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[quote=Anonymous]I think I will have a similar dilemma as you.

I am 5 months in with my current au pair. My kids like her and she is a good fit, childcare wise. However, she is a sloth and homebody and never leaves the house or does anything. She is a bit of a slob and her vision of cleaning doesn't match mine, despite gentle nudging.

She has had a friend from home visiting during the holiday and for the past week, they have only left the house once or twice (to go to Target or maybe a trip to Panera).  No travel or even going out to dinner (she buys something at Giant and then comes home to cook it).

It's tiring and I am becoming grumpier about having to entertain her (she is home all day when my kids are in school and when I come home I am her entertainment when all I want is to unwind/relax/be alone).

I get the convenience factor. I have had trouble in the last couple of years as my kids get older, to find a good match. So when she meshes well with my kids, I have to decide can I deal with these idiosyncrasies for an additional 6-9-12 months. Since I am tiring of them at 5 months, I think I won't be able to beyond her year.

Most extensions that are 'meh' don't usually get better in year 2, or so I've heard.[/quote]

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