Today was a big day. We are just using our 5 day trial at the YMCA to see if it is worth a membership. So I decided to try the Cardio Kick Boxing class this late afternoon which means I also got to try and see how the Child Watch would work out for us. Liam is not used to being away from me. At least not with anybody he doesn't know. He never went to any sort of daycare or spent time with any babysitter that's not actually related to him. Seeing the play area of the Child Watch Liam couldn't wait to get in and it seemed like he had immediately forgotten about me the second he walked in and started playing with the little wooden train station. So I left to change into my yoga pants and sneakers and I must admit that It was really hard not to check on him after I left the ladies locker room on the way to the studio. But (!!!) I stayed strong. I really enjoyed the cardio kick boxing session. It is so much more fun working out in a group and definitely going to motivate me to work out more in the future. After sweating out all that mommy stress I got my stuff out of the locker and was very excited to pick up Liam. Since nobody came to get me I was assuming everything went great. Well, when I arrived at the Child Watch front desk I was told that Liam cried off and on throughout the hour I was gone. He cried and ran straight to me when he saw me. I was so touched and sorry at the same time. But I guess he has to learn it eventually, right !? I see it as a great opportunity for him to prepare for preschool. To learn how to listen to authorities that are not related to him and get used to all those things that are important in larger groups. Like sharing, team work, compromising. I'm planning a second try on Thursday and hope it goes better this time. I wonder how long it will take him to learn that I'll never really leave him and always come back.
Bis bald,
Michelle
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