Going out of town for 4 days and need temporary nanny to drive my kids around

[Anonymous]

My kids are older (13, 11, 9) and have tons of activities. I work from home with a very flexible schedule but I'm going away for four days in April and two days in June on a business trip and want some advice on a service that can send a reliable nanny that can drive my kids around, make simple dinners and make sure they don't get into mischief until my husband gets home at 7:30. The prices at White House Nannies makes me gag, but I would do it if there wasn't any other choice. What are some good alternatives in this situation? TIA!

[Anonymous]

you can ask on your local listserv, but it may be hard to get someone to do something so temporary this far in advance.

[Anonymous]

Having your husband take PTO and come home early to take his kids to activities and feed him dinner.

[Anonymous]

Seriously?? Your husband. The father of the children. And I have a husband who works a lot of hours at a big job, so I get it. But he can come home a few hours earlier for 4 days in April with this much advance notice.

[Anonymous]

Not caring enough about who is driving your children should make you gag. But yeah, if you don’t want to pay the money for a vetted individual, then ask your neighbors??? Maybe your husband can participate?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not caring enough about who is driving your children should make you gag. But yeah, if you don’t want to pay the money for a vetted individual, then ask your neighbors??? Maybe your husband can participate?

There’s nothing special about WH Nannies, believe me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not caring enough about who is driving your children should make you gag. But yeah, if you don’t want to pay the money for a vetted individual, then ask your neighbors??? Maybe your husband can participate?

There’s nothing special about WH Nannies, believe me.

All that they’re selling is guaranteed availability from a reasonable adult. That’s it. It costs a lot because you dictate the exact hours you want them.

It should be used as a last resort, for emergencies, but when you have months to plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not caring enough about who is driving your children should make you gag. But yeah, if you don’t want to pay the money for a vetted individual, then ask your neighbors??? Maybe your husband can participate?

So this.

[Anonymous]

OP here. The kids get out at 3:00 and start activities after. I'm trying not to stir up anger and resentment by having my husband take a half day every day for four days to schlep them around. If not White House, what about College Nannies and Tutors? I seriously doubt anyone in my neighborhood would know anyone. All the nannies are gainfully employed and don't want gigs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The kids get out at 3:00 and start activities after. I'm trying not to stir up anger and resentment by having my husband take a half day every day for four days to schlep them around. If not White House, what about College Nannies and Tutors? I seriously doubt anyone in my neighborhood would know anyone. All the nannies are gainfully employed and don't want gigs.

THey are his kids. If this stirs up anger you guys have bigger issues.

He should be helping you find coverage if he doesn't want to help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The kids get out at 3:00 and start activities after. I'm trying not to stir up anger and resentment by having my husband take a half day every day for four days to schlep them around. If not White House, what about College Nannies and Tutors? I seriously doubt anyone in my neighborhood would know anyone. All the nannies are gainfully employed and don't want gigs.

Why don't you have him flex his days when you are home you do more and when you are gone he can do more when you are gone?

You are going to pay a premium for this if its just a few days and you'll need to provide a car or pay them mileage. Some many may get out early and want it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The kids get out at 3:00 and start activities after. I'm trying not to stir up anger and resentment by having my husband take a half day every day for four days to schlep them around. If not White House, what about College Nannies and Tutors? I seriously doubt anyone in my neighborhood would know anyone. All the nannies are gainfully employed and don't want gigs.

It's not ok for your husband to feel angry and resentful about this. Are you aware that this is a serious problem in your marriage?

You have a few months to work on this problem.

[Anonymous]

My husband would turn his schedule inside out if it meant avoiding to pay someone.

Actually, that’s what he does. It’s called being a parent.

[Anonymous]

Can you ask people to pick your kids up/carpool for any of these?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The kids get out at 3:00 and start activities after. I'm trying not to stir up anger and resentment by having my husband take a half day every day for four days to schlep them around. If not White House, what about College Nannies and Tutors? I seriously doubt anyone in my neighborhood would know anyone. All the nannies are gainfully employed and don't want gigs.

I’ve used both these services as back up care through work. They both seem fine. I would doubt College Nannies would be meaningfully cheaper, but I’ve never paid myself so I don’t know.