Jason Griffey

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Huge day for Eliza today, as we both visited Vanderbilt Pediatric Eye Institute and her new daycare. The eye visit was to double check a blocked tear duct…turns out her right eye has a partially obstructed duct, but it isn’t serious and doesn’t need surgery. This visit also led to my favorite new medical phrase: “Lacrimal Lake”.

She also visited her new daycare today, and we spent a couple of hours almost seeing what she thought. A few rough patches, but I think she’s going to do ok. We’ll see how she does by the end of the week!

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Eliza is on vacation, between daycares, spending a whole week with Mommy. So far so good, but it’s only Monday.

It’s amazing to me how much activity you can pack into a normal day with a toddler. Today, we have already built a fort in the kitchen, colored in coloring books, played with blocks, played with ponies and other plastic figurines, gone to the park, gone to the grocery store, watched 1/2 an episode of Sesame Street, played with bubbles and water in the yard, had snacks and lunch, and a two hour nap. And there are still 3 hours until Daddy gets home. What do teachers DO with kids all day in daycare?? They must be more creative than I am.

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Today is Eliza’s last day at her current daycare. She has had her ups and downs there, but it has been a wonderful experience overall. She has learned so much. Most importantly, she has learned that other people besides mommy and daddy can take care of her and do a great job. She has also learned how to play with others, how to follow a routine, and how to clean up (not that she always does it).

A part of me is sad that we’re closing this chapter of her life. She has been there for one whole year, from 7 months old. But I believe she is ready for a change, new challenges, and new stimulation, new friends. But first, a whole week with mommy. It’s the last gasp of summer!