Last week Levi had his first day of school! David laughs when I call it school, arguing it’s essentially daycare; but to me (and for the record) it’s preschool, and it’s a pretty big deal. So far Levi’s been loving it and the adjustment has been easy peasy. Drop off has been painless and when I pick him up he runs out with a huge smile. What more could I ask for.
He’s signed up for a half day (9-1) at Lehrman Community Day School, after which I bring him home to nap till about 3. This marks the first time in 21 months he and I have been apart for more than two consecutive hours (minus a couple of 36 hour vacations David and I took). Crazy, right?
After a full year of countless mommy and me classes, and non stop play dates — our family was ready for this next step. Levi is both independent and full of energy and I felt he wanted and needed more stimulation than I could provide. And to be completely honest — I needed a break too.
I treasured our time together, but chasing around a demanding toddler is exhausting, particularly in the Miami heat. Not to mention I was sick of the mommy and me circuit and truly felt Levi would do better in the classes without me there.
He’s only been in school for one week, so I’m still adjusting to our new routine. Someone asked me if I’m bored and the answer is a big fat NO! I’ve always been someone who enjoys alone time and I can easily find something to do. What’s more, as a freelancer, this is the perfect opportunity for me to take on more writing assignments while also showing this blog some much needed TLC.
I thought I would be able to freelance more while being a stay at home mom, but it wasn’t as simple as I envisioned. At the beginning, the exhaustion, followed by my struggle with Postpartum anxiety/depression got in the way. Once I started getting better around Levi’s first birthday, I began working again here and there and it was great. However, shortly thereafter Levi transitioned to one nap and I found myself using that time to relax and tend to other things like cooking/cleaning. Mamas, do you feel me?
Now I can finally renew my real estate license and I can go to the gym every morning if I choose to (I won’t but it’s nice to know I can). I have the freedom to do me all the while knowing my son is thriving and well taken care of. Of course, this chapter is bittersweet — Levi is no longer a baby, and it’s mind blowing to think from this point forward he will be in school for the next 20 plus years of his life! Still, we made it this far (amen) and thank God we are happy and healthy. I have so much to be grateful for.
Cheers to new beginnings and the start of a wonderful school year!
XOXO
Val
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so wonderful are your words about Levi and daycare. Call it daycare and everyone will be happy. Well, I am not surprised that he took to the new environment so well. U made him a very well adjusted child and it shows. I will try to contact you on the days he is home from daycare and after his nap. I am so anxious to see him. I was not feeling too well a week or so ago. My sugar was very high and I went tol the emergency room and they helped me and then I went home. Saw my diabetes dr. and she put me on insulin. I am not a happy camper and it took me a week, two visits back to the drs. office to explain the how the inljection works, one morning with my neighbor who showed me how to inject and then yesterday Sun. Jeff and Susan and Marissa and the children came over and Jeff helped me to learn how to use the insulin pen (which it full of insulin) and now I think I can finally do it myself. Dummy me. So that it my story and I am sticking to it. Much love to all. PS Wed. afternoon is a good day for skype and I will call you. much love as always. nana/gg Renee Y. Lease
On Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 9:39 AM Val’s Bits and Bites wrote:
> valsbitsandbites posted: ” Last week Levi had his first day of school! > David laughs when I call it school, arguing it’s essentially daycare; but > to me (and for the record) it’s preschool, and it’s a pretty big deal. So > far Levi’s been loving it and the adjustment has been easy pe” >
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Great !
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