I would never have dreamed of having a Nanny when I lived in Baton Rouge, or in Sugarland for that matter, but it seems to be the norm around Houston proper. Randi and I went to the library the other day and there was huge group of little white kids with Spanish nannies. Then, we went to park. There were only two parents there...the rest, nannies. A girlfriend of mine is FREAKING out because her nannie just quit, and she is a stay-at-mom.
I admit, I was headed down that path for a while. For the past two years, Don had a stupid well paying but work too many hours kind of job, and I was working part-time. We had plenty of money, but no time. So, we had to get some help...a nannie. It was nice at first to be able to come and go as I pleased, but then the kids started not to care whether we were there or not.
Clue #1 that you are not envolved enough in your kid's lives: you can be replaced by a $12 an hour employee.
Things have changed around here...it wasn't worth it. Do what you must to be happy, but don't confuse happiness with pride, selfishness or greed.
that is such a good reminder, thanks Jodie!
ReplyDeleteWay to go hot mamma! Glad you are happy. Can't wait to see your new place.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Jodie! In today's world it's so important to have a stable parental influence. There are so many out there who do not, and look at what the mainstream America is like because of it.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts Jodie. It's scary to think we can be replaced by a $12/hour employee. Parents need to be so careful!
ReplyDeletei noticed that when we lived in old braeswood. i was always the only mom at the park or at barnes & noble, etc. i always felt a little bad for the kids. like on a sunday afternoon, they'd be out with their nannies. where are the mommas!??
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I noticed similar things when I was at the library or the parks around town too... So sad. Glad you've found what makes you happy.
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