Nanny jealous over babysitter

[Anonymous]

Nanny couldn't work a Saturday that we needed. My friend said she had a babysitter I could use.
The kids had an amazing time and spoke about it a lot with nanny the Monday after. Nanny went very quiet and seemed upset. Isn't this a bit weird when she knew we didn't have any other options?

[Anonymous]

If you and DH separated and your kids started raving about the Dads new GF how would u feel? The Nanny loves your kids I’m
Sure and feels s bit hurt by them raving over someone she sees as a replacement. It’s normal.

[Anonymous]

So what are we meant to do? Not go out because she isn't available?

OP

[Anonymous]

It’s not weird, OP. Nanny just felt insecure for a few minutes. Nanny undoubtedly loves your kids and it just stung a little. No one is at fault. Everyone is just human.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So what are we meant to do? Not go out because she isn't available?

OP

of course not. But be understanding when your kids talk about the sitter. Sheesh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s not weird, OP. Nanny just felt insecure for a few minutes. Nanny undoubtedly loves your kids and it just stung a little. No one is at fault. Everyone is just human.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you and DH separated and your kids started raving about the Dads new GF how would u feel? The Nanny loves your kids I’m
Sure and feels s bit hurt by them raving over someone she sees as a replacement. It’s normal.

Excuse me what?!?! This is not an accurate comparison.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think you need to do anything. It sounds like she felt a little jealous or insecure in that moment, but she didn’t say anything to you or the kids so it sounds like she is aware that this is her own issue to deal with. Let her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nanny couldn't work a Saturday that we needed. My friend said she had a babysitter I could use.
The kids had an amazing time and spoke about it a lot with nanny the Monday after. Nanny went very quiet and seemed upset. Isn't this a bit weird when she knew we didn't have any other options?

You are remarkably insensitive and your kids are just as bad. I guess youll find out when you are divorced and your kids tell you how much fun they have with your husband's new wife.

[Anonymous]

Insensitive for using a babysitter when she was not available?
So we just don't go out then if nanny is not available?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nanny couldn't work a Saturday that we needed. My friend said she had a babysitter I could use.
The kids had an amazing time and spoke about it a lot with nanny the Monday after. Nanny went very quiet and seemed upset. Isn't this a bit weird when she knew we didn't have any other options?

You are remarkably insensitive and your kids are just as bad. I guess youll find out when you are divorced and your kids tell you how much fun they have with your husband's new wife.

Buddy you have issues…OP don’t think too much of it, I nannied for a family of five kids and they would always talk about this one babysitter they loved, I was slightly jealous as I loved the kids so much and wanted them to think that way of me as well, but it was never a huge issue that I didn’t want to come to work anymore! I just had more fun with them and let them talk about her all they needed too cause they’re kids!! They love everyone they meet and that’s okay
Don’t let anyone make you feel bad there’s nothing wrong with any of this it’s normal

[Anonymous]

Don't take it seriously Op. I could say it's common that sometimes this happens. I'm a experienced nanny and also my dear family ask me if I am available to babysitt some wknd. When I have plans already they have someone else to call. And I know that; on Monday when my charges tell me what they did a Saturday night and who was babysitting them; telling me also they had so much fun. Honestly sometimes I do feel a little jealous haha; because I love the kids so muc, but it's ok. They always tell me I am their favorite nanny all over the world. This make my day; and jealousy goes away lol. Just understand your nanny. It's not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

Why as you making it into a big deal? It’s not weird, just normal.

[Anonymous]

It’s weird to assume anything! If your nanny didn’t express any feelings about you using a sitter on date night then why are you even making an assumption. You have way too much time on your hands OP let that girl go on about her day and you should stop worrying about nonsense.