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Why my village is dialing Nanny 9-1-1
November 2nd, 2009, 8:05 am · 9 Comments · posted by Roxanne Hack, staff writer
You know the saying: it takes a village to raise a child.
My parents live five hours away, so my monster’s village is comprised mostly of his dad’s family — Grammy, Grampapa and Aunt Jenny. I work full-time out of the office, but often my baby daddy can work from his parents’ house, so Grammy can help. We’ve been very lucky, and very grateful.
But lately, our routine has turned into … what’s the opposite of routine? Oh, yeah. Chaos.
Grammy fell ill early last week and is in the hospital. She’s stable now and will hopefully come home soon, but will most likely be unable to handle the likes of my wiggly boy anytime soon.
And I mentioned last weekend that Aunt Jenny is pregnant with twins. She’s been on bedrest for weeks, and was hospitalized so they could monitor those babies (which is why she had to watch her own baby shower via Skype).
Well, as of 3 a.m. Sunday morning, she’s now the mom of two micro-premies, Sydney and Gabriel, born 13 weeks too early and weighing in at less than 4 pounds combined. They’re also stable, and the new mama is doing great.
Still, so begins our quest to find a nanny. Not just for my little monster, but for his new baby cousins too.
I’m sure we’ll think of tons of questions and requirements for this very sensitive position. However, I figured for now we could start with this:
If you want this choice position
Have a cheery disposition
Rosy cheeks, no warts!
Play games, all sort
More from me and my monster:
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I love this scene from Mary Poppins. I love the way they say “Advertisement.” Good luck in your search!
adverrrTISSmint. hehehe
I have been down the road on this search….it is not easy…but the choice becomes obvious after to talk to a few people. The right one just feels RIGHT.
(oh check out the blog tomorrow. I made something JUST FOR YOU.)
thanks for the tip … I bet you’re right. or, at the very least, I’ll be able to tell the ones I DON’T want right off the bat.
and yay! can’t wait!
Congratulations Auntie Roxanne on your newest family members! I will continue to hold good thoughts and prayers for the babies and their mommie that they continue to grow! Best of luck in finding your own Mary Poppins - Practically Perfect in Every Way! Get on with it, Spit-Spot! (Yes…this is my daughter’s favorite movie…and she is only 3, and can talk along with it!)
Thanks, Tammie! The babies are stable and progressing well, but so darn tiny!
And yeah, Mary Poppins is awesome. I refer to my purse as a Mary Poppins Bag often … stuff just keeps on comin’.
Roxanne, contact your local Orange County Child Care Providers organization. I can give you my lady’s number and she can give you her leader’s phone number. That is how I found my day care provider and she is AWESOME! To be a member, they must be licensed, have inspections, and complete ongoing training. The women I talked to were all very open about their homes, visits, costs, curriculum, etc.
that sounds great, but we’re looking for an in-home nanny. more like a bit of help, as opposed to having to drop him off somewhere.
Ah, I have a number for that too I think. My friend called this lady “the Nanny Pimp”
Let me know if you want it.