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1. She went into my and DH's room to get library books to return to the library. They were missing and she texted me to let me know she found them.

She was doing something relatednto her job.  If you don't want her in your bedroom, then either keep the kids' stuff (like library books) in common areas or tell her explicitly that you'd rather pay a fine than have her in your room.

2. She used my charger to charge her phone without my permission.

Uh, what?  I have borrowed phone chargers from my employers many times and no one has ever objected at all.

3. She often doesn't finish the kids' laundry by the end of the day, and will put   the load in the dryer before leaving which is fine. We keep the detergents atop the machines, and today they had fallen, and the fabric softener had spilled. I realize the agitation of the machines could have caused this, but having to clean up the mess was annoyiing

Take a look at how many chores she has to accomplish each day.  Some Saturday, try caring for both children alone AND doing everything on your nanny's list.  Is it actually possible?  If so, then address with her the timeline for laundry.

As for the spill, you say you have no way of knowing if it happened on her watch or after she left, but you still think she should have cleaned it up.  How?  Is your nanny psychic?

4, I think she lets the 5 month old sleep to much, by my calculations she sleeps 4 to 5 hours during the day, and is still getting up twice to eat at night.

Your baby is uo twice to eat because she's 5 months old.  4-5 hours of daytime sleep is perfectly reasonable.  If you want to work on baby's sleep, discuss a plan with nanny, instead of trying to limit your baby's naps, because that is going to backfire big time when you end up with and exhausted, overtired mess of a baby.

5. I don't like how she says goodbye when she leaves. There's no hugs etc. It's goodbye Larlo & Larla I'll see you next time, and then she walks out. Sometimes she'll wave as she goes if my 19 month old is watching but it's all so quick and seems cold.

She is probably hesitant to be effusive in front of you given the favt that you are clearly watching and judging her every move.

I stayed home with the first, so I'm a first time nanny  employer. Is this normal nanny wear and tear so to speak. Should I address it.

Frankly, it doesn't sound like you want to share your home or your kids with a nanny.  Maybe daycare would be a better fit for you.[/quote][/quote]

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