What my loved one says about me...

Okay I can't just post Adam's words without adding a few of my own, afterall...it IS my blog! :)  Let me just say that what Adam wrote took my breath away...I found tears running down my cheeks {and not hormonal ones!}.  Knowing {or thinking I know...} my husband I fully expected him to be his usual hilarious self, & throwing me under the bus.  But he was very well behaved and didn't say anything about me drooling or holding full conversations in my sleep without remembering, nothing about my total lack of 'Martha' skills, not even a dig about my dating preferences throughout college!    This man continues to amaze me each day...how in the world did I get so lucky!  :)

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His assignment::Read this…Let me know if you’re willing.  I would need it by Wednesday! :)  Thanks baby!

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Random Facts about Abby…..where do I even begin! 

1] Total grip on the house and our lives – No matter what is going on you all ways know what needs to be done to keep us going!  It is an awesome trait and I wish I had it!

2] Laundry – I never have to worry about having clean clothes.  You make sure they are always done…not put away…but done!  P.S. when you wash towels with my socks it leaves fuzzies on them.

3] The Kitchen – You pretty much leave the cooking to me and I love that as I’m sure you do as well!  What I enjoy is not having to clean up when I’m done making a mess in there!  You always make sure everything is spotless!

4] Wife – You always support my decisions and back me 100%.  It means a lot to know that no matter what is going wrong I can trust you to be behind me and encouraging me.

5] Mother – You are the best mother to my child(ren) I could ask for!  I know no matter what that our children are loved!  You do all the little things that I would never think of; i.e. treats for daycare, crafts with Jordyn, treats for Murdock…etc!

6]  Work – You have an incredibly stressful job and you make it look easy!  You rarely complain about what’s going on at your job, and you usually listen to me complain about mine!  LOL!

7] Ambition – You always have projects going and keep yourself busy, too busy at times!  But you are passionate about everything you try and do everything in your power to not fail.

8] Woman – You are beautiful, smart, funny and sincere.  Your singing voice may never light up a room but your presence does!  I am proud to walk into a room with you on my arm.  I may not show it all the time but you are the Love of my life and I couldn't ask for more!

The Life Of A Nanny

If you missed my guest post from last Saturday on Jessica's Blog you can read it here today...

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The Life Of A Nanny

People seem to have lots of questions about nannies so I'm going to format this Q&A style in case you're just looking for a specific topic.  I'll talk about the most commonly asked questions but feel free to ask any that I miss.

How Many Children Do You Nanny?

4

Girl 8 [M]

Boy 5 [C]

Girl 3 [M] & Girl 3 [B] TWINS! :)

How Did You Get Started Nannying?

My mom has had an in-home daycare for 25 years & I have TONS of experience but in the end I always find my jobs by word-of-mouth.  For those of you interested there are several websites you can list profiles with & I believe families call & set up interviews with you.

What Is The Best Part Of Your Job?

Raising little ones!  Seeing children grow up & mature is the best miracle in life!

What Is The Most Challenging Part Of Your Job?

I would have to say discipline.  When it comes down to it these children aren't your own so sometimes you have to handle certain situations differently than you want to/would do for your own children.

What Are Your Normal Nanny Duties?

These vary depending on your contract.  Right now I cook [breakfast & lunch], clean, & do laundry & dishes daily.  I also do things like change bedding each week & give the kids their baths.

Do You Travel With The Children?

Yes!  I would go crazy if I couldn't!  We go to several Parks & Pools, the Zoo, the Museum, the Botanical Center, the Science Center, Garage Sales, Jumpin' Jacks, Pump It Up!, Chuck-e-Cheese, Ice Creams Shops, the Library, Farmer's Markets, Living History Farms, Incredible Pizza, Malls, Garage Sales, Wee Read/Story Times & walk/bike rides!  We LOVE to be busy!

Oh..We also go to dentist & doctor's appointments!

What Is A Normal Day Like For A Nanny?

Ha!  Well any 'parent' knows that there is no normal day!  Here is a general schedule we run by but no day is the same!  With 4 kids you HAVE to be flexible!!

7:45 - arrive

7:45 - 8:15 - Breakfast, dressing, brushing teeth etc.

8:20 - Mack gets on bus

8:30-10:00 - Kids play - I clean up house & start laundry - We read a lots in the mornings too

10:00 - Morning snack [always fruit or yogurt with water]

10:15 - 12:00 - Park or Library time

Noon - 1:00 - Lunch [flip laundry]

1:00 - 1:30 - Bath time & Brush Teeth

1:30 - 3:30 - Girls take a nap - Carter & I play.  I also finish laundry & clean in the afternoons.

3:30 - Girls get up & start to play [lately outside]

4:00 - Mack gets home

4:15 - 4:30 - Snack time 

4:30-5:30 - More play time [outside!]

5:30 - I go home

Do You Live With Your Family?

I do not.  For the most part one parent or the other is home each evening with the children.

Do You Do Anything Differently Than The Parents?

I do not allow the TV to be turned on.  I know it sounds harsh but we have plenty of toys to play with & creative children's imaginations.  

*My only exception to that is if we all sit down to watch a movie together in the afternoon for a 'special treat' [like a storm outside].

How Much Money Do Nannies Make?

This varies heavily depending the the city you live in, number of children, if they provide housing/car, & the hours per week.  I live in Iowa, nanny 4 children, have my own home & car, & work an average of 50 hours a week & make more than $30k a year.

Well..That's a wrap.  Thanks for reading my fist guest post & please check out my blog if you have any questions!

Want To Know More...About Life As A Nanny?!

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I'm a first time guest blogger today!!  

If you want to know a little more about my life as a nanny go check out Jessica's Blog today...let's show her some comment LOVE.  I want her to see that I have the BEST readers out there!! :)

Happy Weekend All!