Easter Weekend

Happy Easter, everyone!

We have had a fun weekend, although it started with a Mommy Fail :-(

On Monday, I was informed by Beanie's teacher that they were having an Easter egg hunt and party on Friday and to bring some Easter eggs filled with cheerios or puffs.  I made sure I purchased the eggs, diligently washed and dried them, filled them with puffs and even remembered to take them on Friday.

All that was great.

When I dropped her on Friday morning, her teacher said that the party was at 2pm, and I said "okay good I will pick her up at 3pm" - which is my usual time.

At 2pm, I was on a conference call and decided to log into Beanie's classroom online to see how the party was going. They were going to offer her a cupcake.

I saw the three teachers  putting out the eggs and getting set up.

Then before I know it I see parents streaming into the classroom!

WTH????

They never told me that parents could come!

So there I am on a call, unable to leave, watching all these parents with the kids doing an egg hunt and taking pictures and poor Beanie sitting in one side all alone :-(

I felt so HORRIBLE!

She did not even budge, just sat watching everyone :-( One teacher was taking pictures but the others did not go to her which annoyed me.

One Mom, whose boy is a bit older and quite a  prolific walker, was sitting near Beanie. I bet she felt bad to see Beanie just siting there pathetically.  I saw her hold out an egg and give it to Beanie, who took it but then gave it right back. After a minute or two of trying to engage her the lady gave up....but it was sweet that she tried.

Poor Beanie, I felt so awful that I could not be there. They should have made it clear that parents are invited, although even if the teacher had told me in the morning, my workday was already scheduled but at least my parents could have gone.

When I went to pick her up I mentioned to the two teachers, the main one had already gone home. They apologized but said that parents are always welcome to come if there are such activities.

Um, really might be nice if THAT had been communicated!

The daycare is terrible at communicating. A few weeks ago they had picture day and forgot to say anything. Apparently, one  of them was supposed to send a flyer but did not, although it was apparently posted on the door which I never saw. Luckily it was all week so we got it done but they really need to sharpen their communication process. They do send a weekly newsletter via email, but this type of stuff is not in it, just what they did with the kids and plans for next week's academic activities.  I should bring this up with the Director!

Despite Friday's failure, we ended up having a  good weekend. On Sat, which was a rainy day, I went for yoga and after lunch and a nap, Beanie and I went shopping to Ro.ss and Bed.Bath and to the pet store to see the animalss which she really enjoyed. Later we went over to my parents and Beanie had a blast exploring their place, while walking.

Today, my parents came over and we did a n Easter egg hunt in the house and took pictures and had lunch out in the patio. Beanie enjoyed sitting in her high chair outside and watching the birds. She got lots of presents, including a small watering can to help my Dad water his plants.

Playing with my new watering can!

All in all it was a fun weekend!