tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post1435099489841426830..comments2023-11-06T18:12:49.569-05:00Comments on Dreams of a Country Girl: Super Nanny Needed...MaybeDreams of a Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983657240398205766noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-9465640490138823872008-10-21T13:24:00.000-04:002008-10-21T13:24:00.000-04:00I like your kids, your cooking, and i like basemen...I like your kids, your cooking, and i like basements. Plus I love the trees and hills. When do I apply? Oh would there be room for 4 others and what does teaching pay in your state?@meintweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178138069107025070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-3481646933260166122008-10-20T23:20:00.000-04:002008-10-20T23:20:00.000-04:00becky, when can you move in? do you want the spar...becky, when can you move in? do you want the spare bedroom or you wanna live on your own???Dreams of a Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983657240398205766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-55881813534924182672008-10-20T20:50:00.000-04:002008-10-20T20:50:00.000-04:00My Princess:I agree with a previous comment.Nanny ...My Princess:<BR/>I agree with a previous comment.<BR/>Nanny cam<BR/>Older but not too old<BR/>maybe a different culture person<BR/><BR/>You will hear the still, small voice (and I don't mean YT)<BR/><BR/>Love, Your QueenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-23742040504672944892008-10-20T16:09:00.000-04:002008-10-20T16:09:00.000-04:00I'll do it!!!!! :-) I just love your kids, from wh...I'll do it!!!!! :-) I just love your kids, from what you have said.<BR/>And I'll even do the sports thing too!!!! :-)<BR/><BR/>I really do hope that you find someone, I think the Nanny thing sounds so much better from your pro and cons list. And I can understand the worry to find someone who will love and care for your kids just as you would. Try an agency and I do agree with the Nanny cam too if you feel you need to.<BR/><BR/>But I'm still willing to move out there. :-)♥ Becky ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/17706806252134931704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-35434864492677772222008-10-20T14:30:00.000-04:002008-10-20T14:30:00.000-04:00I see you are overloaded with great advice already...I see you are overloaded with great advice already, but I have to give this one...OYK... on your knees...just ask God. He always gives me sound advice, if I listen. I'll be keeping you and the twerps and hubby in my prayers.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009206427624096852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-8343033212448151992008-10-20T11:24:00.000-04:002008-10-20T11:24:00.000-04:00Just chiming in my two cents.I have no children. ...Just chiming in my two cents.<BR/>I have no children. I have an issue with people in my house when I'm not there. In my humble opinion child care and house keeping/cooking are two entirely seperate jobs. That said I still like the child care option better. Socialization and education are always a plus. And there are more eyes watching...for every thing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626678045896424852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-77573569763389184132008-10-20T09:47:00.000-04:002008-10-20T09:47:00.000-04:00i have no advice. i am a basketcase myself right n...i have no advice. <BR/><BR/>i am a basketcase myself right now, crunching numbers to see if we could afford for me to just stay home yet... you know, ME - "Working Mom" - the one who wanted "adult interaction"...... <BR/><BR/>somebody slap me please!Marchellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837513631701432273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-13531225905716692222008-10-19T19:31:00.000-04:002008-10-19T19:31:00.000-04:00CG,I hesitate to comment at all on this subject. ...CG,<BR/>I hesitate to comment at all on this subject. I gave up my job as a family doctor a year and a half ago to stay home full time. It's been quite an adjustment in many ways and I only worked 20 hours per week. I had a nanny who was absolutely wonderful in every way. We all love her and still keep in touch with her. If I had to work again, I'd definitely go that route but since being home, I realize just how much I had missed. I wish I could have the time back. Noone is equipped to love your kids like you. With four kids ages 6-18, I can tell you that my kids need me more the older they get....not less. It's such a hard decision. I'm praying for you. It sounds like your opportunities are exciting. I have a great respect for working moms.ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015484523853089779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-36935920312006303522008-10-19T14:34:00.000-04:002008-10-19T14:34:00.000-04:00Ok, here is my advice. Whenever possible, I believ...Ok, here is my advice. Whenever possible, I believe that in-home child care is the best. Whether that be a babysitter that you take your children to or a nanny.<BR/><BR/>I do not have any children of my own, and I do not think that it makes a difference. I have worked in a day care before, and I have been a nanny, for a few families. I am currently watching one child in my home. <BR/><BR/>I would never work in a day care again. I do not believe that the children get the one on one attention that they deserve in a day care. <BR/><BR/>You seem like an awesome person. You seem to have respect for people, just by your list of things that you would provide a nanny. I loved being a nanny, for at least 3 out of the 4 families that I worked for. Personalities need to mesh. Without that, you are doomed.<BR/><BR/>Follow your gut instinct, it is the best tool that you have.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I love your blog. You make me laugh out loud. Good luck with your child care situation.Perfectly Unperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724019015467799976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-83972048962531243452008-10-19T13:54:00.000-04:002008-10-19T13:54:00.000-04:00I would personally choose the nanny. Look, the pe...I would personally choose the nanny. Look, the people at the childcare center will be strangers, as well, KWIM? They will be watching many more children, and you know they are making barely minimum wage, so it makes me wonder what motivation do they have to love your kids? Most people I know with nannies love them, and the kids form special bonds with them that last forever. <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't worry about the socialization. Your youngest will get it in school soon enough, and there's always the negative side to socialization like fighting, name-calling, etc. that I think kids are better prepared to handle when they're older. <BR/><BR/>Go for a latina. Most hispanics are great, great, great with kids, and you'll kids will learn a second language while they're at it. <BR/><BR/>Good luck on the job!<BR/>JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970663986904985005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-68439185386391635382008-10-19T13:51:00.000-04:002008-10-19T13:51:00.000-04:00Contract? I am sure glad I didnt have that! I wish...Contract? I am sure glad I didnt have that! I wish I could be your nanny! Your twerps are the greatest! <BR/><BR/>-CassAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-87848757695112111372008-10-19T01:22:00.000-04:002008-10-19T01:22:00.000-04:00It's hard to say each has pro's & con&...It's hard to say each has pro's & con's as you know. I'm a former nanny now in my 30's with 2 children of my own. I cared for 3 kids, one with downs, it was by far one of the best if not the best job I ever had (the oldest is now a freshman in college oh my!)<BR/><BR/>You need to go with your gut, if motherhood has taught me anything it's to listen to my gut & forget what everybody else thinks. <BR/><BR/>A contract is a must, how much time she is allowed to ask off for, how far in advance. Where she can & can't go with the kids. Anyone that gets a 2nd interview take her & the kids to eat lunch & then a park or something. See how she responds & interacts with them. Or have her spend an afternoon "babysitting" and watch how the kids are to her leaving. Do they want to see her come back. Did she do anything extra? <BR/><BR/>Plus you may want to weigh what you will earn vs what you will pay for the kids care and the amount of time that it leaves you with the kids. That's when I came home I didn't make enough after it all was said & done. (I only worked part time, but still)<BR/><BR/>Good luck! You will make the right decision I'm sure.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640391296358205561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-43371237784490441902008-10-19T01:21:00.000-04:002008-10-19T01:21:00.000-04:00I know a few moms in Houston who have nannies and ...I know a few moms in Houston who have nannies and the nannies have a little club of their own and the kids socialize with each other. Interview, get recs, and most of all TRUST your instincts. .I don't think you need to stay home 'til they are grown. You could benefit from a job and they will too. It can work. Pullin' for ya!The Kelso-Winter Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249352864575840862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-66267308966171574282008-10-18T22:32:00.000-04:002008-10-18T22:32:00.000-04:00Two words...okay three1. AGENCY!!!2. NANNY CAM!!...Two words...okay three<BR/><BR/>1. AGENCY!!!<BR/>2. NANNY CAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>What about finding a retired lady - a sort of grandma? Hmmmm? Probably a little too Mayberryish thinking! : )Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10334957251889705326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-43689774862838644822008-10-18T22:30:00.000-04:002008-10-18T22:30:00.000-04:00I could come there and be a live-in nanny and teac...I could come there and be a live-in nanny and teach arts and crafts after school, and I love baby twerp already and I think eldest twerp is the coolest girl on the block and middle twerp and I, well, we can adjust cause I'm sure he'll like my homemade choco-chip ice cream sandwiches... and I can fold your underwear too! Do you like them in halvesies or thirdsies?<BR/><BR/>love, dana and ps good luck, I'm crossing my fingers for you!Dana and Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006886855600007312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-55240151663889339822008-10-18T21:47:00.000-04:002008-10-18T21:47:00.000-04:00btw...I tried to do my hair and curls like yours a...btw...I tried to do my hair and curls like yours and my hair actually jumped off my head and told told me they would have none of it, jumped back on my head and promptly fell flat! I'm so sad I got told off by my HAIR!Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184981987004577649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-50285037786441442672008-10-18T21:45:00.000-04:002008-10-18T21:45:00.000-04:00I am a fan of the nanny service idea. But Absolut...I am a fan of the nanny service idea. But Absolutely have to get the right feel. Keep interviewing and if the time comes and you haven't found the right one day care isn't the end of the world. I'm a stay at home mom who was in day care growing up. It isn't the fact that you stay home with them the matters most, it's that they know you love them. Mommy has to have something too. And I'm not talking about selfishness. If this is your dream job or you want to work, going after your dreams is an important thing to teach your kidlets. I love staying at home, but I also know I'd love to work. Going with your gut on the childcare is the best answer. You'll feel it when it feels right! Aren't I wishy washy =)Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184981987004577649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-2000839040767983452008-10-18T21:37:00.000-04:002008-10-18T21:37:00.000-04:00Only you will know what is best for your "twerps"....Only you will know what is best for your "twerps"...I would definitely have to know the nanny a while before I hired a stranger- even with references! Maybe once in your new job a while you will find someone who knows someone, etc etc... that you would then feel comfortable leaving them with. Take your time on this decision- it's a biggie and your children's upbringing is so important- as you well know!<BR/>P.S. If you were a little closer- I'd do it :)ptamom3https://www.blogger.com/profile/16818782550325080462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-37805500720090691622008-10-18T21:29:00.000-04:002008-10-18T21:29:00.000-04:00I can't tell you which is best for you since I don...I can't tell you which is best for you since I don't have kids. But I have actually been a nanny before, for 3 kids, the youngest of which was severely disabled. <BR/><BR/>I like the sound of childcare center because of the socialization, but I also believe some kids are better off when they have more one on one time.<BR/><BR/>Should you choose to use a nanny, make sure you have a contract and provide all details up front..feel free to email me if you have questions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-13869818329499786002008-10-18T20:22:00.000-04:002008-10-18T20:22:00.000-04:00Are you able to stay home until they are all grown...Are you able to stay home until they are all grown? I pick that one if you are. :)Stephanie Carperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354440360381724428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945440151150745418.post-55409741018543090652008-10-18T19:54:00.000-04:002008-10-18T19:54:00.000-04:00I am a 35 year-old mom of 3, and I am a nanny for ...I am a 35 year-old mom of 3, and I am a nanny for a two small boys. I go to their house every morning, I clean while they nap, I take the oldest to preschool daily and pick him up, and if asked I do put supper in the oven for the family. I know that the boys are getting way more attention than they would at a sitters or daycare. I appreciate your problem of being new to the area - I have known the family I am with for practically 30 years.<BR/>Maybe you could use an agency to help you find a reliable nanny - I personally would recommend someone that already has children and knows what they are doing. All three of my kiddos are in school, so it fits my life perfectly. I know if you were to ask my employers they would tell you a nanny is the way to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com