The Nanny Diaries–Day 3
[Posted by Grandmama]
Well...yesterday did indeed go very well. I even managed to get a shower and put on my make up...we won't mention anything about brushing teeth...
Wilson and I walked Abby to school and then had time to go Safeway for the mexican roast beef ingredients. You should have seen the size of the chocolate cookie the bakery lady gave him...holy cow! Of course, Wilson did not need an AM snack.
We returned in time for an early lunch and naptime...and not just for Wilson either!! We both slept till about 2:00 and we walked to get Abby about 2:40. Michelle came up about 3:45 and my shift was up.
I cannot believe how fast the day went....and did I mention how nice the nap was? I just wish I could do more around the house...but...maybe next week when the Oompa is here.
Today (day 3) looks to be a copy of yesterday except Michelle won't get home till 4:30ish and both she and Doug have meetings tonight at 7:00 so the kids and I will have a nice bedtime experience. :-) Wilson and I are planning a short shopping trip to Target and another nice long nap.
Did I mention Abby and I are sharing a bed? She has a new "nickname" of Kicking Girl. It is very sweet to sleep with her and we have discovered that a pillow placed lenthwise between us is VERY useful. She does sit up in bed at night and talk but I'm learning to sleep through those or just pat her on the back till she lies back down.
I'm still a novelty around here so there haven't been any meltdowns (if you don't count day 1....and that really was my practice day anyway!) The key to being the grandmama nanny is just to do whatever the kids want....and we all get out unscathed! ha!!!
Seriously, it has been a wonderful and bonding experience. And I am so happy to now be able to devote more time to my grandkids...but now I here Wilson pounding on something in the living room....I'm off running!
the mama