Caroline’s last day of daycare was on Friday, March 15th. It was so sad to end our time at such a wonderful school, made even worse by the fact that I was sick in bed with a stomach bug and didn’t even get to say a proper goodbye to her amazing teachers on her last day. (I went the following week when Caroline was at her new preschool. I just had to thank these amazing ladies for all the love, guidance, structure, and discipline they have provided over the course of the year.)

The sweet teachers gave her a backpack that she looooves (she calls it her pack back) and a copy of Oh the Places You WIll Go signed by the entire staff. So, so sweet. I took a video of Caroline flipping through it and got a lump in my throat just watching it. You realize how you are not the only one who plays a huge role in helping raise your tiny person. These ladies have spent so much time with her–more time than even I do–and they shape her. They teach her to be kind, and to listen, and to share. And to have fun! She has learned so much and the fact that she ruuuuuns to her classroom each morning tells me she was a happy girl there.

Many people asked me if I felt bad sending her to daycare. Nope. Never. Not even close. If anything, I felt bad when I didn’t take her, or took her late! She had friends to see and breakfast to eat and Circle Time to participate in! I loved this structure for her and we will miss it.

Thank you Toddler II for all you did for the Spead family!

We will always be grateful to Ms. Tam, Ms. Lauren, and Ms. Eloisa for the love they gave to Caroline! I look forward to making sure Caroline knows how loved she was by these lovely ladies, as she grows up!