My First Bloggy Murmurings

I have been thinking of doing this for a while as I love reading blogs and often have thoughts of what I would write about on a blog of my very own! I kept thinking I would start this once I had my "stuff" all together... whatever that meant. It still is not all together but I am slowly accepting that in this process called life it very likely never will be. So it is now or never!

I guess I will start this off with a little about me. I am a thirty-ish-ish-ish Nanny currently caring for one little one, little miss T. She is an adorable almost two year old, just heading into my favorite stages to work with. I love pre-schoolers! It is my second time ever working with a single child as I have usually worked with two or more. This is actually an adjustment. When working with an only child so much more care has to be taken not to over indulge. It is easy to become merely an entertainer of sorts, but this will only eventually wear me out and it does no good for the child either.

Her parents, contrary to what some might think about parents who hire nannies, are loving and involved with T. Her father works mostly from home, actually. Her mother works mostly out of the home but no more than most people do these days.

When hiring me they asked what my opinion was of the various forms of child care. I was honest. I let them know that it is my strong belief that the very best child care comes in the form of the mother staying home to care for her own little ones. No amount of money can replace the love, care, and permanency, of a child's own mother caring for them. Next in line is another member of the child's family, father, grandmother, aunt, etc. Again, I believe familial love and care is irreplaceable. Gone are the days when a nanny or governess spent a lifetime with one family. I, personally, would not choose to go back to that as it is my desire to have my own family someday. The consequence then is that the very necessary sense of stability and permanency is gone once someone is hired to take on the care of children. It will always be temporary. So, a nanny is a distant third choice in my opinion. Despite this talk I was hired, so I do my best to provide the best possible care and early education I can.

Well, I have lots of other interests besides my work but I will let all that unfold with time. Otherwise, this first post will soon become a book! ;)

Take care and many blessings to you and yours!