Mommy diaries: off to school, too soon?

This week is Lillie and my last week alone together 5 days a week. We are peas in a pod, a gruesome twosome and pretty much attached at the hip. The great thing is she is a sweet and funny girl. The bad thing I think she's getting a little bored of me.

I do, occasionally, have a babysitter one day a week to get Mom stuff done. And lately when I'm getting ready to leave for the day, Lillie is almost excited to see me go. A nice thing, yes, heartbreaking, you bet. Either the sitter lets her watch as much TV as she wants or she is really excited about having outside stimulation.

But, next week my little pea will be heading to a mother's day out program two days a week. Am I ready, I don't know. Is Lillie ready, we will see. Mostly I'm afraid that I might be starting her too young. The germs, the scheduled routine and lots of new faces.

My only saving grace is the way she reacts to having a babysitter. My hope is that school will provide her new world of information that I'm not providing. And, a five hour block of time that is all about kid fun instead of adult errands and just plain ol' mom. Fingers crossed it goes well; we will know next week.