I'm a working mom (married, hubby works too) and my 19 month old daughter goes to daycare Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I feel really bad and guilty and am really worried about her because she is so far behing other kids her age. Granted, all of my friends who have kids my daughter's age are stay at home moms (bless their hearts, I love all of my friends!), and they are able to teach their kids during the day, but I mean, it's really bad. My daughter only says "Daddy" (still hasn't said mommy - ouch!), "Ashee" (which is the name of our cat and she calls anything with 4 legs this also), "ball", "pretty" "book", "shoe" and "see". All of the other kids her age put words together to try to make sentences, can point to colors (which mine has no clue), know baby sign language, can tell their moms what they want, and are starting to potty train. After I get off of work at 5 p.m., I come home, cook supper, wash dishes, clean, do yard work, laundry and (see below)
2007-05-31
02:07:40
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~*Mrs. GM2*~
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