Tuesday, July 29, 2008

My life as a Nanny

Well, as many of you know, I am a Nanny and have been for about six years now. I posted a while back about the Grieser family, who was my first family I was a Nanny for.


I loved them as my own and found that love is a BIG part of the job. Being a Nanny becomes very personal as you love, nurture and teach these precious children who are in your charge. Since they were my first family, the other jobs I have undertaken since have, for better or for worse, been compared to them. The Grieser children were perfect in my book and I don't know if I will ever find another family like theirs, but the other families I have worked for have children that most definitely have touched my heart. For a year I was a Nanny for two families on alternating days and worked roughly 45-60 hrs a week, but after much prayer, I recently left the Mayes family. They had the most adorable twin girls and I was so sad to leave,

but I knew they would be alright without me. When I prayed about which family to Nanny for, I decided to stay with the Luttinen Family. I feel VERY needed there and though it's hard work being a Nanny of four girls (ages 2, 4, 7, and 17) verses two, I knew it was the right thing to do! Being a Nanny has also made the transition easier for me as I find myself an empty nester!

¡Adiós Derrek!







What a blessing it was for our whole family to spend the entire weekend together and I will always treasure the time we had before Derrek left. It makes me appreciate my family and how grateful I am for the eternal bond we share. I admit it was so sad to say goodbye to him at the airport and we all cried as he left, but we know this opportunity for him to study abroad in Monterrey, Mexico through the UW will be a good experience for him. But I'm hoping time goes by fast until he returns home in December! But until then, we love you Derrek and have fun!

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Whaling Days


The kids are all here to say goodbye to Derrek who's leaving Monday to study abroad in Mexico and to also see the Alligators play at Whaling Days. Jordan used to play in a band with Josh (the lead singer) and Kit (the drummer) They even at one time went on tour. Jordan's been friends with Josh since middle school so, it was fun to see the Alligators play and their sound has really matured. Nice job!