Now there is a problem

As I said before - John and I decided to get a new sitter for Colin for when I went back to work full time.  As of right now his sister is watching him on a part time basis - and I am not sure if I want into why we were looking for someone else - but it is really just not working out with his sister for many reasons - reasons that I do not really want to go on about on the internet.  But the main reason was the distance.

I am basically in the car for two hours a day going between my house - her house and work.  It is just too much time spent in the car and too much gas being used.  When I was working part time it was okay - because I had the time but now that I am going back to work full time - I want to use my time wisely with my son and that does not include being in the car for two hours a day everyday.

So that is what I told her was the reason why we are going to take him somewhere else - I found a really good person (I hope) she has good reference and a good backround in childhood education and the best part is she is about two minutes from my house and right on my way to work - I could walk there if I wanted to. 

So to the point of my post - finally - I told my sister in law last Monday that she will not longer be watching Colin for the above referenced reason.  I gave her a two week notice and was very upfront about everything - basically I did it the proper way.  At first she was totally fine with it - saying she understood and gave me a hug and said that she will just miss seeing her nephew everyday. 

Well fast foward to this week.  It is a totally different story - she is very short with me and has Colin all packed up and ready to go and is basically kicking us out the door as soon as I get there - let me tell you that I took literally two steps in the house yesterday - this is not normal behavior for her - she likes to chat and tell me about her day with the kids, etc.   This morning was the same thing - she basically walked out of the room when I came in - no good morning - nothing.

Apparently his whole family is now upset with me - because Colin's grandparents will not get to see him everyday as well - and I guess it has finally sunk in to her that she will not be getting paid by me now - who knows.  But I need this kind of treatment from family no less like a hole in my head.

I am already nervous about taking him to a stranger next week - and I am only trying to do what is right me my and my family - yet I am hated by everyone right now - I just cannot win.  I did not even called her out on the many things that she has been doing wrong and all the other reasons I choose to have her no longer watch my son - I tried to do the right thing and be kind and considerate about it and what do I get in return - the whole family is not speaking to me. 

Easter

Easter went well - it was low key and we spent it at my sister in law's house.  I dressed buggy up in a three piece suit and he hated it.

I did get one pictures of him smiling though.  I have taken so many pictures of this kid - I already printed out and put in albums over 1000 pictures.

Things are going pretty well - we are enjoying the nice weather that has finally come our way - Colin loves being outside - now if he could just get a little steadier on his feet - I would not have to worry so much.

Yesterday I did a ton of spring cleaning and rearranged the living room and dining room to make more room for buggy to play.  I want to paint both the living room and dining room soon. 

For the dining room I want this blue color:

With this lighting fixture

Then I want this red color in the living room - but probably only on the one main wall

I am trying to get everything organized in the house because I go back to work full time soon.  Colin starts at the new daycare in one week.  Things are changing but change is good.  Once we get a routine down everything will be fine.