The kids headed back to the parents day out (PDO) program through the church. First day back from a month break from visiting Nana and Papa. Ms. Kelly and Ms. Ruth called her Fancy Nancy, ha!
We assembled our gingerbread house. We didn't get all fancy with it because I wanted it to be for the kids to enjoy and let them do with it how they wanted. So I frosted it in sections so it wouldn't get dry. They'd put their candies on so delicately.
Sterling lasted about 5 minutes. She was making too big of a mess for my patience. Once Mickey came on, she was a-ok!
Xander and his finished product
Not too bad for a 2 year old (I placed all the frosting though)
At PDO they made us an ornament. I love Sterlings face! ha!
We had to make a tough decision this week in regards to outside care for the kids. Since I'm in graduate school, I'll be taking 3! classes this next semester and needed the kids to be involved somewhere so I can concentrate on my classes. We had 3 options. All great options, but it was hard to decide which one was best.
1st option was to stay with our current PDO program. We love it. Currently we only go twice a week (1 full day, 1 half day). That would not be enough study time for me to focus on my classes. Last week there were no other days available for us to stay with them. We were sad and had been looking elsewhere just in case.
2nd option was to move to another church program MDO (mother's). This one seemed awesome. The kids kicked and screamed as we left the tour last week. It was huge and seemed like the kids would be loved on.
3rd option was to put the kids in the child development center through the base. I called the director to see about moving us to a higher priority about 2 weeks ago. I sent in my paperwork confirming I would be full time in my classes. Last Friday we got the call saying we were accepted and they had openings for the kids to start right away.
When we received the call on Friday afternoon from the CDC, PDO didn't have more days for us, and MDO was one of our last options. So, we accepted the CDC slots. Monday the kids and I went to pick up the welcome packet to fill out for our Wednesday tour with the director. As we were driving to the CDC, PDO called and said they just had a family drop out because they were moving and they had 2 full days the kids could go in addition to what we already go. What do we do?!?! My head was spinning.
Monday night I did not sleep at all! Worst night ever. So many thoughts on what is right for the kids. Where would they excel? Where would they be loved? Where will they grow?
Tuesday I didn't really think about it. I'd thought all night, ha! We went on a play date with our friends and we were excited to be starting the CDC. You know, because we already accepted the position.
Wednesday comes and my heart is racing. I drop the kids off at PDO and then head to our 930 appointment with the CDC director. I'm sitting in the parking lot waiting for Nick to get there and I'm thinking and thinking. With having 3 full days and 1 half day at PDO, it could work. But what about summer I started thinking? Do they have a program for the summer? I'm still going to be in 3 classes during the summer. I quickly gave PDO a call. Our appointment was in 2 minutes. They do have a summer program, but it's 2 full days a week. 1 minute until our appointment. What do we do?!?
We're staying with PDO!!!! We're beyond excited and feel so blessed to have the tug in our hearts to stay with the ladies that have loved on our babies since September.
I walked into the CDC and told them we had to decline the offer and apologize for any inconvienance. It felt good. It felt right. And if we need to use the CDC in the future, we'll just go back on the list. I have a feeling we'll be with the PDO/preschool program our whole stay here!
Our new schedule will be kids at PDO on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9-230 and Fridays from 9-1145. While the kids are at PDO on the full days, I'll be at the library to limit distractions and get my school work done! It's only a block away from their program so it all works out!
Have a great day!
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