Cassidy Graduates

Friday was Cassidy's last day in the "Baby Room" at daycare. She's officially graduated to the one and two year old room. She moved over with two others from her class, one also born in september, and another a couple months younger than her. She's not walking yet, but I don't think it'll be long now that she's surrounded by other kids that are walking.

The main differences between the baby room and her new classroom?

• No more napping in a crib. Now she naps on a mat on the floor with all of the other kids at a designated time once during the day.

• No more eating in a high chair. Now she eats her lunch and snacks at a mini-table with all of the other kids.

• Directed activities. Throughout the day, Cassidy will be in a group of five kids with one teacher, who will encourage her to join the group in various activities.

• Outside playtime when weather permits.

• She's down to one bottle a day at daycare, usually late afternoon, plus one bottle before bed.

• We're still nursing, but down to twice a day, first thing in the morning, and at bedtime. We're planning to phase out the morning nursing after she's adjusted to her new classroom.

For the past couple of months, I've been working on some gifts to give her teachers from the "baby room" as well as the head of the daycare who I absolutely LOVE. She's been so helpful and encouraging.

Cassidy's first day in the "Big Girl" classroom.