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[quote=Anonymous]I have a friend who had a "nanny" like you have now. She was a very nice woman, and my friend could never bring herself to fire her. Seven years later, their relationship is finally coming to an end (DS #2 starts full time school). My friend would tell you to make the move now.

Yes, it is much harder to care for a newborn and a toddler, and so much more physically demanding to run after a toddler/preschooler, period. If she can barely get out of the house now, you are going to be really, really disappointed with the level of activity as your child grows. Do you want a nanny who will take your active, curious 3-year-old to the same park every day where she can sit on a bench and talk to her friend, or one who will mix that up with classes, actively playing ball or going to the zoo, come up with art projects or outside exploration, etc., etc., etc.?

It's your money, but she is telling you loud and clear in her actions what kind of nanny she will be for the long term. Would you want exactly this level of activity for your children day-in-day-out?

BTW, my friend? Her nanny pretty much refused to do anything other than sit in the house if she had both kids. They ending up paying for a lot of extra, expensive preschool so that her 2-child time was limited. She cost less than other nannies, but was also less useful.

Hire a cleaning service once a week, and hire a real nanny who can do basic kid laundry and upkeep, and will actively engage with your children.[/quote]

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