Is it ridiculous to bring our nanny to my work picnic?

[Anonymous]

The picnic will be at the National Zoo, and DH can't go. Kids are 2 and 4. The event starts at 11AM-- I was thinking of having our nanny come with us from 9-11. I figure we can all walk around the zoo from 9-10, then the nanny can keep them from 10-11 while I deal with some logistical things related to the event. Once the event actually starts, she will be free to go (she will be leaving for a trip later that day, so I'd like to let her go early). I would have to send her back to my house in a taxi or an Uber.

Does this seem ridiculous or reasonable? Part of me wants to just give her the day off, but I also don't want to be all stressed out because my kids are acting wild while I'm trying to "work".

[Anonymous]

Pathetic. Cant you care for your kids for a few hours? People will talk.

[Anonymous]

Yikes. You should be able to handle your two kids solo. And give your nanny a break!

[Anonymous]

It’s reasonable op. If you need to organize anything for the work event, there is no way you can do it with 2 and 4 year old in tow.

[Anonymous]

Yes given what you’ve described, I think it’s fine to have her come if she’s willing and able. Don’t give it a second thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yikes. You should be able to handle your two kids solo. And give your nanny a break!

+1

[Anonymous]

You sound completely disconnected from your children. I hope Bethesda is everything you expect them to remember when they are grown.

[Anonymous]

There is zero question I would take my nanny - why the heck wouldn't you? Normally you are AT work and she's watching your kids -in this instance, you are AT work and your kids are invited - the zoo is insane and so crowded and hot - I might not walk around for an hour with a 2and 4 year old unless they are in strollers. . . .I like man on man for the zoo . .. if you feel uncomfortable, practice the phrase "my husband is out of town" .. . .

[Anonymous]

Just ask her if she'd like to come!

[Anonymous]

This is fine.

You’re not actually bringing the nanny to the picnic (that would be weird!) You’re having the nanny care for your kids while you work (event preparations for a work event is WORK.)

The nanny would be doing what she does everyday- caring for your kids while you WORK.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is zero question I would take my nanny - why the heck wouldn't you? Normally you are AT work and she's watching your kids -in this instance, you are AT work and your kids are invited - the zoo is insane and so crowded and hot - I might not walk around for an hour with a 2and 4 year old unless they are in strollers. . . .I like man on man for the zoo . .. if you feel uncomfortable, practice the phrase "my husband is out of town" .. . .

Sorry not out of town- has to work- and ignore all of these people bashing you - ridiculous!

[Anonymous]

You should have written the post differently bc now everyone is going to just read the title and judge you. You're not actually bringing your nanny to your work picnic. You're bringing her to the zoo to watch your children while you WORK to set up the event. Once the event starts she won't be there, so she's not "at" the work picnic.

I think it's fine. She's watching your kids while you work, which is what nannies do.

[Anonymous]

I think having her come is okay. But only if it okay with her before her trip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should have written the post differently bc now everyone is going to just read the title and judge you. You're not actually bringing your nanny to your work picnic. You're bringing her to the zoo to watch your children while you WORK to set up the event. Once the event starts she won't be there, so she's not "at" the work picnic.

I think it's fine. She's watching your kids while you work, which is what nannies do.

Agreed.

[Anonymous]

If I were you I'd just bring my old grandparents to keep an eye on the little ones.