food expectations when nanny watches son for a long weekend

[Anonymous]

Our nanny will be watching our 18 month old son for a long weekend (four days) while my husband and I travel out of state for a wedding. She will be staying at our condo and we agreed a few months back on the rate. This is the first time we will be traveling without him.

I'm starting to prep meals for my son now, but I am wondering what the protocol is for food for our nanny during those days. I had planned on at least stocking up on essentials like milk, eggs, bread, fruit, etc. and telling her she's welcome to any of it. I also don't mind if she eats the food I prepare for my son, but should I count on that happening? I don't know whether I should assume she'll be relying on us for food during that time and if that is the typical expectation in situations like this. She's not the most adventurous eater so I don't want to prepare too much of something if it'll go to waste and I'm not going to plan my son's meals based solely on what I know she'd eat. However, I also don't want to not provide food if that's best practice.

[Anonymous]

I would definitely be expecting you to have options on hand. Why not ask her, so you don't buy the wrong things?

[Anonymous]

ASK HER

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny will be watching our 18 month old son for a long weekend (four days) while my husband and I travel out of state for a wedding. She will be staying at our condo and we agreed a few months back on the rate. This is the first time we will be traveling without him.

I'm starting to prep meals for my son now, but I am wondering what the protocol is for food for our nanny during those days. I had planned on at least stocking up on essentials like milk, eggs, bread, fruit, etc. and telling her she's welcome to any of it. I also don't mind if she eats the food I prepare for my son, but should I count on that happening? I don't know whether I should assume she'll be relying on us for food during that time and if that is the typical expectation in situations like this. She's not the most adventurous eater so I don't want to prepare too much of something if it'll go to waste and I'm not going to plan my son's meals based solely on what I know she'd eat. However, I also don't want to not provide food if that's best practice.

Are you really so dense? Of course you provide food for her. Ask her what she likes/wants. I don't know if you are just stupid or cheap. Probably both.

[Anonymous]

Ask.
Buy.
Leave cash for delivery.

[Anonymous]

Yes, of course, you provide all food for your nanny when she is working in your home. Ask her what she would like you to get her to eat for the long weekend.

[Anonymous]

Yes, you absolutely provide your Nanny w/all meals while caring for your son.

No exceptions!

And you really just need to ask her, instead of us, what she likes to eat.
Offer her different options.
I.e., eat what you prepare for your son, eat separate things, leave cash on hand and she can purchase her own food.

[Anonymous]

Ask

[Anonymous]

Ask her what she wants to have on hand. If it were me, I'd be fine with the basics you offer and would probably bring some things from home as well. Might be nice to have a treat on hand for her...whatever that means for you guys...pumpkin bread, oreos, soda whatever. Four days is a long stretch so a little treat might be nice too.

[Anonymous]

I think the OP is asking if she should cook for the nanny too. I would stock up kitchen with staples, fruits veggies etc. and also leave some cash. Nanny can prepare fresh meals for herself and for your child. You don't need to cook for 4 days. Just cook for the first night and let nanny manage from then

[Anonymous]

Did you ask her yet?

[Anonymous]

Just leave her $60 or so and say "this is for any groceries you want that we don't have."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just leave her $60 or so and say "this is for any groceries you want that we don't have."

That. But make it $100.
$60 is too little for 4 days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just leave her $60 or so and say "this is for any groceries you want that we don't have."

That. But make it $100.
$60 is too little for 4 days.

$100 for one person for 4 days....you are ridiculous. $60 is plenty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just leave her $60 or so and say "this is for any groceries you want that we don't have."

That. But make it $100.
$60 is too little for 4 days.

$100 for one person for 4 days....you are ridiculous. $60 is plenty.

I am not ridiculous. I eat healthy and organic. There's no way I can eat 3 meals a day + snacks for 4 days for $60.