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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 6mo and a 2yo.  On days I'm alone with them, by the end of the day the house is trashed, I'm exhausted, and [b]all I've accomplished is keeping everyone happy, fed, and hopefully food picked up along the way[/b].

When the nanny has them all day, I come home to a spotless house, fresh made baby food, bruschetta made from tomatoes she picked from our garden, and my laundry folded (many of these tasks are above and beyond what we ask of her).  It's AMAZING.  How does she / some caregivers (whether parents or nannies) accomplish so much?!?  I honestly can't comprehend it[/quote]

Happy, healthy, and fed kids is something to be proud of, OP. That's a lot to accomplish in one day and more than some parents, so don't beat yourself up about it! I was a nanny for a few years and always left the home in a similar manner to what you describe, but it's because it wasn't my home and I wanted to be respectful of my employers space. It doesn't mean the house wasn't messy before the kids went down for nap, but I didn't take "down time" during nap time like I do now as a mother myself. That's my time to relax, do things I enjoy, or just sit in the quiet. As a paid employee, I did not feel it was appropriate to take downtime as I wouldn't take a few hours to watch TV if I were in an office working. As a mother, that downtime keeps me sane and balanced and a better Mom when my kids wake up.

Don't listen to these "i'm so organized and my life is so put together and I'd never let my kids trash my house" posters. Your kids are happy and healthy so who cares if your house isn't spotless? [/quote]

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