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[quote=Anonymous]"I also resent working and the time it takes me away from my children and then seeing nanny with my children and I understand it's not her fault."

Exactly what I thought when I read the OP.

OP, you are jealous that this woman has the love and affection of your children. You constantly try to "prove" your status as the mother by asserting your "concern" and "pickyness". Its the other way of loving someone.

But you have to understand that having a woman who your children like and feel comfortable with is more important than your feelings of jealousy and the nanny can never replace you in their affection. Be grateful that she cares enough to bring your child a gift (even a free one) occasionally.

I read so many posts on this site from women who are jealous of their nannies and can't admit it to themselves and so make up silly reasons to fire them or make their lives difficult.

I've been on both sides. I was a nanny as an undergraduate many years ago and now I'm a MB. I worked for 2 families. In the first, the mother was very laid-back, trusting and friendly. I respected her and loved my little charges. I went above and beyond b/c I felt like we had a special connection.

In the second instance, the mother was bitter and jealous. She made my life hell with all of her fault-finding and nit-picking. Finally, I quit. I know those kids were so sweet but had a parade of caregivers in and out of their house for their entire childhoods b/c their mother couldn't reconcile her own jealousy.

Be glad this nanny was cares and let go of the little things - and these are all little things.[/quote]

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