My daughter Kaydence is fast approaching the time to start going to daycare. And I am so not a fan of reaching this milestone.
I have loved having all day to spend with her. Bonding, teaching, sharing, etc. It’s (mostly) been all bliss.
We had a tour at one of the local daycares today. I’m very lucky to have been offered a spot, in a town where they are hard to come by. I wanted Kaydes to go here as other friends kids do, and its got a great location for this walking mama!
But it is such a bittersweet time
On one hand I’m incredibly excited for my daughter to increase her development and social skills. She’s going to be an only child, so it will be nice for her to make friends with similar aged children, and learn how to share, etc.
But gosh on the other hand, my insides are being churned about! I’m probably getting my first bout of ‘mum guilt’. I’m just so used to being with her 24/7 I think its going to be a tough adjustment.
I need to keep reminding myself, that I’m not losing her for good, and the skills she will learn at daycare, will help set her up for her future and how she gets on with people.
As for returning back into the workforce, I’m really quite eager, and this is a good distraction tactic to get my mind off feeling heavy hearted! I enjoy the routine of having a job, of having somewhere to be by a certain time. It is also wonderful for my mental health and capacity – this blog is also great for me to do in my downtime.
I would love for Kaydence to enjoy her line of work one day, so if she sees me enjoying mine, here’s hoping.
Please if you have any tips on how to make the transition easier, pop a comment below 🙂
Lore & Tempo is where motherhood meets adventure. I’m Ren – storyteller, explorer, and single mum in Wellington, New Zealand. I’ve been lucky enough to wander through 45 countries. 15 of them with my +1, Kaydes, either strapped to my front, on my hip, or running ahead on her own adventures. I created this space to share single parent life, travel tips, and the joy of exploring the world.
