I am the nanny of a young toddler (15 months now). For the past few weeks, she kept saying the phrase “woah woah” When I would repeat it, she said “yeah yeah” I had a small recollection of it being … Continue reading Singing Sticks (MARCH SOL 1/31)
Today was interesting in terms of Eva* not sleeping for very long or at all during her regular naps… She was either woken up by some noise outside or just never really settled down to sleep. When I would try … Continue reading Setting a sleep schedule (234/365) #blogaday
I have been working with baby Eva (pseudonym) for a week now 😮 And I noticed that my arms are using muscles that they haven’t been awakened in a long time! I used to work at a daycare with the … Continue reading Strength increasing due an infant (226/365) #blogaday
On our walk this morning, the girl I nanny for mentioned that a truck we saw was dirty and her mom brought up washing cars. She got really excited to wash that truck – but of course, we can’t wash … Continue reading Working at the car wash ya! (206/365) #blogaday
To start my weekend off right, I am getting some love from the sweet dog who belongs to the family I nanny 🙂 He gets pretty … Continue reading Snuggling on to Saturday (188/365) #blogaday
Starting on Monday, I will be back to work as a nanny for the family I was with in April 🙂 I really enjoyed working with them and the little girl is so funny and sweet! It will definitely be … Continue reading Work Week…what? (147/365) #blogaday
You know how people say if life gives you lemons? Well here is my version 😉 Sometimes life gives you a buffet of stress for breakfast. Isn’t it nice to have a choice of what to focus your anxiety on? … Continue reading Sometimes life… (139/365) #blogaday
Three day weekend Filled with movies, games, dinners, and hiking Bonding time and much needed relaxation Starting to recoup for the week Appreciation for the time off Continue reading Three Days to be Free (46/365) #blogaday
I have found that it is crucial to have activities that students really like and that takes focus (especially with kindergarteners!) Closer to the beginning of the year, my students were finishing the tasks quickly and some were acting out. … Continue reading The importance of finding engaging activities (Day 14/365) #blogaday
We have secret pal’s at my school between the teachers and every month you buy them a small something. We fill out a survey at the beginning of the year with some questions about yourself (favorite food, candy, coffee, movie, … Continue reading (March SOL) Secret Pal Success!
