Big smiles all around

Thumper snored contentedly in D's lap, his first four hours of day care coming to an end. All my fears of tears and misery have lessened, run off to hide in the bushes of another day. D and I chatted for a bit, and then Thumper opened his eyes. The dimples dimpled. Cheeks puffed. Lips curled. All slow and brilliant as a sunrise. A smile just for me (but inevitably shared with everyone else; Thumper loves schmooze).

Day care appears to be a big success. We'll do half days again tomorrow and Friday to work out the kinks.

I feel rescued. Now for the next 108,283,472 items oon my "task' list.