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[quote=Anonymous][quote]If she's had a nanny who didn't speak English well and an older nanny who may have been forgetful, maybe she just got into the habit of saying things an excessive number of times?  I would gently point out that I speak English as my first language, so I understand her the first time she says something, and I'm very organized, so I jot down notes for the schedule as soon as I know there's a change.  You could also point to past positions in which you handled more kids, more responsibility or a more chaotic schedule to show that you don't need to be micromanaged.
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thanks PP!  believe it or not Ive said those things and as much as i cringe when i do it, Ive even had to interrupt her mid sentence numerous times after i noticed this issue.  She will just say "yes i know but...."  and keep going on and on and on.  I read a thread on here months ago about a MB wondering why her nanny kept sighing heavily when they had conversations and someone suggested maybe the mb was being too repetitive.  Ive even considered trying this thinking maybe she will get a hint that this is bothering me and "check in" for a convo or just shut the hell up.  I have been way too nice about this.  It has to stop.  But i don't want to be passive aggressive.

I try to tell myself I only see her 2 times per day, but then the texts and calls and it makes me dread looking at the communication binder because i resent seeing common sense things like "@ 2:45 please have Larla remove uniform before going outside to play"  EVERYDAY.  It makes me not give much credence to it because its so full of duh things.  I almost overlook anything worth actually reading.

I came so close to the edge to getting quite snarky with her recently when the kids were being a handful while I was trying to get them out of the door for a bday party.  Then on the way my GPS got interrupted from her texting me "please make sure the kids sanitize their hands before eating pizza and take their water cups with you all.  remember the gift by the table and encourage larla to interact with the other kids"
Now why wouldnt I make sure their hands are clean?  We are at an arcade. I have them wash their hands MORE than she does and she knows Im a germaphobe.

Maybe I should just flat out ask "Do you think Im an Idiot?" and go from there, be frank about it.  But I'm worried it'll come across smart alecky
But I do agree with adding in the part about not needing to be micromanaged.  Ill just be honest and tell her it stresses me out and if anything, constant reminders and check ins makes me FORGET things.[/quote]

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