Being Sara

Xander continues to do well at day care, and I continue to miss him every day.  At the end of the day at day care, all of the kids are usually playing in one room.  It’s usually pretty loud as the older children are full of energy, and parents are coming in and out.  I often find Xander crying in one of the care provider’s arms.  I think the noise and bustle is a little too much for him.
Yesterday I was later than usual picking him up, and by the time I got in the car to go get him, I was surprised at how much I missed my boy, and how excited I was to see him.  When I got there, he was indeed crying while one of the women held him.  As soon as Xander heard my voice, he turned towards me.  Although I was still pretty cold from being outside, I picked him up and gave him a big hug.  He immediately started to smile and giggle.  I took him into another room to get him buckled into his car seat, and continued to kiss his face and talk to him, and the giggling continued.  Even when I buckled him in (which he usually hates) he laughed at me.

I was pleasantly surprised by Xander’s reaction.  This was the first day that he was clearly happy to see me.  His good mood continued in the car and at home.  We had a wonderful afternoon, and it just hit me that Xander actually loves me back - of course he knows who I am, and like to see me, but his reaction yesterday showed me that I’m more than just a care provider now, and what an amazing realization that was!

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