hmatt's blog

I realized today that very few people want to hear funny stories about things that babies do. I mean, people will listen out of respect, but most people don’t really get it.

I should look into joining some sort of nanny support group. Then we can all share funny stories about the kids we work with, and help each other with nanny type of issues. Like today, I’ve been quite cautious with the child I work with, but I know it is important to let kids explore with acceptable risks. That fine line can be tricky to discuss with the parents. Especially in a case like mine. I’ve noticed that I risk offending a parent because of my training in early childhood education. Some people are intimidated by that. I remember my mom asking me questions and my grandmother trying to get ideas from me. Now, THAT is weird since I was raised by them! It is difficult because I feel I have to downplay my knowledge to ease situations, and balance that with offering suggestions etc. It’s not like I have all those motor-skill charts memorized in my head! It’s very difficult to explain..

Ugh, here I am.. trying to go into vagueness and detail at the same time. Generalities and specifics. This is why I need a support group. = /

Anyway, I’m very excited about my job and the family I work for is absolutely wonderful! The little boy I watch is a hoot and he’s quickly warming up to me.

Sometime next week I plan to take him to a YMCA class so he can interact with other children and new surroundings. I’m VERY excited to see how that all plays out. It is all such an adventure!

Tomorrow I’m going in the evening to see his night schedule. Pretty soon everything will be ingrained, but right now I’m trying my best to soak in all the information about him as I can.