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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]to all PPs: you all seem to have reading comprehension problem! I was responding to a nanny who was talking about consolidating naps, and how she is running around organizing closets or whatever else she is doing, so I then said that I need those 2 hours of CHILD's nap to have my lunch, coffee break, and relaxation time, all to myself. No nap for me, just to calm ya' all down. Also, small tasks are completed during that time like taking care of our "outside" bag, and sorting through any wet swim clothes if any, etc. To all good nannies out there, the burn out is very, very real. Also, a lot depends on a child. Some are easier and don't mind playing by themselves while their nanny is forced to perform household tasks. Others do not nap much and at other times require all of you. Some families go through tough times and rather had their kid happily attached to a happy, long term nanny. Yes, I sometimes rock them to sleep. I have no time to "organize" the closet. Or maybe I am lucky with my employers.
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If you need two full hours to sit down, snack and ‘recharge’ after ‘playing’ with an immobile two-month-old baby for 3hrs you are seriously just lazy. Even watching a 2 year old, who actually plays with toys and makes messes, there is more than enough time during a typical nap time to do some work and have a moment to relax. [/quote]

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