Throughout my college career, I have worked at many jobs to
allow myself to earn any sort of an income while attending school. I have to
say, the most rewarding jobs out of all of them has been being a nanny to a
little girl named Ella. Immediately when one reads the word “nanny”, they may
think of it as an easy, stress-free job, which I can assure you sometimes it
is, but it is also a lot more work than people may think!
When you look at the bigger picture, I am taking care of a
human being. Not only that, but these parents trust me with their daughter,
their most prized possession! On a daily basis, I am teaching a little girl new
aspects of life. New letters, new numbers, new words! I am teaching her
respect, and simple things like how to say “please” and “thank you”. I am teaching her routines and manners, like
cleaning up toys before grabbing new ones and how to successfully nap in her
crib on a daily basis.
In the smallest way, I am a leader to this little girl.
Someone who greets me at the door and says “NA NA!! (my nickname) as I enter,
only knowing we are going to have a great day with lots of fun and excitement!
It feels incredible knowing that (hopefully) this little girl looks up to me
and I can make an impact on her life, even if she doesn’t know it yet! I’’ve
taken her as my own and I’m so thankful I have got to work for this family my
last year of college! I can’t imagine not getting to know this little girl!
Renee
(Blog 14 Free Write)
ANOTHER great idea you've given me! I think I'll take some time this weekends to do a free write about my nephew and nieces. Thanks, Renee. Really enjoy following your blog for multiple reasons. Whoever says being a nanny is easy work doesn't know what they're talking about. ;)
ReplyDeleteOMG! She is so cute, especially her beautiful eyes. I aways dreamed to be a kindergarten teacher, aha!
ReplyDeleteRenee,
ReplyDeleteElla is absolutely beautiful! Those blue eyes are absolutely stunning. I can relate to what you’re saying, I was also a nanny for a couple years. The first family I was a nanny for had a four-month-old baby boy, his name is Cooper. This was my first nannying job and he was so little I was so nervous! Knowing that you’re responsible for another little human’s life, and you’re influencing every aspect of them growing emotionally, socially and intellectually isn’t something you take lightly! I respect the fact that you remember this and that you treasure being able to be a part of her life ☺
Taylor