Whitney goes to school (ACC)!

Today was Whitney's first day at Asbury Children's Center (ACC). She was so smiley, when we dropped her off and immediately went to her new teacher, Yvette, and started playing with a drum and drum stick.  Aaron and I reviewed our questions and dropped off all of our supplies.  It finally came the time to walk out the door, which I had been dreading, since we arrived.  I wanted to give Whitney one last hug before I left her for the first time, but she wouldn't let go of the drum stick. I finally got her to let go of the toy and gave her a hug and a kiss good bye.  She was so happy and immediately went back to playing.  Miss Independent was content and ready for a fun filled day.  Me, on the other hand, was a complete wreck.

I maintained my composure until I got to my car and then the tears let loose.  Whitney is growing up so fast, I cannot believe she is starting school. Everyone says time flies, but it really does.  We have been so blessed to have my mother watch Whitney for the last three months.  Now, I look forward to seeing Whitney interact with other infants and continue to expand her experiences.  Even though I know this is the right thing to do, I couldn't help, but struggle with letting someone else watch over my loved one.

On my way to work I bought donuts for the team to help with my sadness.  Nothing makes you feel better than a glazed donut on a Monday morning.  It helped!

You'd be proud of me, I only called once today.  Yvette reported she was doing great.  She had napped, drank a 7 oz bottle and was enjoying playing.  I picked up Whitney a bit early today.  Mommy couldn't stay away.  When I arrived, she was sleeping peacefully in one of the teacher's arms.  I am pretty sure she had a fun filled day.

Whitney's note from her teachers(Yvette and Cathy) read: "Whitney had a great first day in the infant room. She enjoyed feeling the soft texture blocks and watching us stack them up. Whitney was also full of big smiles as we played peek-a-boo. She had fun meeting lots of new friends too. We are so happy to have Whitney in our class!!"

I look forward to tomorrow and all the adventures that Whitney is going to have with her new friends and teachers.