In general I love animals, but the families I worked for had CRAZY animals. I had a family I worked for frequently when I was younger they had a female cat. She wasn't the nicest, one night while the kids were sleeping she decided to hide behind the couch. For some reason she thought it would be a good idea to jump up behind said couch and hook her claws right above the elastic that was holding up my ponytail. I as so freaked out I picked her up and put her in the shower til the parents came home. The weird thing about that was that when I put her in said shower, she definitely screamed NO! No word of a lie!
I worked with another family and they have a particularly nasty outdoor cat. When he wants something he will bite anywhere he can reach to get it. I really really can't stand it when cats attack for no reason. Its why I hadn't really been a cat person until recently.
Personally I think I have been blessed with the best cats as pets. They really are more like dogs than cats. Except sometimes they can be a pain, my cat loves people food. Ice cream, pizza, turkey jerky she wants it all. The only thing that makes cats worse than dogs when it comes to begging is that they have claws and they try to take your food away using them. My cat George literally can sniff out bread the second you bring it in the house. Don't let his cute face fool you, he will eat it as soon as he sniffs it out like a bloodhound.
On a dog note I have worked with to families that have Vizslas. Both of these dogs happen to be females, but they have one weird habit. I understand dogs hump for dominance issue, I just don't get why females do, they don't even have the correct anatomy! I have only actually seen female dogs in this breed perform this action however.
Again I love animals I just don't understand why some of m clients animals are so weird! Luck of the draw I suppose!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Ever heard a mother sound like a chicken?
Ever heard a mother sound like a chicken? If you have even been to a child's activity I am sure you have. I try to mute them, but sometimes their negativity leaks through and I hear their clucking.
It's really quite horrible, you get a group of mothers in a SMALL room together and all they do is complain and judge other people. They even have cliques of who is in and who is out. It's kinda like being locked in a room full of Jehovah's Witnesses,were they all shove their beliefs down your throat at once.
I'm not kidding these mothers are full blown crazy! You hear all sorts of things like " I am going to put my trust in the lord to heal my baby, instead of giving him the antibiotics the doctor prescribed". Yeah lady because that worked so well years ago when children were dying without said medication with the same illness your child has presently!
Don't get me started on the homeopathic nuts who think there all natural remedies are the cure all. Trust me I know some of this stuff works but if you heard them out of context you would think these mothers had damn near lost all of their marbles. You might think they are nuts if you even heard them in context. "Oh I put garlic oil in my child's ear to get rid of their ear ache". Or "I put Vick's on my child's feet to cure their cough". Do you realize this sounds CRAZY?!
Mothers even judge you for what you may or may not feed your child. I understand there are lots of allergies and medical issues you need to be aware of. I even try to give the kids really healthy options but to deny your child Mac and Cheese? Come on that is like a childhood staple. You would like fruit snacks you say? Yeah no you can't have that, but I will make you some from scratch. Like being a mother isn't enough work on it's own you have to make all their snacks and meals organically. The worst is not so much that they do this but that they look down on the other mothers who don't. They aren't lesser beings, they have other children, JOBS, other commitments. Trust me I am not looking down on the moms who do this, but not everyone has the time or the funds.
The best is when they cluck over who's child looks the best today. I swear some of these mothers get up in the morning and plan crazy outfits to out do one another. They are toddlers and preschoolers they really don't care what their friends wearing. They are only going to get it dirty, with food or paint anyways and make their mothers flip a lid! Honestly I have seen mothers not let there children participate in certain activities because they didn't want them to get dirty. Hello they are kids, they do that sort of thing!
Honestly its not high school, can't we all get along? I thought we were all grown ups here. The gossip and cliques are outrageous. Its just another thing that makes the thought of having children unbearable.
It's really quite horrible, you get a group of mothers in a SMALL room together and all they do is complain and judge other people. They even have cliques of who is in and who is out. It's kinda like being locked in a room full of Jehovah's Witnesses,were they all shove their beliefs down your throat at once.
I'm not kidding these mothers are full blown crazy! You hear all sorts of things like " I am going to put my trust in the lord to heal my baby, instead of giving him the antibiotics the doctor prescribed". Yeah lady because that worked so well years ago when children were dying without said medication with the same illness your child has presently!
Don't get me started on the homeopathic nuts who think there all natural remedies are the cure all. Trust me I know some of this stuff works but if you heard them out of context you would think these mothers had damn near lost all of their marbles. You might think they are nuts if you even heard them in context. "Oh I put garlic oil in my child's ear to get rid of their ear ache". Or "I put Vick's on my child's feet to cure their cough". Do you realize this sounds CRAZY?!
Mothers even judge you for what you may or may not feed your child. I understand there are lots of allergies and medical issues you need to be aware of. I even try to give the kids really healthy options but to deny your child Mac and Cheese? Come on that is like a childhood staple. You would like fruit snacks you say? Yeah no you can't have that, but I will make you some from scratch. Like being a mother isn't enough work on it's own you have to make all their snacks and meals organically. The worst is not so much that they do this but that they look down on the other mothers who don't. They aren't lesser beings, they have other children, JOBS, other commitments. Trust me I am not looking down on the moms who do this, but not everyone has the time or the funds.
The best is when they cluck over who's child looks the best today. I swear some of these mothers get up in the morning and plan crazy outfits to out do one another. They are toddlers and preschoolers they really don't care what their friends wearing. They are only going to get it dirty, with food or paint anyways and make their mothers flip a lid! Honestly I have seen mothers not let there children participate in certain activities because they didn't want them to get dirty. Hello they are kids, they do that sort of thing!
Honestly its not high school, can't we all get along? I thought we were all grown ups here. The gossip and cliques are outrageous. Its just another thing that makes the thought of having children unbearable.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Why live-in postitions suck
I am going to be honest I have tried a few live-in positions and they have absolutely not been my cup of tea, for many reasons. I have decided after trying out said positions to strictly be a live-out nanny, it works better for me that way.
While being a live-in nanny, I swear I have superman hearing. So much so that it actually disturbs my sleep. It makes me not look forward to being a mother. Of course like most people I would sleep with a monitor in my room. I think that because of this I actually sleep differently. I think I actually sleep less soundly because I am worried I will miss the child waking up. The second they make any sort of peep, my eye fly open like the house is on fire, it's horrible. I love to sleep and something that interferes with this is not my friend.
When you live-in there is no escape, it always feels like you are working. In a lot of circumstances, you still are. Your expected to keep an ear out for the children even when your sleeping and off the clock. Some even wake you up from your blissful slumber. You often get questions like "Would you mind if we went out for a bit tonight while they are sleeping?" Like watching them while they sleep isn't work, because I guarantee you, that one time you say yes, the little sucker wakes up in the night or gets sick without fail!
You are constantly asked to work more and put in more time after your scheduled hours. People will say they wont ask this of you but they will, they are what we refer to as liars lol. They basically want you to eat, sleep and, dream of their children. It's not fun especially when your young and don't want that sort of commitment. If you did, you would have your own not someone elses.
Not only are you their nanny your expected to me their housekeeper until the real one gets there once a week. What I really hated was after I cleaned up after the children for dinner and put them to bed is having the parents who didn't have dinner with their children come in and make a mess themselves. You are expected it clean up after their mess. I have even been asked to make one mother soup on my OFF hours, as in not working and not getting paid! Woman are you crazy, if you want me to do something for you, pay me that's why I'm there. I am not volunteering at the local soup kitchen out of the goodness of my heart I am your NANNY! You know the woman who cares for your children.
What I super hate is having to touch the adults clothing! I don't want to touch your underwear!!!! It's gross and I probably vomit in my mouth a little having to do so! However, if you remind them that you are in fact their nanny, and not their personal assistant (which one family had TWO) they don't like that all that much! Some people are okay with that but for me that crossing a line I never wanted to cross in the first place. Speaking of lines, I even once had and employer want me to talk to her while she was in her GLASS shower, in the act of showering. Talk about things can just never unseen!
Take my advice, if your thinking of taking a live-in position really think about it before you except. It is a huge commitment, one that in my case has never really worked in my favor!
While being a live-in nanny, I swear I have superman hearing. So much so that it actually disturbs my sleep. It makes me not look forward to being a mother. Of course like most people I would sleep with a monitor in my room. I think that because of this I actually sleep differently. I think I actually sleep less soundly because I am worried I will miss the child waking up. The second they make any sort of peep, my eye fly open like the house is on fire, it's horrible. I love to sleep and something that interferes with this is not my friend.
When you live-in there is no escape, it always feels like you are working. In a lot of circumstances, you still are. Your expected to keep an ear out for the children even when your sleeping and off the clock. Some even wake you up from your blissful slumber. You often get questions like "Would you mind if we went out for a bit tonight while they are sleeping?" Like watching them while they sleep isn't work, because I guarantee you, that one time you say yes, the little sucker wakes up in the night or gets sick without fail!
You are constantly asked to work more and put in more time after your scheduled hours. People will say they wont ask this of you but they will, they are what we refer to as liars lol. They basically want you to eat, sleep and, dream of their children. It's not fun especially when your young and don't want that sort of commitment. If you did, you would have your own not someone elses.
Not only are you their nanny your expected to me their housekeeper until the real one gets there once a week. What I really hated was after I cleaned up after the children for dinner and put them to bed is having the parents who didn't have dinner with their children come in and make a mess themselves. You are expected it clean up after their mess. I have even been asked to make one mother soup on my OFF hours, as in not working and not getting paid! Woman are you crazy, if you want me to do something for you, pay me that's why I'm there. I am not volunteering at the local soup kitchen out of the goodness of my heart I am your NANNY! You know the woman who cares for your children.
What I super hate is having to touch the adults clothing! I don't want to touch your underwear!!!! It's gross and I probably vomit in my mouth a little having to do so! However, if you remind them that you are in fact their nanny, and not their personal assistant (which one family had TWO) they don't like that all that much! Some people are okay with that but for me that crossing a line I never wanted to cross in the first place. Speaking of lines, I even once had and employer want me to talk to her while she was in her GLASS shower, in the act of showering. Talk about things can just never unseen!
Take my advice, if your thinking of taking a live-in position really think about it before you except. It is a huge commitment, one that in my case has never really worked in my favor!
Nannies and Families
I have been a nanny for over nine years working with many different families. I have had many different experiences as well, some good, some not so much.
I am in my late twenties and have a happy healthy personal life. I work two jobs, and go to college full time. Even though I am old enough to have my own family, I am just not ready for that kind of commitment, so I borrow someone elses!
There are a lot of weird assumptions when it comes to the women who are nannies. The one that drives me nuts it the assumption that we want to sleep with the fathers, of the families we work for.
Sorry to break it to you but no, I have never even entertained the idea. This is not some trashy novel, and the thought that people believe we are that way really disturbs me.
However, for the none weirdo families we are treated as part of them. It's kinda like having a sister wive but no sharing of the husband involved. Instead we share the children, I am treated like I belong their. I once had to explain to one particular little girl I nannied for that I wasn't her sister.
A nanny is very different from a babysitter. We have a much more constant presence in the family dynamic. I often help with small menial household task when I have free time. I get the children ready for their days. I help the Dad find his wallet or keys (trust me it happens a lot). I remind him of appointments and even have to resort to nagging sometimes.
I am a confidant to everyone, a giver of advice and a receiver of important information. I am told secrets and exciting things! The best part to all this extra is that I can help.
Another exciting aspect is giving the kids back at the end of my shift. Trust me for some families they have been an excellent form of birth control. I swear in some circumstances I can feel my uterus shrivelling up and dying. I like spending time with the kids but I also like resuming my childless life when my day is done.
I am in my late twenties and have a happy healthy personal life. I work two jobs, and go to college full time. Even though I am old enough to have my own family, I am just not ready for that kind of commitment, so I borrow someone elses!
There are a lot of weird assumptions when it comes to the women who are nannies. The one that drives me nuts it the assumption that we want to sleep with the fathers, of the families we work for.
Sorry to break it to you but no, I have never even entertained the idea. This is not some trashy novel, and the thought that people believe we are that way really disturbs me.
However, for the none weirdo families we are treated as part of them. It's kinda like having a sister wive but no sharing of the husband involved. Instead we share the children, I am treated like I belong their. I once had to explain to one particular little girl I nannied for that I wasn't her sister.
A nanny is very different from a babysitter. We have a much more constant presence in the family dynamic. I often help with small menial household task when I have free time. I get the children ready for their days. I help the Dad find his wallet or keys (trust me it happens a lot). I remind him of appointments and even have to resort to nagging sometimes.
I am a confidant to everyone, a giver of advice and a receiver of important information. I am told secrets and exciting things! The best part to all this extra is that I can help.
Another exciting aspect is giving the kids back at the end of my shift. Trust me for some families they have been an excellent form of birth control. I swear in some circumstances I can feel my uterus shrivelling up and dying. I like spending time with the kids but I also like resuming my childless life when my day is done.
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