After the Storm

One of the onesies

 Last night NYC was at the center of Sandy, a record breaking storm by most accounts. People have died, lost their homes and businesses, etc. I thank God for being safe today and I pray for acceptance and strength for those less fortunate.

I did not go to work today or yesterday so I have been cleaning, reading, etc. I also took the time to embroider a couple of onesies for Little Lu, since her birthday is coming up soon.

Welcome!

Being a Nanny in New York is a wonderful job. As with any job, there are a few requirements that are not negotiable: You are a very responsible adult, love the company of children, enjoy walking, can be moved to tears by the smile of a child when he:she looks at you, are very patient and creative, are able to become a child when it comes to playing and a very patient adult when it comes to nap time.

Me

I have been a Nanny for several years. Since February 2012 I have been watching a cute, happy little girl in NYC. I absolutley love to see her grow, develop, learn and smile. This seed of love of observation and discovery was planted in my heart by a wonderful German drawing teacher I had in my first year in college, Heinz Rose. He used to take us to the Botanical Garden sometimes and had us observe how plants grow. The patterns, the light, the forms, the order of the universe. From his classes I learned to love nature and its daily miracles.

So I decided to start this blog on my days as a Nanny to honor all the good nannies that dedicate their lives and hearts to children in the city and who help parents in the important job of raising a human being. As a single parent, I thank all those who helped me raise my two sons.