Anonymous wrote:Our nanny will be watching our 18 month old son for a long weekend (four days) while my husband and I travel out of state for a wedding. She will be staying at our condo and we agreed a few months back on the rate. This is the first time we will be traveling without him.
I'm starting to prep meals for my son now, but I am wondering what the protocol is for food for our nanny during those days. I had planned on at least stocking up on essentials like milk, eggs, bread, fruit, etc. and telling her she's welcome to any of it. I also don't mind if she eats the food I prepare for my son, but should I count on that happening? I don't know whether I should assume she'll be relying on us for food during that time and if that is the typical expectation in situations like this. She's not the most adventurous eater so I don't want to prepare too much of something if it'll go to waste and I'm not going to plan my son's meals based solely on what I know she'd eat. However, I also don't want to not provide food if that's best practice.
Are you really so dense? Of course you provide food for her. Ask her what she likes/wants. I don't know if you are just stupid or cheap. Probably both.