Not a fan of KinderCare

So, I'm taking Wyatt out of KinderCare. I know I said I liked it and stuff, but I changed my mind. He's just really not into their groove and I think it's better for him to be in a smaller daycare. KinderCare is just too BIG for him. He's not eating, drinking, or sleeping there and I don't believe he's getting the one on one attention that he needs. Today the Assistant Manager girl wasn't there (she's usually there handing things) and there were these two other chicks there... and I just didn't get a good vibe. I called earlier in the day to check on him and they were pretty negative about Wyatt's day. They told me he wouldn't eat or sleep or anything and when I picked him up he was so freakin' starving that I ended up feeding him some pureed peaches right in the parking lot before we left. I knew he was hungry because he saw the peaches in my hand and started opening his mouth and reaching for them. When I didn't immediately feed him he freaked out and was pretty frustrated. I feel like those girls didn't try hard enough to feed him (which I semi-understand because they have 8 other kids to deal with).

On a lighter note, the Pastor's Wife at my church recommended this girl to me that could use some work and has baby sat in the past. She has three kids (two in school) and could use some extra cash. So she's going to watch Wyatt for HALF! YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so stoked to be saving money. I met her today at lunch and I feel sooooooooooooo good about everything. Her son is using the sippy cup and I'm hoping that the one on one play time that Wyatt will get over there he will learn to use his sippy too. Kid's are good at influencing other kids like that. Plus he'll be in a comfy house with a backyard and tons of toys and calm energy. There is something to say for being in a loving home than a corporate daycare facility. Hell, even I feel more relaxed about this. Anyway, Wyatt starts on Monday. So tomorrow is Wyatt's last torturous day at KinderCare.

advice needed...

Okay, so I have a question about FOOD and DRINK. Wyatt isn't that big of an eater. He doesn't like to eat too much "table food" but definitely eats his pureed fruits like it's going out of style. He will eat table food, but just not too much. And it's a hit or miss on whether he'll like it or not. Now, for drink it's all straight from the tap. He doesn't care for the sippy cup (when I'm giving it to him) and so it's hard for me to get him to drink anything aside from me (oh, and no bottles).

My sister was working with him last week when I was out and about and she would put breast milk in his sippy cup. The most she could get him to drink was about 2 oz. The kid would hold out all day long until I came home to nurse. He'd eat food pretty good, but definitely wasn't drinking anything. Is it safe for him to do this? I'm gone generally from 8am - 3pm (with his last nursing at about 7am). I'm afraid of him getting dehydrated.

Wyatt nurses A LOT at night. So maybe he's getting all his drink and food in at night? When I was home with him I'd really only nurse him for naps anyway, so he's only missing about one good nursing.

Does anyone have any tips for what I should do? When I get home with him I nurse him right away and he usually goes crazy with that.

What do you guys think? I mean, if he's thirsty do you guys think he'll drink breast milk from the sippy at daycare? I told the daycare today to try to give it to him without the sippy cup lid because he LOVES to try to drink whatever I'm drinking straight out of a cup. I think it's exciting for him. Do any of you have kid's like this? Stubborn little punks.

(cousins)

(more cousins)

Not on auto

Hello.

Hanging.

Madeline napping on her Mama.

Oops. I suck. No shoes or socks.

Wyatt and his best friend a.k.a. his future wife.

I find it's always awkward for other's to take pictures of you with your DSLR.

This one is for Tia. She knows what I mean.

happy 11 months!

Oh my God. My son is almost a year old. How did this happen!? It makes me seriously SO SAD, and yet, it's exciting as we approach toddler-hood. That colicky, gassy baby is a thing of the past that I can't even remember anymore. It's so awesome to see Wyatt grow up and play and do things that I would only dream of, but never truly imagine. It's unreal how fast these babies grow, and it's almost unfair. I feel like I need to cherish and savor every little hug and kiss and cuddle. 

For all of those preggo ladies out there, you will be so shocked as to how fast it goes by. Right now you're just trying to imagine what it's like to have a baby, and it's probably impossible for you. I used to feel the same way. Now my kid is almost a year old and the baby-ness is speedily passing by.

Labor day

Dang, where have I been?

Sorry guys. I've been hanging out at home (Maryland) and just relaxing with family. I've been way too busy to keep up with this whole bloggin' thing. I'll do better. I have so much to read in my google reader too. Please be patient with me! It's going to take me forever to get through them all. And even if I don't comment on all of your posts, please know that I'm reading!

Flashback Friday

Me as a baby. I don't care what people say, I think Wyatt and I look alike.