We survived day care...

but not with out a few tears shed by dad after he left her.  Stuart is my hero for taking on the responsibility of daily drop off which means he was the one who had to leave her for the first time.  The center said he did a great job dropping off Leighton!  Go dad!  I on the other hand got to do the easy part, rescue her at the end of the day.  But rescuing she did not need.  She was taking a catnap when I arrived and looked very peaceful.  The owner went over and gently woke her up and picked her up.  Leighton smiled at her which made me feel even more comfortable.  Leighton seemed to have a great day.  They noted all the things they found she liked which are exactly the same things she likes to do at home.  We got an awesome and informative note from her teacher.  We are extremely pleased with the care she received and with the owner.  It makes us feel good that the center is owner operated.  She is very professional and caring.  Pats on the back to all the Browns for making it through this first day of transition for our family.  When Leighton and I arrived home, we snuggled up and she told me all about her day with her words of "oooh" and "aaah."

Leighton in the car about the leave for her first day of daycare!