Growing up with four brothers has made me rather comfortable around guys. I've seen all sorts of things, and actually had to get more stitches than some of my brothers. So when the little boy at the house I'm living in decided that he just won't keep his clothes on when he's around me, I had to laugh (quietly to myself...we're trying not to encourage him). Only as a two-year-old can you get away with nudity.
It's really quite interesting. As a nanny, I'm essentially getting paid to be a stay-at-home mom for someone else. So for both the family I'm working for, and the family I'm living with, the kids both have both parents and an extra authority figure to listen to. May God give me grace to steward these children well and join with their parents in bringing them up to treasure Christ above all else.
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AH! I've heard about that sort of work. Are you something like an au pair? It sounds very interesting; do you live at the home, too?
Yes, it's quite fun work. Actually, the term "au pair" refers specifically to a foreign nanny/housekeeper brought over to a host country who lives with the family; as an American citizen who is living somewhere else, I'm just called a nanny or caregiver (if you want to get more professional-sounding). I love kids, so though the hours are long, I enjoy it.
You will be a great blessing to both families sweetheart!
OHHH. I see. Sounds very cool. How did you come across a job opportunity like this? Demon Kitti is currently also looking for various types of work.
I heard about it through some friends, but there are certainly lots of people looking for nannies online. I'll bet you could find one near you.
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