M.I.A.
Sorry about our missing in action status over the past month.... No excuses, just not much blog-worthy has been happening 'round here.
I mentioned last month that our nanny abruptly quit just before Christmas (she had moved the month earlier and was finding her hour-long twice-daily commute too much to deal with). I'm happy to report that we were able to find a fabulous new caregiver (Liz) quite quickly. I'm even happier to report that Emma has adjusted to her new caregiver amazingly well!
Every morning as we bring her to Liz's home, Emma happily toddles off to play, often without even a goodbye wave or backwards glance. Not a single tear has been shed! She clearly enjoys her time there, has learned several new songs, and has brought home a portfolio full of new artwork.
Liz has also been amazed at how well Emma has adjusted. She wrote in our daily journal last week that Emma is a delightful, sociable little girl and one of the most easy-going children she's ever had the privilege of caring for. As a working mom, I can't tell you the relief I feel knowing that Emma is receiving loving care (in a safe, stimulating environment) when we're not there to give it to her...
In other news, Emma will be starting group speech therapy in a couple of weeks. While she's become quite a "chatterbox" she's still somewhat speech-delayed for her age (not uncommon for a micro-preemie) and I think she'll really enjoy the group sessions and social interaction...
Finally, there was cause for big excitement at our house this week....Both girls have been taking swimming lessons and today Big Sister successfully completed Preschool level D, while Emma 'graduated' from Parent & Tot 2.
Summer 2020 Olympic Swim Team, here we come!
I mentioned last month that our nanny abruptly quit just before Christmas (she had moved the month earlier and was finding her hour-long twice-daily commute too much to deal with). I'm happy to report that we were able to find a fabulous new caregiver (Liz) quite quickly. I'm even happier to report that Emma has adjusted to her new caregiver amazingly well!
Every morning as we bring her to Liz's home, Emma happily toddles off to play, often without even a goodbye wave or backwards glance. Not a single tear has been shed! She clearly enjoys her time there, has learned several new songs, and has brought home a portfolio full of new artwork.
Liz has also been amazed at how well Emma has adjusted. She wrote in our daily journal last week that Emma is a delightful, sociable little girl and one of the most easy-going children she's ever had the privilege of caring for. As a working mom, I can't tell you the relief I feel knowing that Emma is receiving loving care (in a safe, stimulating environment) when we're not there to give it to her...
In other news, Emma will be starting group speech therapy in a couple of weeks. While she's become quite a "chatterbox" she's still somewhat speech-delayed for her age (not uncommon for a micro-preemie) and I think she'll really enjoy the group sessions and social interaction...
Finally, there was cause for big excitement at our house this week....Both girls have been taking swimming lessons and today Big Sister successfully completed Preschool level D, while Emma 'graduated' from Parent & Tot 2.
Summer 2020 Olympic Swim Team, here we come!
posted by Laurie at 23:11
2 Comments:
OH I'm glad she and You are happy with the new caregiver. I know how hard that can be!! ('Well through my sister)
Thanks for the update Laurie...I've been checking in! I'm so happy that you found a caregiver that is such a good fit for Emma.
Congratulations to your little fish :~)
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