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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think that you can do two things while your MB is playing with the baby:

1) sit and chat with MB about the baby, what he has been doing lately, how adorable he is, what you did that morning, etc.

2) do other child-related chores (laundry, dishes, prep lunch)

Things not to do (all of which my sitter has done):
stand in the middle of the room looking uncomfortable
pull out your phone and start texting 
leave
fight with your MB for the baby

If your MB is there but not actively playing with the child, then go about your own routine just as you would if she wasn't there.  [/quote]

As for #2 - would you like to be asked if it is okay if the nanny goes and throws a load of laundry in or goes to make lunch for the child?  I know sometimes the MB is waiting for a call or may want to eat her own lunch.  [/quote]

Yes.  Not because I need to make a call, but because it is normal social behavior to tell someone that you are leaving the room and offer a brief explanation of where you are going.  I think that you are really anxious and overthinking this.

If your MB comes home at the same time every day, you should try to think of one or two stories to tell her about her child that day so you don't feel put on the spot and feel more comfortable.

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