Nanny Thana

We hired what most would call a nanny. When my oldest son says her name it sounds like "Thana", so that's what I'll say when I refer to her:) We have a new schedule for the spring semester that has proven to be just what we needed to feel more rested. At the beginning of the semester we decided to hire someone to come to our house for 2 hours in the afternoon 3 days a week (6 hours total) and watch the boys during their naptime. "Watching" the boys during their naptime basically means that Thana hangs out at our house and is available if the boys wake up or something. Since I don't really miss out on anything while the boys sleep, I figured I'd take advantage of the time.

Today was her 1st day...actually today was her trial day to make sure she likes the job:) I put the boys down for their nap (just like everyday) and Thana came over shortly after. I then get whatever done that I need to at the office or have meetings. They woke up about 10 minutes before it was time for her to go:) I think this is probably the easiest nanny job ever, but we've known Thana for awhile and LOVE her, so we don't mind paying her for being here.

Without going into much detail about her (since I didn't ask her if I could post about her)....she is just a doll! She has been one of my students for a year and a half and she is one of my husband's RAs, which means he is basically her boss. She is one of those girls who has a 4.0, good at everything, and is one of the sweetest girls ever.....okay, I'll stop...but she really is the best.

Since this is our first time having someone else (besides my parents) watch them, we were a little stressed out with the whole process of finding someone and getting the boys used to them. But the minute my husband and I talked about who to ask, we both said Thana. She used to teach the boy's Sunday school class so they were already used to her from church. We asked her the next day and she said "I'd love that!".

So, for 2 hours in the afternoon on Monday, Wed, and Fridays, the boys have Nanny Thana come over. My almost 3 year old is already asking if she can come over for sleepovers....hmmm.....I'm not sure he understands the concept of "nanny".....