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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: July 2010
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Happy Birthday, Lucy. Well, it's happened. Lucy turned 1 today. While keeping the private details of the situation, well.private, I will tell you that Lucy's birth was somewhat dramatic. She was born almost 2 months early and Jenn was very sick afterward.so, the point is that today is a real celebration. But on top of celebrating the first year and birth of sweet baby Lucy, I've been thinking a lot this week about the fact that for a whole year.Mia has been a big sister. SoI've been thinking about sisters.
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: January 2010
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When Mia's mom, Jenn (welcome to the blog, Jenn) was still pregnant with Lucy this summer, Mia and I would often go out on excursions during the day.in part to keep Mia busy and in part to keep Jenn sane. One morning, Jenn casually mentioned that she had enrolled Mia in a music class, and that we could go to that, if I didn't mind. And why should I mind? I'd taken Mia to storytime at the library several times before and that was always fun. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Oh, hello Mia! Hi, I'm Brooks".
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: Baby Steps
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Lucy took her first steps this week. I wasn't there when Mia took her first steps. And I obviously adore her.I've been looking after her for more than half of her life. As a three year old, she really is one of my closest friends. But I was working for this family before Jenn was even pregnant with Lucy. So, she has been standing on her own for a few weeks.and, until now, she would walk so long as we were holding her hands. I have started a professional photography business.I am a photographer. I graduat...
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: December 2009
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The Elf on the Shelf. I'm a bit sad tonight because I won't get to see Mia on Christmas morning tomorow. Mia's mom told me that when they were hanging up their stockings, Mia asked where mine was. It's not just because I love her so much though, it's just so easy for me to imagine what it's going to be like.it's going to be so much fun. She could not be at a more perfect stage for Santa Claus. Which reminds me, have any of you heard of The Elf on the Shelf? I love. this. thing. There's a flash of recogni...
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: April 2010
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The Screamer: Part II. I would like to preface this post with a reminder to all of you that I love Mia as much as I possibly could, I really could only love her more if she were my own. That 95% of the time she is an adorable, funny, creative three year old full of love and laughter. Okay, we'll say 90%. We have officially entered the hell known as the fourth year of life. Who came up with "terrible two's" anyway? Did they even have children? Mommy, I want some juice.". Is that how you ask for it? A coup...
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: October 2010
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Lucy took her first steps this week. I wasn't there when Mia took her first steps. And I obviously adore her.I've been looking after her for more than half of her life. As a three year old, she really is one of my closest friends. But I was working for this family before Jenn was even pregnant with Lucy. So, she has been standing on her own for a few weeks.and, until now, she would walk so long as we were holding her hands. I have started a professional photography business.I am a photographer. I graduat...
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: May 2010
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It is a virtue. Mia's latest trend is to comment several times a day on how long something is taking. Brooksie.why is it taking Daddy. To come home from work? Brooksie, it's taking a. To get to school.". Everytime she says this, I can hear my Dad (welcome to the blog, Dad) saying, "patience is a virtue" as he did to my brother, sister and me all the years of our childhood.and sometimes does still today. Mia, it's not taking any longer than it normally does.". Or sometimes just,. Mia, be patient.". Or on ...
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: March 2010
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Here's to you, Walt. I know you're all anxious to hear about the Disney Cruise, but to tell you the truth.it was relatively uneventful. There's really not much to tell. It was probably the single most exhausting week of my entire life.beginning with the three hour drive to the boat, and ending with the three hour drive home. Have you ever seen that Norman Rockwell painting,. Everything inbetween was basically what you would expect. Singing and dancing crew members.check. Sharing a room with Mia.check.
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I'm not a babysitter, I'm a Nanny.: February 2010
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Survival Guide: When Your Best Friend is Two Years Old. 1 Be aware that you will probably have to carry her around a lot of the time.but don't panic, this often leads to great muscle tone in your upper body. 2 You will also probably end up bossing her around a lot, so try not to let it go to your head.remember, she's a person too. 4 Wear sensible shoes, be ready for anything. Stretch to avoid injuries. Be sure to hydrate. 10 Don't take it personally if she screams at you when you ask her a simple questio...
