The big move

It's been over a week since I've updated so here's the scoop, we moved Nash into his own room! In Alberta they recommend having babies in the same room as the parents until 6 months of age. We've had Nash in his crib in our room and I must say I've really enjoyed having him there. When he cries I can quickly tend to him and for the most part, he's been a great sleeper. My parents were here visiting two weeks ago and I said that after they left I would move him into his own room. Well they left and with hesitation, I asked P.J. to move the crib. He asked me more than once if I was ready and my response was, "No, but if I don't do it now it'll only get harder to do so". So, we moved his crib on Saturday and that first night I was a bit sad. I was the one with separation anxiety! But, he's been great in there and now we just have to work on getting him to bed a bit earlier in the evening. I just feel like it's so hard to fit everything in during the day. By the time I get him to bed, throw laundry in, wash bottles etc. it's time for bed for me as well so I really don't have any "down time".

6 Months Old!

Our days are busy with the library program, swimming lessons, walks at the park and trips to the Zoo. I just feel like when I go back to work I don't want to look back at what I did with him and regret not taking advantage of being off and enjoying doing things with friends and their children.

Nash and his buddies Mason and Cian at the Zoo

Heading out to Fish Creek Park for a walk

Speaking of work, I worked a half-day while my parents were here. I figured it would be as good time as any to test it out and get my feet wet again. It was a great afternoon but it sure was a lot of work to get everything ready to leave him for just a quick afternoon. I'll be working again next week, another half day, and hope to know what's going on for work next year in the coming weeks. This means, looking at child care for Nash. 

Child care has been a HUGE concern of mine. How can I possibly leave him with someone else?!?! But, as P.J. says, "Everyone in the world has to do it!" Well, no, they don't but yes, I do...I know that but just feel like he's so little who is going to give him the best care imaginable. So, I've been doing research on nannies, dayhomes, public child care facilities and it's all very overwhelming. It's also hard to look for child care when you don't really know what you are looking for. With not having a position to go back to I won't know if I'm looking for part-time, full-time, location etc. 

I'm leaning toward the Edleun Learning Centres so if anyone has any feedback on these centres please fill me in! I've heard good things and I hope to tour one of the facilities later this week or next.