I've been babysitting for Michele since Monday. I got a call early Monday morning and she said she needed to leave in an hour ha ha. good thing i have tons of free time =)
she decided last minute to go with nick on a flight to Las Vagas for work. I'm sure they're having a great time. they should be getting back into town in an hour or so.
I've tried to be fun orderly and clean but man it is not an easy task. if there's one thing I've learned from nannying it's patience is key. without it you'll never survive. I think my patience has grown a considerable amount in the past year.
I babysat for Michele a year ago (i think) for a weekend while she and nick hiked with some friends. Lila was a baby baby and it was HARD on me. I remember just keeping up on the dishes and getting the toys put away was impossible. i think i even asked my mom for help one afternoon just so i could catch my breath and see something accomplished. what i remember the most though was how as soon as Michele and nick came through the door i only had enough energy to hand them their keys and walk out the door to go home. i was frazzled to say the least.
this time around was a piece of cake. i really enjoyed the kids. and i hope they enjoyed me. Charlotte and Elsie have each shed a few tears for missing their mommy, and i caught Lila earlier today calling out the front door for mama, but other than that we've had a lot of fun. I'm ready to go back to my reality too. i was supposed to be job hunting Monday. I'll shoot for tomorrow morning.
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Being a mom is a lot like that too. some days you barely make it and others are great. glad you had a good time this time:) I am sure they love their Ali Boo
That's nice of you, Ali! I don't know how these Moms do it. I HAVE to feel a sense of accomplishment with my days or I get super depressed. So I totally understand what you mean!
Alex,you've always been great with the kids, but patience, tolerance, and just plain fortitude to get things done comes with experience, and this last year you've had alot of experience with children. By the time your own come along it won't be any easier, but you'll have the advantage of knowing what to expect - and it'll be your little one at the door calling for you
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