We finally got confirmation that our department will be moving to a new location in the beginning of July. Since my commute will be much longer, I would have to leave work by 4pm to make it home in time to pick the kids up from daycare. While I’d love to…
All new parents have to decide what’s best for them and their children regarding childcare. Over three years ago, before DS1 was born, we started thinking about it and ultimately made the decision to send to daycare. Here are the main reasons we chose daycare: Supervised environment Licensed CPR certified staff…
DS1 is having a Valentine’s Day party. As you know, my kids are not in a Jewish daycare, but I still want them to be a part of their class and participate in all the activities. So, this morning DS1 got dressed in his red shirt and red socks. Last…
I hate, hate, hate when my kids are the last ones at daycare. I cannot wait for all the holiday traffic to be over. My commute is long enough without it. It can take me 45 minutes to get from work to daycare and yesterday it took me about an…
Is it possible to send kids to yeshiva and work full-time? I get home at about 6pm everyday and don’t know what we’re going to do with DS1 next year. Right now both kids are in a non-Jewish daycare and I don’t think DS1 can go back next year. Well,…
I almost made it to work this morning. Let me explain. DS1 has been sick since Thursday evening. Yesterday, he was fever-free but I decided to take him to the doctor just to make sure everything was in check. The nurse took a throat culture and it was negative. So,…
DS2 just had his first birthday. He takes a few steps by himself, but walking is not yet his preference. Daycare would like to move him up to the next class starting in January, but would like to transition him throughout December, so yesterday I received a note stating that…
