First of all, I can't remember the last time I cried this much! My principal was angry that I went above her head to the superintendent. All I know is that I only thought that it was 3 days before the xmas holidays were over. I didn't know who was going to respond to my request for extended leave b/c who works over the holidays. And I had 3 work days until I returned to work. I was just trying to contact anyone. And my principal is new so her first impression of me is one that goes above her head...even though I emailed her first.
In the past few hours I went from being approved for my leave to returning to work after all. My parents were going to try to help me out more with the transition to daycare, but I couldn't get over that gut feeling that I shouldn't be leaving Scarlett at this particular daycare.
And then, I got a call from my first choice daycare. I call them all the time and they never have an opening. They were going through people who applied way before I did. And they called me today to tell me I have a spot on the day I had just caused all hell to break loose...the day I say I'm not returning to work...the day they started processing the paperwork and looking to hire another teacher in my place for another two months....and this is the day I get the call to get into my first choice daycare.
I bundled up Scarlett, picked up my mom, and we rushed over to remind ourselves of what we liked so much about this centre. It's like going from the slums to the palace. I immediately felt at ease and that this was where my Scarlett should be. She seemed happy.
AND THEY SAID THAT I ALWAYS SAY GOODBYE - which is exactly what I believe in! I can't believe they had me sneak out yesterday. That was the worst feeling ever.
I told the daycare I had to check with my principal to make sure I still had a job and that she was going to think I was making this situation up (like Buyer's Remorse)....and my principal welcomed me back...but now I have to make a really good first impression with teaching - don't worry, I have that in the bag...I am very devoted. I called the daycare and accepted the spot. Scarlett will have to do orientation with my parents next week but that works out fine with me.
My eyes are killing me and I need a nap and I should be doing school preparation...or at least some house work...and I haven't even eaten lunch yet. Oh boy. I need to start making lists!
Thanks for all of your support.
Glad to hear that everything fell into place. I'm a bit jealous that you were able to take a full year off in the first place. In the school district that I work for, you only get 6 weeks (8 weeks if you have a c-section). Good luck for your first day back in the classroom!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it all worked out and that you listened to your gut and your heart - every single book and article I've read about daycare says that you should always say good-bye and *not* sneak out. I still say and kiss good-bye even though most of the time my kid is already playing happily and ignoring me by the time I leave.
ReplyDeleteI'm not one to believe that everything happens for a reason, but I do have to say that it sounds like it was fortuitous that things worked out the way they did so that you got your #1 choice... which may not have happened if things had worked out differently.
Try to get some rest!
I am so glad things worked out, what a relief. Good for you for trusting your gut.
ReplyDeleteOh that's so great, I'm glad it all worked out. It's great going to work feeling your child is well taken care of.
ReplyDeleteOh am I happy to hear! That last daycare, making you sneak out.... good to know they are in the past. Hope both you at school and Scarlett at your first choice day care, have a wonderful year!
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