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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is insane.

First, I'd take your nanny at her word that she's willing/able to do the weekend babysitting. I would also explicitly check in regarding the change relative to your additional deal. In particular, I'd ask if she is having financial issues. Inflation is real, and regular raises (even generous ones) might not necessarily be keeping up with increases in costs of living. It could be that the better solution for your nanny in particular is keeping her current hours but giving her a raise. I am doubtful that this is 100% driven by her love for your kids, honestly. Our first nanny of 7 years still adores our kids and keeps in touch...but the one time weekend babysitting came up, it turned out she just needed a bigger raise. As much as nannies love their charges, nannying is also a job. If they decide to work more, there is likely a financial reason.

Second, it's a really bad idea to only have one person who can care for your kids. You need to figure out how to break that habit...even if it means a little bit of screaming their eyes out. This is extra true given that you are considering 1-2x/month (which is actually pretty frequent for parents with kids as young as yours). Find a weekend babysitter your kids like. It might take a few weekends to get there, but you will. Your life will be immensely easier in the long run if you do this.[/quote]

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