Tuesday, February 16, 2010

We hired a nanny

Once upon a time I thought nannies were only for rich people.

Well, we had to hire one and we are not rich. Though it would make finances a lot better if we were. Nannies aren't cheap. But then again I wouldn't want to hire someone who is inexperienced and inexpensive.

It was difficult for me to hire a nanny. I mean, I knew I had to go back to work eventually, but it was one of those things that my husband and I didn't fully discuss until it was time. With the current economy and work being scarce, we weren't sure how much work my hubs, who is freelance, would have. So there was a possibility we wouldn't need a nanny.

But we do. And we hired one. And she starts Thursday and I am nervous and freaked out and curious and scared.

She had great references, was wonderful with the babies when we interviewed her, and Hans and I liked her very much.

It's just that the handing over of my kids to a virtual stranger is so damn scary to me.

I had this terrible thought that she would steal my babies and sell them.

I don't know WHY these horrific things pop in my head but they do.

Last night I had a dream that in one of the photos I took of Penelope there was an apparition that showed up and now today I am looking around like there are ghosts in the house.

There aren't. I've lived with a ghost before and this apartment doesn't have them.

Though maybe the ghost is a sign that someone is looking after the babies even when I am not around.

Nanny cam Casper.

Sigh. How am I going to do this?

2 comments:

  1. A common misconception is that hiring a nanny is an expensive proposition and only “the rich” can afford this option. And recent news reports are contributing to this myth, as they spotlight “six-figure” nannies who are earning more than $100,000 per year.

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  2. Thanks Candi! I agree with your article -- I would much rather have a nanny than put my twins in daycare. I do live in NYC so it's probably a bit more expensive than a small town, plus I have twins. Still an all new experience for me and I had no clue how much they cost...but we gotta do what we gotta do!
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