After Iz's last cardiology appointment, where she got the all-clear to do some more "normal" things, we joined a gym. Its been a long time since I regularly have gone to one but with three kids underfoot, trying to do it at home just wasn't cutting it ;) We picked a place with childcare and I try to go most mornings after dropping S off at school since I only have Iz with me (B is in preschool four mornings a week). Iz LOVES going. She gets so excited when she sees that we are turning into the parking lot. She really likes the two ladies who work there in the mornings. She can't wait to get down and play with all the toys and crawl around and check out who else is there :p Today, she even went so far as to ask one of the ladies to rub her scar :p Five months ago, she had a panic attack (literally) if I went to the bathroom and now look at her--hanging out in the childcare room for an hour or so :)
And of course her hard morning of playing means she needs a really good nap when we get home ;)
It is wonderful that she is able to do that. I should go to a gym with daycare. Marsi needs the socialization.
ReplyDeleteShe has come to really love it! If I pass the building without stopping in, she whines LOL There is an older lady who works in the childcare room in the mornings and she is all about cuddling any babies who are upset and will just sit and rock or push them in a stroller or whatever they need to feel secure. I love her :p And Iz reaches for her as soon as we go through the door for some cuddles before she gets down to the business of playing :) It really really really makes me happy that she is forming independent relationships because it shows just how far she has come :) Sometimes its nice when your kids just want you but they need to be able to let go, too ;)
DeleteWell, that's just a win/win! Good for you and Iz!
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