Would like your thoughts

Re: Would like your thoughts

• cameronk

  March 2009

  I would probably still take him to Daycare on the Fridays you have off for a couple of reasons:  If you want him to enjoy the socialization and interaction that a daycare can provide then it will be a great opportunity for him each week.  It will also allow you to do some errands or cleaning that are easier and faster without your son.  Or use this time to pamper yourself, go shopping, read a book, take a bubble bath, go to the gym, whatever you like to do to "recharge".  Don't feel guilty that you have dropped him off to daycare even though you're not at work.  I think it so wonderful that you have the other 4 - 6 days to spend with him so you are still getting plenty of dedicate mommy and son time in.  But, if you miss him too much, or do feel guilty, then you can always go pick him up early!!

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• momofolivia

  March 2009

  cameronk:

  I would probably still take him to Daycare on the Fridays you have off for a couple of reasons:  If you want him to enjoy the socialization and interaction that a daycare can provide then it will be a great opportunity for him each week.  It will also allow you to do some errands or cleaning that are easier and faster without your son.  Or use this time to pamper yourself, go shopping, read a book, take a bubble bath, go to the gym, whatever you like to do to "recharge".  Don't feel guilty that you have dropped him off to daycare even though you're not at work.  I think it so wonderful that you have the other 4 - 6 days to spend with him so you are still getting plenty of dedicate mommy and son time in.  But, if you miss him too much, or do feel guilty, then you can always go pick him up early!!

  this exactly. It might be difficult to drop him off initially because he isn't used to it (and neither are you).  But I am a firm believer in daycare - both for you and him!

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• Shelly203

  March 2009

  I definitely think that you should take him, and enjoy your day too!  He will get the socialization, which is great for him, and you will get your day to do what you need to do.  As a SAHM, I know that I would definitely take advantage of that situation.

  

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• Halo79RN member

  March 2009

  I'd take him... I bet he'd love it!  I'm home during the week. Dd goes to preschool 3 afternoons a week. started last fall when she was 2yr and 8m... she did go to a mother's morning out program when she was younger. She loves "school."  Great for socializing, burning energy, and time to get stuff done around the house... or just visit a friend .... or run an errand alone. 
  

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• MamaNikki

  March 2009

  cameronk:

  I would probably still take him to Daycare on the Fridays you have off for a couple of reasons:  If you want him to enjoy the socialization and interaction that a daycare can provide then it will be a great opportunity for him each week.  It will also allow you to do some errands or cleaning that are easier and faster without your son.  Or use this time to pamper yourself, go shopping, read a book, take a bubble bath, go to the gym, whatever you like to do to "recharge".  Don't feel guilty that you have dropped him off to daycare even though you're not at work.  I think it so wonderful that you have the other 4 - 6 days to spend with him so you are still getting plenty of dedicate mommy and son time in.  But, if you miss him too much, or do feel guilty, then you can always go pick him up early!!

  I'll second this one too!

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• Sept17.05Bride

  March 2009

  cameronk:

  I would probably still take him to Daycare on the Fridays you have off for a couple of reasons:  If you want him to enjoy the socialization and interaction that a daycare can provide then it will be a great opportunity for him each week.  It will also allow you to do some errands or cleaning that are easier and faster without your son.  Or use this time to pamper yourself, go shopping, read a book, take a bubble bath, go to the gym, whatever you like to do to "recharge".  Don't feel guilty that you have dropped him off to daycare even though you're not at work.  I think it so wonderful that you have the other 4 - 6 days to spend with him so you are still getting plenty of dedicate mommy and son time in.  But, if you miss him too much, or do feel guilty, then you can always go pick him up early!!

  Ditto!  I would love to take DS to daycare 1 day a week just so I could get stuff done around the house, grocery shopping, etc.  
  

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• EveGirl05

  March 2009

  Thank you ladies! I appreciate your advice & support. I think I will bring him my Fridays off. I can't imagine a day with no work/kid, but hey, I'll take it!

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• jlw2505 member

  March 2009

  I would still take him on the Fridays you have off and enjoy the time you have for yourself.  You can always make it a shorter day but I really think having the routine along with meeting the other kids and all that great stuff will be good for your child.

  Jenni Mom to DD#1 - 6-16-06 DD#2 - 3-13-08 

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• neverblushed member

  March 2009

  I know teachers at my school who send their kids to daycare during Christmas and Easter breaks because they're already paying for it.  I always think that's weird -- don't they want to spend at least SOME of those breaks with their kids?

  However, in your case I think there are 2 compelling reasons to send DS to daycare on all the Fridays even when you are not working:

  1. more consistent for him.  2 weeks between daycare visits is a long time for an 18 month old.  Going every Friday will help him get used to it and benefit from the socialization and independence more.

  2. you're already with him all week, and you would probably benefit from a break 2x a month yourself.

  High School English teacher and mom of 2 kids:

  
  

  DD, born 9/06/00 -- 12th grade

  DS, born 8/25/04 -- 7th grade

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