Group 5 Free write 1

Today I had to tell the family I nanny for that I might be taking a full time job in Flagstaff beginning in January. The mom and I both burst into tears. I can't imagine my life without them anymore!

It's a tricky situation because it's not certain if I will get the job or not, and it's unknown when I'll find out. They're from South Africa and are spending all of December there so they would have to find somebody to replace them before they go.  So if I end up not getting the job, I'm out of two jobs! But she said she would interview and not place anyone until I know for sure, which is more comforting. They have been such a bright spot in my life the past year and a half.  I was there before she was pregnant and have gotten to experience her pregnancy and the birth of Gia and watch her grow.  It's such an honor to be a part of a family like that.

Since I was little, I thought it would be so cool to be a nanny.  I used to have occasional babysitting jobs growing up. Once I was in high school, my math and dance teachers (who were married) would have me babysit and house sit for them.  She wanted me to be their full time nanny once I graduated but since I went to NAU, I couldn't.  And up until last January, I wasn't in one place long enough (Flagstaff, Phoenix or New York) to be useful.  I honestly think it was meant to be that I waited until I was at ASU.  I'm not a person that thinks everything happens for a reason, but I do think they were meant to be in my life.  From the love and support, to the sleep challenges and tantrums- this family has made my life so much better.  Not too many bosses close text messages and emails with "xoxo" (and not have it be creepy haha).

She wants me to be there to interview potential replacements. Not sure how I feel about that, but I think I can handle it. I just have to keep in mind I'm growing up and heading into the real world. Apparently I can't be a nanny forever!