Isabella and I attended our first MOPS meeting today. I was quite nervous with the thought of leaving her all morning at the little daycare they have there. We have never left her with anyone other than family members and Sister. I didn't know how she would react, but that little girl made me one proud mama! She just stood there with wide eyes as she watched other moms leaving as their babies were crying, and I was just sure she would do the same. I was waiting for it, but nothing happened. She just stood there and stared at me as I left (she was probably in SHOCK). When it was time to go, I went in there and she was playing so nice. I asked one of the ladies how she did, and she said she was great. I asked, "Did she actually play with any of the other kids?" And she told me that she played with them great, and that she must have older siblings at home. I couldn't help but laugh. She also said they always knew what she wanted because she would come up to one of them and do her signs (apparently she ate A LOT while she was there:) ).
Anyway, it was a good day, I'm glad I decided to go, and I think we'll continue to go. I met lots of nice SAHM's. And the best part was that I met a lady from our town (MOPS is in a bigger town about 20 miles from us) that said there's a group of 20+ SAHM's that get together with their kids every morning at the park during the spring and summer! That's a lot, considering how small our town is. I doubt we'll go every single day, but it definitely will be fun!
3 comments:
Glad this was a good experience for you! The kid factor is big, I think, and if they react well, then the day is good! We discontinued this year because, well, the "kid factor" was bad. Sad, sad boy, and that made me sad, too. He's getting there, though, with another group I'm in that is more attachment-friendly and allows him to stay with me as needed. Is your group almost done for the year?
I agree, if she would have been sad when I left her, I would have been REALLY sad! This group is pretty good about letting the kids stay with you, if they don't do well at the daycare, or if you don't feel comfortable leaving them. There were quite a few moms who had their toddlers with them.
I think it is almost done for the year, then there are informal get-togethers at a park during the summer.
I've really been enjoying our MOPS group here and Madison really likes going with to play with all the kids. I'm glad it was a good experience for both you and Isabella.
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