Comments on: The Interview http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/02/18/the-interview/ spread the word, ya heard? Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:23:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Ashley http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/02/18/the-interview/#comment-435 Ashley Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:14:01 +0000 http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/02/18/the-interview/#comment-435 With my son (22 months) I've discovered everything is too soon! The first day of daycare, the first sleepover at grandma's, learning to walk....everytime he hits a new milestone I feel like I'm losing my baby and getting a little boy! One piece of advice - the first couple of times you leave him, chances are he will cry. It's normally done by the time you get to the car! It's definately harder on the parent - I think I went back about 8 times to say goodbye on my son's first day! (I have him attend a different daycare) With my son (22 months) I’ve discovered everything is too soon! The first day of daycare, the first sleepover at grandma’s, learning to walk….everytime he hits a new milestone I feel like I’m losing my baby and getting a little boy! One piece of advice - the first couple of times you leave him, chances are he will cry. It’s normally done by the time you get to the car! It’s definately harder on the parent - I think I went back about 8 times to say goodbye on my son’s first day! (I have him attend a different daycare)

]]> By: buzz http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/02/18/the-interview/#comment-433 buzz Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:15:05 +0000 http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/02/18/the-interview/#comment-433 Thanks for the comment Ashley. A lot of the stuff I posted here were initial reactions running through our head as we come to realize we are letting go of a bit of control of our little guy. It's a big shock and a battle between sane mind and instinct. We will keep Le Grand Monsieur on all guest lists, and we did bring him with us to our meeting on the weekend. It's just weird - yknow? I mean - he's only 8 1/2 months how. too soon to let go! Thanks for the comment Ashley. A lot of the stuff I posted here were initial reactions running through our head as we come to realize we are letting go of a bit of control of our little guy.

It’s a big shock and a battle between sane mind and instinct. We will keep Le Grand Monsieur on all guest lists, and we did bring him with us to our meeting on the weekend.

It’s just weird - yknow? I mean - he’s only 8 1/2 months how. too soon to let go!

]]> By: Ashley http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/02/18/the-interview/#comment-432 Ashley Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:09:56 +0000 http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/02/18/the-interview/#comment-432 There is good care out there! Sorry you're in such a pickle! I'm a daycare provider on the island and it definetely wouldn't hurt to ask her about the diaper issue. While we have certain "diaper checking times" it was really just put on as part of the routine. We check the kids at our center every hour. I'm on the island and while we have waitlists it's definetely not as bad as Vancouver! Once you get him in care make sure you leave him on the other waiting lists - than you have a backup if you end up wanting to change providers. And keep calling to check on the status! Most places make notes whenever they talk to the families so you can really see who's really wanting/needing that spot. Talk to the provider about coming in for a visit one day (with or without Zacharie) so you can see exactly how everything runs. If the center isn't comfortable with that, I as a parent would be concerned (although as a provider I would recommend bringing him with you so you can see how she interacts with him). Good Luck! There is good care out there! Sorry you’re in such a pickle! I’m a daycare provider on the island and it definetely wouldn’t hurt to ask her about the diaper issue. While we have certain “diaper checking times” it was really just put on as part of the routine.

We check the kids at our center every hour. I’m on the island and while we have waitlists it’s definetely not as bad as Vancouver! Once you get him in care make sure you leave him on the other waiting lists - than you have a backup if you end up wanting to change providers. And keep calling to check on the status!

Most places make notes whenever they talk to the families so you can really see who’s really wanting/needing that spot. Talk to the provider about coming in for a visit one day (with or without Zacharie) so you can see exactly how everything runs. If the center isn’t comfortable with that, I as a parent would be concerned (although as a provider I would recommend bringing him with you so you can see how she interacts with him). Good Luck!

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