Childcare Update

When Plan A and B don't work out, what do you do? You switch to Plan C of course. That's where I am now. I have found it to be extremely difficult to hire a full-time nanny. The majority of potentials that I spoke to want a lot of money to watch your kids. Their fee can range anywhere from $10 - $25 per hour, depending upon your neighborhood, their experience, and the number of children you have. The other issue is trust. Can you truly trust someone who isn't a friend or relative to be alone for 9-10 hours a day with your children? It's not easy which is why I have decided to send my kids to Montessori. Big Sister will attend Montessori after kindergarten at her elementary school, and Little Sister will go there from 9-4 each day. I have hired a full-time, early-morning nanny to get the kids dressed and ready for their day. She will give them breakfast and take one to her bus stop, and the other to daycare. Even better, this nanny already works for my sister from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. M-F. I am feeling much better this weekend. Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement.