ShanaMama
06-25-2007, 10:46 AM
My babysitter went out of town for 2 days, so rather than taking off 2 days of work I sent her to my MIL. MIL is thrilled to have her & DD is more than thrilled to be there, but I am so sad about it.
I hate that I have to do these things to accomodate working, even though I should be grateful that I have such a good job & such a nice MIL. But I want my baby with me. We're always apart during the day, but not that far apart! And I always pick her up by 3:30. She'll sleep at MIL & I won't see her until tomorrow night.
Everyone tells me to enjoy the vacation. I didn't ask for a vacation! I can't imagine what I'll do all night just sitting at home thinking about her. DH & I are going out for dinner to take advantage of the free babysitting, but I know I'm gonna feel weird going to bed without her. I can't stop thinking about her now, at 12 pm! I feel like I should just grow up & get over it. She's 2 yo, she's happy there & she'll be fine.
It doesn't help that I am not satisfied with the car seat install in MIL's car. MIL doesn't share my view that those terrible stories can actually happen to regular people like us & it would be wise to take preventative safety measures like seatbelts & secure carseats. So I installed my carseat in her car myself, but couldn't find the tethers. MIL isn't exactly a careful driver. She will put her in the carseat & strap her in, but she's not neurotic or even concerned about safety like I am.
Like I said, I'm holding my breath till DD gets home tomorrow night.
I hate that I have to do these things to accomodate working, even though I should be grateful that I have such a good job & such a nice MIL. But I want my baby with me. We're always apart during the day, but not that far apart! And I always pick her up by 3:30. She'll sleep at MIL & I won't see her until tomorrow night.
Everyone tells me to enjoy the vacation. I didn't ask for a vacation! I can't imagine what I'll do all night just sitting at home thinking about her. DH & I are going out for dinner to take advantage of the free babysitting, but I know I'm gonna feel weird going to bed without her. I can't stop thinking about her now, at 12 pm! I feel like I should just grow up & get over it. She's 2 yo, she's happy there & she'll be fine.
It doesn't help that I am not satisfied with the car seat install in MIL's car. MIL doesn't share my view that those terrible stories can actually happen to regular people like us & it would be wise to take preventative safety measures like seatbelts & secure carseats. So I installed my carseat in her car myself, but couldn't find the tethers. MIL isn't exactly a careful driver. She will put her in the carseat & strap her in, but she's not neurotic or even concerned about safety like I am.
Like I said, I'm holding my breath till DD gets home tomorrow night.