Fellow Nannies How's Your Week Going?

[Anonymous]

Took a lot of walks and MB prepared a school homework day by day package for us which was nice. No playgrounds and no playdates which obviously makes sense. How are you guys doing?

[Anonymous]

My family owed me two weeks of paid, and because I drove my mom to the airport on Sunday night, MB texted me not to come to work on Monday
Haven’t heard one word since, no pay, no nothing
Guess they’ll have a ride awakening when I’ll come back to get my money and get out of there one min later

[Anonymous]

My charge is 17 months old and full of energy so it’s been hard for him. He loves the playground, library and his music class. He keeps asking about his Music Together teacher. We go out to a lovely park every day to play but we’ve had a lot of rain here so even that is limited. I’ve been coming up with lots of new things to do in the house but he still misses his old routine. We read a lot.

My employers are both home working but fortunately they’re great and I’m actually enjoying their company! They gave me the option to take paid leave but I’d miss my little guy too much. Although I’m older I’m low risk since I live alone and walk or drive to work and engage no one now on weekends and evenings.

All in all, I’m good. I’m even able to keep up with my former charges on FaceTime and read to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My charge is 17 months old and full of energy so it’s been hard for him. He loves the playground, library and his music class. He keeps asking about his Music Together teacher. We go out to a lovely park every day to play but we’ve had a lot of rain here so even that is limited. I’ve been coming up with lots of new things to do in the house but he still misses his old routine. We read a lot.

My employers are both home working but fortunately they’re great and I’m actually enjoying their company! They gave me the option to take paid leave but I’d miss my little guy too much. Although I’m older I’m low risk since I live alone and walk or drive to work and engage no one now on weekends and evenings.

All in all, I’m good. I’m even able to keep up with my former charges on FaceTime and read to them.

That's such a fun age. Having a hard time not being able to see my former charges in person. We live pretty close. Anyway your post makes me feel glad for you and the little guy! Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My charge is 17 months old and full of energy so it’s been hard for him. He loves the playground, library and his music class. He keeps asking about his Music Together teacher. We go out to a lovely park every day to play but we’ve had a lot of rain here so even that is limited. I’ve been coming up with lots of new things to do in the house but he still misses his old routine. We read a lot.

My employers are both home working but fortunately they’re great and I’m actually enjoying their company! They gave me the option to take paid leave but I’d miss my little guy too much. Although I’m older I’m low risk since I live alone and walk or drive to work and engage no one now on weekends and evenings.

All in all, I’m good. I’m even able to keep up with my former charges on FaceTime and read to them.

That's such a fun age. Having a hard time not being able to see my former charges in person. We live pretty close. Anyway your post makes me feel glad for you and the little guy! Thanks!

+1. Are you in LA? The rain along with social distancing has been rough.

[Anonymous]

Nannies, waking up this thread to see how everyone is doing. If your employers are both WFH and the kids have no school how are you managing? It's not as bad as I thought it would be but both of my kids are school aged and they are BORED. Me too frankly. Anyone get laid off? Anyone staying home?

[Anonymous]

Also do you think if you wear a face mask to work it will upset the kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also do you think if you wear a face mask to work it will upset the kids?

YES! A face mask will definitely scare little kids and they are unbearably hot and uncomfortable to wear all day. If you are completely socially isolated on your off hours and you employers are completely socially isolated - you’re fine.

[Anonymous]

I was having a hard time before I accepted that this is how it’s going to be for at least a few months. Now I’m okay and set a schedule with lots of outdoor time (non-playground parks) and various art and sensory projects. My charge has always loved reading so we average about 25 books a day.

I’m only stressed about my charge getting the virus. I take every precaution.