Unfortunately, living in Westchester County, New York requires both parents to work full time. This kills us as we are forced to send the tornado to a sitter 3 days a week. Lukily, we have the greatest sitter ever who we love and the tornado adores. She always has a great time because our sitter lives next door to and watches the tornado’s friend. Also, our sitter has 3 kids of her own, all boys ranging from 14 years old down to 6 years old (I think). Though they are so much older than the tornado they love playing with her and are like her brothers. Also, Mondays her friend is there all day to play with so she gets tons of attention, which excites the tornado. It gets so crazy that her nap schedule gets all out of whack and she only takes one short nap, sometimes bypassing it all together. Usually this translates into a full night of uninterrupted sleep for all and a late start in the morning. So though we regret having to utilize a sitter there are some benefits.
Now to the point of my post. In the morning I tend to bring the tornado in and mom picks her up in the late afternoon. So she gets the gushing excited greeting. I get the tornado chasing me grabbing my legs and whining (used to be crying, but she’s a big girl now). It breaks my heart to leave her, especially since when I get home at night she is generally sleeping so I see here in the morning for only 30 mins, 45 if I am lucky, as we are rushing out the door. Luckily, I have 3 days off a week so I try to make up for the lost time on the other days. Still it is real hard to leave her in the morning especially when that bottom lip pokes out and quivers and she gives me the sad eyes. I wish my wife would take her up in the morning, but she is usually eating as she is rushing to work. And in all fairness she asks every morning, but I feel bad since she is eating and all and usually aviods lunch. The funny thing is that it seems worse than it is as by the time a make it back to the car she has already forgotten about me.
Oh well, could be worse. She could be excited that I am leaving.
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September 29th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
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September 30th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
For me the worse is picking her up from the sitter only to have her cry when I take her.
October 1st, 2007 at 10:20 am
Awww. Daddies and daughters. It’s a very strong and lasting (take it from the 45 year old) bond.
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October 25th, 2007 at 6:56 am
very sweet indeed:)
November 6th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Two parents working is a sign of the times. I have been working since my 9 year old son was 6 months old, and then had a break for maternity when my daughter was born, but have been working ever since. It’s not easy, but our children grow up strong and independent for it.
November 19th, 2007 at 1:44 am
I hated leaving my little girl when I was working too. We moved to the boonies and that’s allowed me to be a stay-at-home-mom, but the drawback is that we live in the absolute most remote place on earth! LOL! Both my parents worked and I was just fine, but I know my mom (both dropped off and picked me up) had a tough time with it.
January 18th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
You’re conclusion is absolutely right - How sad would it be if you left and she wasn’t upset. But in the big circle, when she gets older YOU’LL have the quivery lip when She leaves. So enjoy every minute!!