minute for several days that she was not going to come to look after him (her reason was that her phone was broken and could not make outgoing calls... apparently hers was the only available phone though in her personal circle, her town, and county).

His first few days have been rough. I know this because I have access to their web cam. This is both a blessing and a curse - I love seeing him and knowing he's safe, but at the same time it drives my productivity down pretty badly and I hate seeing him there and not be able to touch him. Each time I drop him off he cries like crazy. The first day he was inconsolable... today it was better. Felt better too to see some other boys crying (older ones too) when their daddies were heading to work.

Anyway, he's had some pretty rough separation issues, which I guess is normal but some other parental feedback would be appreciated. It's his third session now, and before he went, he had a blanket that he used to only sleep with... and now he can't be separated from it. But the thing that I wonder about is how long it will take him to be social. Yeah, I know every kid is different, but as I look on the camera I see 6 kids all playing together with the 2 teachers, and he just wanders the room, alone. Seeing him alone tears me up inside BAD. Right now they're doing hand clapping stuff, and he claps from far away. I wish he would go sit with the other kids. Maybe that comes with comfort. I don't know.

All I know is I wish I could quit my job and stay with him. Funny what kids do to the hardest bonafide workaholics.

Oh yeah, I got 1 ad reply, from a 22 year old guy who just got his Xbox. Maybe I didn't mean it when I said age wasn't a requirement... I just cant think of anything a 22 year old guy and I can identify with together beyond gaming... I'd say women, but he's gay, so that won't help much... I think I'm going to delete the ad, though. All this Craigslist notoriety in the news lately makes me wonder what kind of freak is going to swing by my place for a LAN.

I'd prefer 2o2p freaks :P

 

Comments

Caesar's picture
Submitted by Caesar on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 11:11
just wanted to say im a g33k and a cockback at times lol. i dont have kids but that sounds like the suck, do the people watching him try to get im to come over and be social?
Caesar's picture
Submitted by Caesar on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 11:11
cockbag*
H2Daddy's picture
Submitted by H2Daddy on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 11:11
Hang in there. Daycare will take a little time.
meemoos's picture
Submitted by meemoos on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 11:23
Your son just likes all the toys (I'm betting). That's why he isn't interested in participating with the other kids. My 4 y/o is the same way. The lone wolf kinda kid.
Codemunkee's picture
Submitted by Codemunkee on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 12:02
the toys interest him some, but i guess he just has to get used to the environment. i figured all the kids hanging out in one area would compel him to go see what all the stuff's about but instead he plays lone wolf... which isnt bad at all, just wonder if i should interpret anything about him with that so young. the second one on the way is going to get it easy compared to my first born son - daddy has to get his neurotic BS out of the way on him now. lol
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Submitted by J-Cat on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:32
PM me if you like... Waht is your overall "vibe" of the place? Do the caretakers love the kids? Do they engage you at dropoff? Yes, kids cry when they leave parents, but do you also see smiles? (judging this at dropoff is not really fair though) Erica is the same as your boy: a lone wolf. she LOVES daycare now. It's really, like clubmed for kids: lots toys, lots "stuff" lotsa kids... your boy will be fine. This maybe really good for him: if he is a"lone wolf" type: jsut being around the kids is great. We "broke Erica in" gradually. Lots crying at first... one month (I SWEAR) one month you will be so happy. PM me if you need to, okay?
fatLUNCH's picture
Submitted by fatLUNCH on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:36
It gets better with kids at day care... we didnt put my girl into daycare till she was 3. She did not like it at all.. but eventually she became one of those kids that just loves going. all i can say is it gets better.. GL man
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Submitted by Codemunkee on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:38
vibe is really good. this is the site: www.tgykids.com they are all extremely nice to me and engage me whenever we are there. all the kids look happy. i know it gets better, but right now... damn.

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