Samantha's first day at daycare

We were lucky enough to have a daycare close by, where I just happen to go to High School with her and her sister.  I know the family and it's nice not to have to drop off Samantha at a complete stranger's house. We had a "practice day" yesterday (wednesday) for a 1/2 day and let's just say it didn't go very smoothly.  Samantha was all out of sorts, and gave Kellie a hard time and even refused to take a bottle.  I was a mess over this of course.
Today, however, her first FULL day, she passed with flying colors.  I think it's safe to say that she did better than I.  I couldn't deal with dropping her off.. so I asked PJ to do it, which he did without a fuss.  I know it must of been hard for him... I couldn't even picture it.  Kellie sent me pictures and texts throughout the day, telling me how great she was being.  She napped, she played, she ate!!  One thing she didn't do... is POOP!  She saved that for Mommy :)
I know not all days will go as smooth as today but hopefully there will be more good days than bad.  It breaks my heart that I can't be the one to take care of her all day.  But... I am lucky to have Kellie, someone I know and trust.

Here are some pictures from her first day!

Sleeping 5 minutes after PJ dropped her off!

Me getting my cuddles in when I got her home

Just hanging out at daycare :) I just found my hand a week ago and now I can't keep it out of my mouth!