Okay, the kids are in bed fast asleep!
This is going to be a quick post this evening, as I’ve been pretty busy and don’t expect to be up many more hours myself. I am now on Nanny duty for a week, staying at my daughter’s house while she and my son-in-law are away enjoying a vacation.
No big deal, you are probably thinking. But hang on a second, besides being responsible for a seven year-old girl and a five year-old boy, there is Ginger the cat and Nico the golden doodle dog. In addition, Poppy won’t be showing up to help out until Saturday.
Ginger is a breeze, and adorable with her new “lion cut”, but Nico is another story. Daily walks, poop-scooping, and simply managing an unbelievably lively and big one year-old pup may be the most challenging part of the deal.
Ah, but it is only for a short time. And it certainly has its rewards. Our girl has always been our angel, being the first grandchild and all. And then there’s our little man. After I read him a bedtime story and tucked him in for the night, I said, “I love you.” Sleepily, he said, “I love you too, Nanny.”
Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.
Jennifer's Journal 
Double duties this week as I am down with my son and daughter-in-law being “on-call” pending the arrival of baby # 2, and have the “job” of looking after my three year old grand-daughter. Such very hard work, reading stories, playing make belief, going to the park together…… 🙂
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What a cool job you have too! With plenty of perks of your own. x
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This is such a sweet story – one with a happy ending 🙂
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🙂 Last night at bed time, my granddaughter told me she loved me before I had a chance to say it to her – I loved that.
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Have a fun week! Looks like you’ll be busy.
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Thank you, Renee!
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It sounds like a wonderful week that will make memories for both you and the grandkids.
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I love having the opportunity to bond with the little ones. 🙂
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Ahh I bet you and poppy are great grandparents – enjoy your time there!
xo
Diana
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No, we aren’t “great-grandparents” yet for a while ( hee hee, couldn’t resist ). I found out today that reinforcement, aka Poppy, is coming tomorrow night instead of Saturday. Yippee!
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LOL – you got me there! Whew – I can imagine how reinforcement would make you extra happy!
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Not as young and energetic as I used to be, Diana. Sometimes I feel like a great-grandma! lol…Almost too tired to type right now. 😉
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I do feel your pain. Four kids, three dogs. Ever wish you could teleport to an island?
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Four kids and three dogs?? Oh my, I am in awe of you. 😉
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Jennifer, your granddaughter looks exactly like Denise…and you of course, as she is the spit of her mama too!! Love reading your blog.
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Thank you, Melanie. Your telling me so means a lot. 🙂 Drop in any time!
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I love your blogs. Keep writing.
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You keep reading and I’ll keep writing! 🙂 Thanks, Alice.
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aww! they are all precious! You have your hands full that is for sure! Enjoy!
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Indeed I do! Thank you, Carla.
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Lucky kids to have such a cool Nan. Gorgeous photo’s Jennifer enjoy your special time.
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Thanks, Kath. 🙂 A few years back, my granddaughter asked her mom why she had such a young nanny..lol.. By the time my son has kids, though (which someday he says he wants), I’ll probably be the more typical “old granny”.
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Busy! Busy! Love the “inside look” of life with grandchildren and puppy and cat. I’m tired now too! 🙂
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Yes, Louise, quite a different change of pace from my usual routine, but it’s all good! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Is their dog a golden doodle? Mine is a golden doodle, too! They are super great dogs.
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Yes, Marie, they sure are. I enjoy walking him especially.
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