Childcare is a Blizzard

Why would you eat a cookie when you can crumble it into a thousand pieces?

Yesterday was my final day of being the full time nanny to my nephews. I have spent the last 7 weeks attuned to a toddler. It has felt like I have been exiled from my interior world for 49 days.

I feel like I am resurfacing after an October blizzard. I emerge from under a pile of fresh snow blinking in the sunlight. The landscape is totally different. I am in a new season.

Where am I?

What have I missed? 

What sign is the moon even in? 

What is it I used to think about all day other than lego, snack boundaries and whether anyone needed to use the potty? 

And you say people do this full time all year around?? 

1 Comment

  1. ah yes! The joys of child care 🥰 nos you understand why lots of moms and dad’s LOVE to spend time with other adults so they can connect with the world again! Lol best Aunt ever! And I’m sure your nannying was anything but boring to them!

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