three day weekend

[capearce]

This weekend will mark the longest time that Elliot and I have spent together without Ellen. She's going down to Texas to visit Sarah, who moved about a month ago with her family. A three-day weekend as sole caregiver feels a little intimidating, but Elliot and I spent about two days together this summer when Ellen was called away to a funeral, so

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[wedeconstruct]

As you maybe know I nanny for 2 families. One has a dad that is pretty shitty at his dad job. The other family has a dad that is more what I assume you are like as a father. That said, I bet you and Elliot will have a GREAT weekend. I'm sure it will have it's difficult points, but you seem to be a pretty present father and you have an AWESOME weekend planned for you and your little dude. Enjoy it! From what I've learned about kids {ages 6 months to 4.5 years} in the last 7 months, I know that as long as you're having a good time and are pleasant with them they are generally easy to please. Have fun!!

[capearce]

Yeah, you're right... it's just, you know, sometimes "only mommy will do." I know Elliot had a good time last night though- he said his chicken nuggets were (and I'm not kidding) "the finest meal ever". I don't know where he gets that stuff sometimes.

I know it's major chick-lit, but have you read The Nanny Diaries? I'm listening to the sequel on audiobook right now and it's bringing back lots of memories of my best friend's crazy nannying jobs.

[wedeconstruct]

It's so interesting to hear the "only Mommy will do" thing. I've never experienced that with the kids I sit for {ages 1-4.5} . . . but maybe it's because I'm a girl? I guess I still have some "mommy" qualities that maybe get them to calm down.

I love that he called it the finest meal ever!!! So cute.

I'll have to check out The Nanny Diaries. I haven't read it, but I could use something fluffy during my nanny vacation. Thanks!