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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have three now 4, 2.5, and 1. Once #3 came along, we went to full time. I work PT, but only part of the year. Having her full time means the weekend can be fun family time instead of chores, and I can make dinner without also managing them.

Sometimes she has all three because I'm working, or, like last week, when I was running errands and going to the dentist, hair salon, doctor, etc., in anticipation of a long trip we're going on soon. If the baby sleeps really badly, I may even be able to get a nap in.

Sometimes she has two while I take one to a class, or take the baby with me to run errands.

Sometimes she has one, because the oldest is at preschool and the youngest is napping. The one might take a class, or go to the park ...

For a big outing, like the pool, or a trip to Baltimore to the Aquarium, two adults makes it so much easier with the bathroom breaks, food, diaper changing, nursing, meltdowns, whatever.

Because I'm home, she gets a decent lunch break every day, even if naps don't all happen. She can go to the bathroom by herself. Her workday never runs late unexpectedly. It also meant that naps didn't have to be interrupted for preschool drop-off and pick-up, and when the weather was awful, I wasn't trying to load three little ones in the car to get the oldest to school.

So, while it takes a little getting used to learning to work together, with the right fit, it works out nicely for everyone.

Now that the baby is a little older, I am considering dialing back to part-time again, or getting more of a nanny/housekeeper (we're moving across country, so we have to hire someone new anyway).[/quote]

OP here.  Thank you, this is very very helpful and exactly how I am imagining it will be.  We have interviewed a lot of nannies but haven't found one yet because I'm taking my time to find the right person. It does take a certain type of person to be the right fit for this. [/quote]

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