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[quote=Anonymous]Another MB here agreeing w/ the mental health day concept.  But also, maybe there are longer terms things that might be worth exploring - a pool membership, an activity class for the toddler that gives you a break for a bit fairly regularly, etc...

If you came to me and said that you hoped to be with us for the long term, love my child and working for us, etc... but that you're just feeling a little burned out, I would totally work with you on that (and I'd also totally understand.)

The same thing would be true if you just said you needed to find a way to take bit of time off for rejuvenation in the next month or two.  Then you could plan a long weekend with something totally different and fun  - take a trip to see a good friend, go away somewhere overnight, etc...  If you take some time, use it do really do something different - not just stay at home.  The cognitive value of being out of your element, especially if you're doing something different and something you'll really enjoy, can increase hugely if some type of travel is involved.

Go whitewater rafting for a weekend or something like that.

Take good care of yourself OP - you'll be a better nanny for it and I'd support that.  I'd FAR rather work with you to schedule a bit of time off, than have you call in sick unexpectedly, or just be kind of draggy around my child, etc...[/quote]

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