Hiring Our Very First Nanny
A nanny. When I hear that word, I think hoity toity. Welp, these poor folk are hiring one (at least we won’t be broke much longer!). Since I am going to be “working” for Kevin, somone has to watch Cozette and Vahn. I think they could manage by themselves, however, I don’t think the neighbors would see that as teaching them survival skills. Not to mention the cleaning crew that will have to be called in daily. After calling around, we discovered hiring a nanny would in fact be cheaper than us driving our kids somewhere. Imagine that! I feel so posh saying we are hiring a nanny. At the same time I am terrified. Since having Chandlur 5 1/2 years ago, I haven’t worked outside of these walls. I’m not worried for their safety as much as the time I spend with them. Also, if I don’t feel good in the morning, no more being lazy. I guess it’s giving up a little of my freedom so Kevin can go out and make more money, not having to worry about the admin side of things. I keep telling myself they are 3 and 4 plus it will only be for about 3 hours 4 days a week. The 5th day will be library story time and maybe coffee time or cheeseburgers. Just time for them and me. I will miss them for those few hours, however, it will be nice to be back in the grown up world:)

October 22nd, 2008 at 1:36 pm
My two went to daycare as they turned 3. Before that, I did take a nanny (I don’t like the word either!) who looked after the babies during the day, for 4 hours a day (after they were six months old or so), so I could get some work done. Working from home is a great plus in that respect, as I was able to nurse on demand even when the nanny was with them.