After eight years with my nanny, yes eight years, I am going it alone. My nanny’s last day was Friday and well, that’s it. I’m not working and all four are in school full time so it shouldn’t be a problem ... right? Well we’ll see.
I’ve never had a problem justifying having a nanny. I had four children fairly close together and worked till I popped out number 3. Hubby leaves at 6:30am and returns not much earlier than 9:00pm on a good day. We also have no family anywhere near us. So really, it seemed as though I was just paying for a little familial type help from someone who would actually do what I ask. Better than family really, or at least my family.
My only real sticking point is that I have planned the children’s after-school activities based on a two person team. There are a few tricky connections and conflicts that I am trying to sort out but otherwise doable, at least on paper.
I may end up getting a little after-school help but would like to muddle through this term to try to figure out what I really need. As a friend reminded me today, I’m not really the martyr type
Anyway, so far the house is looking a little worse for wear but otherwise we’re managing. I think there will be a few trying weeks till everyone settles down but it should happen. I am hopeful.
And like I said, we’ll see.
This post written by Charlene, a founding contributor to Thames Valley Mums Blog.
Photo credit: feast of fools
Good luck Charlene. All will be fine.
Posted by: A Modern Mother | 07 May 2009 at 06:57