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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This seems like a bizarre first world thing to worry about but I don't run in circles where folks have nannies so I suspect there are some different expectations about life and its burdens.

But I do have a Kindergartner and nothing makes my day easier than when DS has a playdate as I can get a lot done so I doubt very much that the Nanny considers this to be an imposition.

So if DD and Nanny are both happy what exactly is the problem here?[/quote]

I agree this could be the situation and also think you need to have another discussion with your nanny first. I'm a sahm, but we used to have a nanny, and my nanny/DD became good friends with another nanny/DD on our street.  They were together all the time.  Now that I'm home, the other nanny frequently texts me for play dates.  When I'm busy, she asks if my DD can play over there.  I really do think she prefers having my DD because it makes it easier for her.  On just a couple of occasions I've asked her if she could watch my DD for a brief period (with the mother's approval), and tried to pay her but she declined.

This situation is not exactly the same as the sahm does seem to be taking advantage and it's very one-way, but get your nanny's viewpoint first.  The most concerning thing to me is the gymnastics class because your nanny is responsible for getting her there AND watching her in a place where she might get hurt.  And the fact that the mom has not run any of this by you is also annoying. [/quote]

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