Today is my last day going to the Thornwall Residence as a nanny. I have mixed feelings, most sadness that my life will be changing drastically as I no longer take care of Tristan and Taylor each week. I really think the sadness comes from the fact that both Milo and Paityn have been going there since they were born. Milo was 7 weeks old when he first went to their home, and Paityn was only 2 weeks old. Milo has become very comfortable over there, and LOVES to play with the animals. Paityn is really going to miss her "older sisters". I am so thankful that she has had this time to look up to them, Tristan especially. They play so well together, and Tristan is so wonderful at taking care of Paityn. She even has preschool time, when she does little things with her, and I get to do some cleaning around their home.
I have had so much fun seeing the girls grow up in the last 2 years. Tristan had just turned 4, and Taylor was 9. They are both so much more independent now, and it is amazing to see the progress they have made. It is going to be so sad to take Paityn away from this environment that I know she thinks is part of her family. She loves the girls so much, she smiles every time she sees them, and she goes to them without being scared. I almost don't know what I am going to do without them.
As we all start the next chapter in our lives, I only hope that Taylor and Tristan become the women that I know they can be, and I definitely will keep that in my prayers. I always knew I wouldn't be in their lives so closely forever, but it is SO hard to have this day finally here. Taylor starts 6th grade next monday, and Tristan begins 1st grade, which is why I am no longer needed since they will be in school until 4 pm each day.
So, as I get ready to go for my last day, I am holding back tears, excited for what comes next in my life, but will always remember this time as a very special 2 years that have been full of some very hard times, but also some of the best times in my life.
I LOVE you girls, Love your favorite Nanny Joy
7.22.2008
Last Day of Work
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8 comments:
Awww...you almost had me in tears! I know how you feel! I still think about the 4 kids I nannied all the time and they will remember you forever! You will see! I bet you were the cutest nanny in the world...hands down. What are you going to do next? Are you going to get another job or are you going to be able to stay home with your little Paityn?
They will remember and love you forever. And I'm sure they'll keep in touch.
What a lovely statement about these kids, and as you described them, I realized, that you must have added a great deal to them and their lives. Every special relationship is a two way street, each one benefiting the other. You can be sure that you have added a great deal to them. Good luck to your new job, and I am sure you will get a good one.
Sometimes it is hard letting go, even when they aren't your own.
(((Hugs)))
As shakespeare said. In Romeo and Juliet.
"Parting is such sweet sorrow"
I am sure you left a wonderful impression on their lives Joy.
On to the next chapter.
that must be hard after seeing them everyday for 2 years. They were very lucky to have such a loving and caring nanny. Hopefully they read your blog and see what nice comments you have written
A friend of mine uses her former nanny as a babysitter - about once a week (for her and her husband's date night). Both her former nanny and her son then still get to see each other ocassionally.
Nancy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joy.
Whatever you are doing I hope you haver a wonderful day.
Pen
x
I'm sure they'll keep in touch Joy , they sound great kids , which is partly down to you, :)
Happy Birthday too, no doubt you are having a lovely day
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