07.27.08
Things No Nanny Should Live Without
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10. Starbucks– The more caffeine the better.
9. The knowledge of the “poop face”. This is the face the child makes as he/she is about to or is pooping. You really need to know it when you start the potty-training process.
8. Construction paper, crayons and gluesticks- This will save you from madness during rainy/ snowy days.
7. A midday snack– by the time 10am rolls around you are going to need some sugar. I recommend something small like a 100 calorie pack.
6. Experience driving mini-vans and SUVs.
5. A HUGE Nanny bag where you can stuff everything from the kids stuffed animals to their ziplock bags full of animal cracker crumbs.
4. First-Aid kit… Boo Boos happen
3. Patience– This is not an easy job. Don’t let people tell you that you are only a babysitter. You are nanny. Nannies put up with wayyyyyy more than babysitters have to.
2. A good magazine to read during naptime. You need to regain your sanity after a morning of madness.
1. A weekend off. Don’t work too much because you WILL get rundown. Plus, a little Friday happy hour never hurts.
