It was a hectic weekend for us. We spent the whole Saturday interviewing prospective nanny candidates. The kids were with us the whole time. I felt really bad that we have to drag them along, but there was no one to look after them at home. So the whole time we were out, we kept getting asked the same questions over and over again where are we going?
L: We go where?
Me: Not we go where, dear. Where are we going (see that's what I meant by bad English)
L: Where are we going?
Me: We're going to meet a new aunty
H: I don't want a new aunty
Me: Then who's going to take care of you and mei mei
H: Mommy and daddy
Me: But mommy and daddy need to go to work. Who's gonna take care of you when we're at work?
H: Kakak lina
I've had the same discussion with hubs before going ahead with the nanny search. Is a nanny really neccesary now that the kids are somewhat independent? I mean, H is already in preschool and L is definitely ready to stay in nursery all 5 days a week. My mom (the kids' Po-Po) are with them most afternoons anyway. My maid, who's so far been quite trustworthy, can start to take over the nanny's duties. But after much debate, we figured we should still have another trusted adult at home so that Po-Po doesn't have to be tied down and we would still need someone to cook dinner anyway.
So we've now confirmed a new aunty to come for a one-week trial period starting 3rd week Oct. Hopefully the kids will accept her well. If not, we have another 2 back-ups :-)
If only I can take the kids to work...
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