Nanny #1

The first nanny came in for her interview, and she is stunned with how advanced and developed Klara is. She even asked me if I was sure she is only going to be 4 months old this weekend. And I know she isn’t just saying it to flatter me. N and I constantly remark that Klara looks like somebody who is ready to get up, walk to the door and say, “Dad, can I have $40 and the car keys?” She has a very alert and intelligent look.

What’s really throwing me for a big, plump loop, though, is that Klara seems to adore this nanny. She smiles and laughs at her like she’s her long-lost relative. And I like this nanny, too. This is very disconcerting because I was prepared for a long and painful search. I have two more nannies coming in this week and the next. Can it be possible that the very first one is the best one?

8 responses to “Nanny #1”

  1. NG Avatar

    Maybe her name is Mary Poppins. I’m curious as to your job description. Is she to be a nanny or a nanny/housekeeper/cook like many people expect? Have you considered the J-1 visa program?

    http://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      I don’t want her to cook, God forbid, because cooking is my thing plus there is nobody in this region who cooks better than I do and that’s a given. But if she does the dishes and vacuums, she will be highly appreciated by N.

      All I really need is for her to sit with the baby while I work on my research in the next room. Like right now. But I’d not be able to tolerate somebody who’d actually need to be live-in.

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    2. Clarissa Avatar

      And yes, her name is Mary, actually. :-))))))))))))))

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  2. xykademiqz Avatar

    It seems you have a winner!

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  3. valter07 Avatar

    Of course it is possible. If you are so inclined, you may ask your husband to calculate the probability. I assure you it will be quite reasonable. 🙂

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      GOOD idea. He’ll have fun doing that.

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  4. David P. Bellamy Avatar

    So, why did you even bother interviewing #2?

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      I made appointments with 3 people before seeing any of them. Wanted to give a chance to all 3 candidates. Nanny #3 comes next week.

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