so true sunnydays, I think it really is MORE about him having to change his life, with school and being away from Mom and home, rather than the fact that other kids are in the house all day and such. You are right and it is a matter of time before it becomes second nature for him to have this "new" life he has, and before you know it, he won't even remember what is "was like before", he is just growing up, Day Care or no Day Care, all kids go through the tough reality of ...not being little anymore....and having to become more responsible. How bout your 17 yr old? dont you remeber times that he might snuggle you out of nowhere as to say "i miss this", my kids do, and I too "miss those days"