My New Job

Last Tuesday I started my new job as a nanny! I have loved it so far and I think I'm going to continue to enjoy it. I am working with a 9 year old boy and a 6 year old girl. I help them with homework when they get home from school then spend time with them until their parents get home. They have tested me a little bit so far but its obvious they are just testing the waters to see what they can and can't get away with. ;-) They are really sweet kids and we have a lot of fun together! I'll share a couple of funny stories from the week.

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Kyle came home with some "crazy bands" which are some rubber band bracelets that are popular right now.
Kailey: (whining) No fair! Kyle has crazy bands and he didn't even have to buy them!
Me: Well Kailey, why don't you just buy some?
Kailey: Because my mom doesn't have any money...
Me: Really? None at all?
Kailey: Nope. She doesn't have any money, only credit cards.

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My first day of work I walked into the house and Matt called me. I answered the phone and started walking around the house looking for the dog so I could let her outside. They have a 15 year old sheltie. I saw her sleeping behind a chair in the living room. I called her and she didn't move. I called her again.... nothing. I started panicking! I told Matt that I thought the dog was dead and I didn't know what I was going to do. I kept calling her and got right up next to her and was stomping my feet and snapping my fingers. All the sudden she JUMPED up like I had scared her to death! Turns out a 15 year old dog doesn't hear so well. :) We go through that whole routine nearly every day, but at least I know to expect that now!

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Today I started cleaning/organizing the play room. When the kids got home Kyle walked in and said, "Woah.... you have impressive cleaning skills!"

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So anyway, I have really enjoyed it so far! This has been a big change for me going from full time work, to spending a month and a half sitting at home doing nothing and now working part time. I think this is going to be a good move for us and will lead to some good things! Thanks for keeping us in your prayers as I was searching for a job.