Comments on: Jellybeans

By: Strocel.com | Welcome to the Carnival of Maternity Leave

Strocel.com | Welcome to the Carnival of Maternity Leave — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:54:20 +0000

[...] Jellybeans by Heather [...]

By: Jean Myles

Jean Myles — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:28:28 +0000

That is exactly how it was for me. You were so candid. I have tears running down my face because I too remember it all so well. The sweet potato puffs are what really, really got me.

This is exactly why I worked my behind off to be where I am today. So my babies are not in daycare all day without me. After a short 3 month stay I was able to pack up all of my son’s many belongings, like you mentioned, and put them back into the trunk, and put them back in the house where they belonged. Now he can look at his actual mommy and daddy most of the day rather than a picture on his cubby.

Thanks Heather!
.-= Jean Myles´s last blog ..Juggling working from home and kids! Ahh!!! =-.

By: This Mama Works It!

This Mama Works It! — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:49:27 +0000

Wow does that sound familiar! Dropping my kids off at daycare for the first time was one of the hardest things (that no one told) that I ever did. .-= This Mama Works It!´s last blog ..Making Your Resolution a Priority in 2010 =-.

By: The Mommyologist

The Mommyologist — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:49:05 +0000

I can't even imagine how hard that must've been! .-= The Mommyologist´s last blog ..My Very First Giveaway! =-.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:41:35 +0000

Starting daycare is SO HARD. I don't think you can understand it until you do it. I totally sobbed as my husband and I got into the car on that first day. Giving your child to someone else's care is such a leap.

Although, in fairness, once my child was settled in it was great. But it was a rough adjustment all the same.

By: Nanny Dee

Nanny Dee — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:24:24 +0000

Gut-wrenching! I think it is harder on Moms because there are so many emotions — longing, guilt, etc.

Having worked in childcare centers I can honestly tell you that children do get over the crying quickly (short memory spans!)but it's very hard on parents because they are left with that image for the entire day.

By: KayceeT

KayceeT — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:37:07 +0000

I know this experience all to well. It is one of the hardest things ever. You brough tears to my eyes as I thought back to the day I did the same thing. Very well written,

By: Sula Lee

Sula Lee — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:54:59 +0000

I can so relate to what you wrote here. I totally teared up thinking about similar moments in my own life with my kids, especially knowing that this is where we are headed in a a few weeks.

You have a wonderful, heart-felt blog. Thank you.

By: Jackie at 3littleones

Jackie at 3littleones — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:34:21 +0000

I can totally relate!! That sounds just like me the first time I dropped off my son at daycare. It was the worst feeling in the world. But seriously – jellybeans?????? how could that make you feel better?

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:32:02 +0000

love your post, you nailed it.