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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have had the same nanny for all our DD's life (5 years). When DD was an infant, she brought her own lunch and ate while DD napped. She continued to bring her own food until DD was an older toddler.

At some point, we had a conversation about how to handle food. I asked if she wanted me to prepare something ahead of time (DD was really into bento style snacking, so I could just pack a bento box for her lunch), but our nanny said she liked it when they prepared lunch together.

From then on, I asked her to just make a list of things she wanted for them and I would get everything they need or want. I also reminded her that she can eat anything she wants or include it on the list. We have never had a single problem with the food situation. Our relationship has evolved over the years and now she feels free enough to take DD out shopping if they have an unplanned urge to cook something and we have petty cash available for her to do that.

Also, a totally unexpected treat is that occasionally, since my DD and nanny both enjoy cooking is that I have been surprised with dinner from my two favorite chefs. I haven't been feeling well this week and came home yesterday to homemade chicken soup.

Our nanny is a complete treasure in a thousand ways and if she wanted an avocado every day, I would buy them.[/quote]

The security and love this nanny has given your child for five years is immeasurable.  I am so happy to see someone appreciating their nanny.

My best friend has had the same nanny for his children for nearly ten years now and his kids are truly amazing, happy, secure and loving little beings.  It is so rare that one family has one nanny for so long.  And yes - the evolution of her job is quite profound from being a caring for a newborn to caring for a ten year old and a seven year old.  [/quote]

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