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Story time at the library was a blast.  Buttercup was right out there shaking it up.  It actually looked like a good thing in a lot of ways.  However, if I’d known they did exercises at this thing I’d have worn more appropriate clothing.  What a riot I must have looked like…The library has a whole floor devoted to children’s books, play, and activities.  It’s the perfect atmostphere for Buttercup to make friends and play and those long winter months approaching.  Gotta gear up for cabin fever!

Today, we went to the mother’s club meeting.  It went really well except I didn’t really get to sit in on the meeting continuously.  You see, usually the set up is that the kids stay in the big play area with a couple of the moms while the rest of us go into the meeting.  Well, you know.  Buttercup, I could hear her through the door calling me.  I’ve never been able or wanted to let her “cry it out,” especially in social situations.  So, I went in there and sat with her instead for short periods.  We had a good time, although it was a little chaotic with all the kids reigning havoc.  On the bright side, I did get to participate in the meeting for about three 10 minute periods while she played.  I think this is the perfect way to ease her into being without me.  I’m really happy we found a gentle way to do this.  She’s very adaptive, and I know it’ll take a little time, but she’s such a confident little person - we’ll move through this phase pretty easily. 

It’s just awesome to be around other women who are going through it with me.  They understand for the most part, and lately, there are so few people in my immediate life who actually dig where I’m at.  It’s an enormous relief, and everyone there has such different methods with their children:  it helps to be in an environment where there isn’t just one “right way.”  Still little gossip, still pretty low-key:  here’s hoping it stays that way!

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