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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I knew I'd get some honest responses here, which I appreciate.  When I've mentioned this situation to friends, I have had 4-5 people tell me, "you can just have her clean your house/cook your meals/run your errands."

As for why I didn't ask our nanny first, it's not because I thought she'd quit, that's not her personality.  It's more that I thought it might offend her but also that she'd be reluctant to say no--which is more her style.

Honestly, I am fine with her having an extended break, since I do view it as effectively paying for insurance for all the days we will need her despite the fact that both kids will be in school for some time.  And there are certain things (grocery shopping, for instance) that I prefer to do myself.

FWIW DH and I clean our own house.  I have worked previously as both a nanny and a housekeeper and I don't think either is demeaning work.  But I do get that cleaning someone else's house isn't everyone's cup of tea, and I suspect our nanny is one of those people.  I think I will be able to persuade DH that this is a temporary situation, and also, we'll ask her to do kids' laundry and maybe an errand a week or so.  Thanks for the input. [/quote]
You are a breath of fresh air. So clear thinking and straight forward. Thank you.[/quote]

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