1 down..many more to go

Elle did fabulous today. I know it was only the first day, but my mind was at ease when I called not once but twice and was told what a good baby she was. And it wasn't the same teacher, they both confirmed she had a good day. I walked in after work and to my surprise she was in her crib cuddling with her little monkey, on her side passed out like I had never seen before. She drank all of her bottles, took 3 god naps, and played on the mat and watched the other babies. I'm not so worried yet about what activities she's doing or if she's learning anything, I'm just relieved she made it through ONE day. Certainly there will be good and bad days but the fact that her first day was a very easy transition, makes me feel pretty good about it. 

I don't know how working parents do it with multiple children. My Mom always stayed home with us as little kids, how wonderful of her. I have one and knock on wood, she's been pretty easy. But wow, you come home and you want to play with her and hold her but I immediately get anxiety that her 5 dirty bottles are sitting in the sink. So I have to wash those and get her things organized. Ted was at a golf function so I wanted to water the lawn. Things needed to be picked up. I wish I could overlook all of that stuff and just spend it with Elle. Thank gosh we have the nicest lady ever to clean our house every few weeks. I never thought we would use a house cleaner but once you have children, cleaning a toilet is the last thing you feel like doing. But I sure have a strong appreciation for Mothers who have multiple children and work and keep a clean house. 

The bottom line is, Elle is the most important thing on my "to do list" but that does not take away from the fact that stuff does have to get done. 

Yay for Elle. I'm so happy she enjoyed her first day!