Well, that's it for infant care. Franklin will no longer eat when he wants to eat, drink when he wants to drink and most importantly, nap when he wants to nap. Apparently, toddlers crave structure and he will have to groove to the tune that has been set for everyone.

Yes, again with the napping I know - enough already.

The last day was a little anti-climatic - no tears or hugs goodbye. There are three children going on to new centres and as I packed up all the extras of everything stored in his locker, I meekly observed the beautiful flowers other Mothers had thoughtfully brought in as a thank-you. I thought of it too, - really I did! - but sometimes things don't work out like I'd hope them to and I wasn't able to get to a florist. The centre gave us a nice little photo album of pictures taken throughout Franklin's stay. It was so nice to read all the comments from the caregivers. All in all, he had an amazing time there and I'll miss my lunch-time visits.

D has taken the next week off work in order to help integrate Franklin into the next place. So far, things aren't working out as we'd hope (this is beginning to be a theme here). As most of Western Canada knows, British Columbia is in the midst of some heavy labour turmoil. The university will be walking out on a day of protest in support of the Hospital Employee's Union. I understand and support the reasons why we will be out there and I'm lucky to have a supervisor who feels the same way. I'm also glad that the daycare, usually considered an essential service, will be able to demonstrate as well. However, as they will not be open Monday (and may stay closed Tuesday as well) there will not be much time for Franklin to become accustomed to the next centre. We are going out of town on Thursday so in fact, he may only get one full day to try out the infamous floor nap arrangement I'm so wary about.

I'm going to keep telling myself what an adaptable boy he is. Nevertheless, I feel like I'm chucking him into the deep end of a pool and hoping that someone in there will catch him and help him stay afloat.