August 16, 2016
Your Encouragement

Dr. Laura:

I was recently enjoying the animated movie Toy Story 3 with my young kids.  In this particular movie, the toys debated whether they would be happier sitting in an attic at their owner's home or be donated to the Sunnyside daycare.  Woody, one of the characters said "Just wait until you see what daycare is like!  Daycare is a sad, lonely place for washed-up old toys who have no owners."  Sure enough, the toys discover they are treated like prisoners, and they describe the daycare as a place of "ruin and despair."  I thought of you while we were watching this!

I'm so thankful every day for my four children and the fleeting moments we share, especially while they're so young.  As you've said before, it's the quantity time, and not just the quality time that really creates true bonding.  I know they'll be off to college or out of the house in the blink of an eye.  I will treasure our childhood memories while they're home safe with me and not trapped at Sunnyside daycare, as in the movie.

Thank you for encouraging women every day to be present with their children and for praising stay-at-home moms for making one of the best decisions in their life.

With gratitude,

Drea



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