I walked into daycare, like any other day. I smiled and waved to Ms. Melissa, like any other day. I signed into the iPad, like any other day. And then I realized that today was most definitely NOT like any other day.
Staring back at me on the screen was the message: Nathan→ checked in Adam→ checked out But I paid it no mind. How bizarre, I thought. Someone must have signed him out on accident when they logged a diaper change. “Hi, Mommy! Where’s Adam?” Nathan asked, bouncing his way through pockets of kids sitting on the floor playing. He’s a ball of energy when I get him after school, his body wiggling and dancing all over the place as it awkwardly also tries to hug my body. And that’s when it hit me: Adam’s not here. Not because someone had taken him. No, no, this was all on me. The image of me kissing him goodbye at his other daycare flashed through my mind. It’s taken 6 months, but it’s finally happened: This was the day I forgot that some days, my kids are split between day cares. Parents, in case you didn’t already know this, you can’t win them all.
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ADRIENNE GILLESPIE
3/5/2020 05:40:34 pm
I was a little worried, but your tone was such that I knew it wasn't as bad as I imagined. I hope the boys had a joyuous reunion.
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Noora Hazou
3/5/2020 06:45:51 pm
I remember the days of double daycare. It was so hard to keep track of who was where, when, etc. You are doing a great job!
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trina
3/5/2020 06:53:39 pm
oh my gosh Heidi! Those days when they are both so little are a blur! They are fun, at many times I miss mine being that little, but they are definitely exhausting. One day too soon, you will wonder how you did it all.
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Cassie
3/5/2020 07:18:24 pm
As soon as I started reading this I was thinking "I swear I saw him today" and I began questioning my own sanity as well. We all have those days. I'm lucky this year but next year will be 3 different drop offs!!
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Lisa Goldman
3/6/2020 02:58:21 pm
Oh the joys of motherhood. What a scary moment you had for a quick second!
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