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[Anonymous]

That's very nice from you OP. And exactly the kind of things I'd do as well (nanny here). I bet she will be touched

[Anonymous]

This story may not be particularly relevant, as I presented a bouquet to MB "just because," and not for a special occasion, like you are intending to do, but here goes.

Last October, I was out walking with my nanny charge. A little flower stand we pass by often was doing a special; their cheapest bouquets are usually $8, but they'd marked them down to $5 and they were buy-one-get-one-free. I decided to buy myself a bouquet, but was torn whether to keep the second or give it away. I honestly couldn't think of anyone locally I wanted to give it to, so I figured, why not just give it to MB. I was unsure whether to mention that I'd received it for free; I decided she didn't need to know how much it was, so I just said "I got them for you, just because" with a smile.

Boy, that moment was much more awkward than I'd expected. I instantly regretted giving them to her. Nothing major came of it, I'm still with the family, but... I wouldn't do it again.

Still, you're giving flowers as a congrats for passing the exam, great job on your hard work and not "just because," so that's probably a lot less awkward!

[Anonymous]

That's sad that it was awkward. She should have been pleased/touched.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So looks like about a 50/50 from the MBs responding OP. But if you've already decided your MB would like it then trust your instincts. People have different opinions.

I'm in the "please don't spend your money on me" column but I love when our nanny helps the kids understand how to make/give a gift.

I also agree though that celebrating your boss passing a test is a little odd/unnecessary.

some tests are actually a BIG deal. My DB is out of town taking a test that his job (and thus mine) depends on. When he passes you better believe there will be some type of celebration!

I got flowers from my MIL when I passed my board exam and became board certified in my specialty. It was weird. Of course it was nice when I got something from MY boss.

[Anonymous]

Flowers would be a nice gesture, but your MomBoss likely won't want you to actually pay for them out of pocket.

I suggest you go to a graveyard & take some.

Sorry, bad attempt at a joke. :/

Have your charge make her Mom a nice, homemade "Congratulations!" card + perhaps as an art project you guys can create some flowers out of construction paper or tissue paper.