Back to Work and Going to Daycare

I can't believe how fast 10 weeks flew by. Last Friday, October 1st, I went back to work. Most people would ask, "why in the world would you want to go to work on a Friday?!" Well, I needed to give myself a day to get used to the idea of being away from Riglee and get myself in the work mindset. Last week I was so worried and sad about having to return to work and I definitely cried a few times thinking about it (a few...more like a handful) when, in all actuality, it wasn't that bad. Was it hard to drop her off and say good-bye for the day? Yes. Was I thinking about her all day at work? Yes. Did I cry because I wasn't with her? No (gotcha, didn't I?). I was so proud I did not shed a tear on Friday. I had definitely built up the idea of going back to work and leaving Riglee as a much bigger deal than it really was. In all honesty, the hardest part was remember what the heck I am supposed to do while back at work!

We are very lucky in that we have an absolutely amazing daycare provider. Kurt's sister Jenny worked with our daycare provider, Michelle, in Racine years ago. Since then Michelle had her own in-home daycare where she was taking care of numerous kids. This past June she moved to Madison and agreed to take on Riglee and Bella (Sara's daughter). Michelle has two boys of her own and only plans on taking on Riglee and Bella so it should be perfect! Michelle is very laid back and easy going but very attentive and great with kids. Somehow she can always make the girls smile and doesn't get stressed if they cry. She also has an abundance of toys which will come in handy as Riglee gets older and can actually play with them.

No matter how easy the transition back to work has been or how great Michelle is, there is absolutely NOTHING that compares to the moment I see Riglee and she smiles at me after a long day. It is truly amazing to know that she knows I'm her mom and to see her excitement at seeing me.

Riglee on her first day of daycare!