Thanks, TG. You're right, the time in daycare may not be forever. My SIL is working up the ranks in plumbing, and once he has his "Master Plumber" license he can go solo and have his own business. At that point, they will be able to make it on his income alone. When DD has another child, I think she will stay home with the kids. At least that's what she's been saying. So this could all look different in a couple of years.
Little Ivy had the time of her life today. She loved all the kids and activities. Only 8 in her class, so that's good.