Update on Daycare

I had a very successful meeting with Mrs. Sheila yesterday. We talked about 45 minutes and went over her policy manual. (I still want Everybody's Mama to look it over). I feel comfortable with her, yet at the same time, just break into tears when I think about Chicken Little being with someone other than Mimi. Mrs. Sheila came across as a very humble, very quiet individual. At this time she has 4 small ones--10 mos, 14 mos, 17 mos, and 3 years. To my understanding the 3 yr old is there only half a day, as she attends pre-school and then Mrs. Sheila after lunch. 3 school aged children ride the bus to her home, and are picked up within about an hour of drop-off.
One thing I found interesting is that she takes 2 days in late March or early April for a ladies retreat with her church (tries to schedule during the school spring break holidays) and then a week in July for a Ladies conference with her church. Her husband is in remission from throat cancer. She told me that they were not fancy people and that most days I would find her with her hair pulled back and in her long jean skirts and a T-shirt. That of course has no bearings on the ability to care for a child, but suits me just fine. Her granddaughter will be moving into the mix around July or August (at around 8 weeks of age), bringing her total (with Kalyn) to 6.
I don't think that I'm having negative thoughts about Mrs. Sheila, just daycare in general. My heart is breaking. I cried on the way home last night. I think that Mrs. Sheila would be good to her, but it's just not the same as Mimi.
As the time for daycare decisions to be made nears, I ask that you pray for our final decision, Chicken Little's welfare, and Mommy. I think the transition will be harder on me that it will be on her.

I'll keep you posted as I continue to listen for God's answer.
Mrs. Sheila said she always prays that God sends her the right families, and that she would also be praying for us as we made our decision.