A Synopsis

So, it's been a while since I've posted anything here, which is because a lot has happened. In a quick overview, we:

• found daycare in the distant city where we planned to move
• sold the house
• moved to said distant city
• discovered new daycare was scary and not at all what we want for the kids
• toured about 4 new daycare facilities, looking for one that is truly play based
• found a play-based daycare, got on waiting list, promised enrollment slots after Christmas
• learned that slots were no longer available
• toured more daycare facilities, found another play-based daycare with immediate openings... in the 3-4 yr old room.
  

So, it looks like our kids will be the youngest in their class by 4 months at least, but I think they'll adapt pretty well. They seemed to enjoy playing there and joining in with the other kids for free play, snack, circle time, and a teacher-led music/yoga session. I'm looking forward to having time to finish unpacking boxes, setting up an office for myself, and being somewhat productive. Trying to get things done around the house on two toddlers' schedule is incredibly difficult, and with the boxes and disorganization resulting from the recent move, the house is not an especially frustrating place to be for long periods. I want the kids to get outside a few times/day and to be free to make messes and mistakes. With daycare they'll be much better able to do that, I believe.