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Think i might've over stretched myself!

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MilkNoPoisonPlease · 25/10/2009 23:27

Im a f/t nanny to 3 kids ages 9, 7 and 5 months. this week is half term and we have days out planned.

have offered to have 7 year olds friend for 3 days as mum is V pregnant and tired etc and shes a lovely girl.

But have also agreed to have eldest 2s friends (aged 10 and 7) and their sister aged 4 for 2 days this week as mum was let down by her childcare and was v upset over no childcare etc and she does huge favours for me and BM if running late etc...

2 days overlap with other friends days...me being a moron didnt clock this until i was going through my diary just now...7 kids including a 4 year old and baby, for 2 8 hour days...right now is seeming like a stupid idea!

Its not a q of not being able to cope...i can cope BUT i just have a feeling ill be grey before wednesday!!

Any ideas before i quit? (joking btw )

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AtheneNoctua · 26/10/2009 12:30

Sounds like Blondes is available to come with you.

Have a party at home. Invite three more nannys and their charges. The numbers will be far more manageable.

Blondeshavemorefun · 26/10/2009 10:21

def easier to have a friend for both age group

yes you will have 7 children but 5 of them will go and entertain theirselves

so you only have 4yr and baby

hopefully 4yr will also play with sister of 7 (my 4 and nearly 7 play well together)

tbh i prob wouldnt do science museum with all 7

but stay in house/go to local park

other thing to consider is that if you have nanny insurance (which hopefully you do) you wont be covered as have 3 from a different family but on the same day

you can have 7 children but from 2 familys not 3

good luck

Ive got week off as my family gone to their holiday home

princesslina · 26/10/2009 09:44

Are you taking 7 children to the Science Museum?

nannynick · 26/10/2009 08:03

Good luck. As others have said it's like being a childminder. Thinking of which, don't go around telling too many people as you are probably in breach of the Childcare Act 2006 and probably are not insured to care for 7 children. But hey, you will have fun and it will probably go better than you imagine.

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MilkNoPoisonPlease · 26/10/2009 07:24

Dolls down the bog?! that is pretty gross! although i did find her putting one of her sisters nappies on her doll once....wasnt a clean nappy i hasten to add!!

What is it with kids and their obsession with the loo??

I shall come back and share my wine with you later

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PumpkinsCantDanceTheTango · 26/10/2009 00:28

Sometimes more is easier - they entertain each other, and its more about crowd control.

However if they are upstairs and you hear a lot of giggling DO investigate...or else they may be putting dolls down the bog as mine were - UUGH

kcartyparty · 25/10/2009 23:40

If you have other 'nanny friends' ask them for help. In fact any friends will do.

Katymac is right. To think like a childminder. Get the oldest children to help you with dishes, and keep the youngest entertained with you.

If your a true Mary Poppins you will sail through the day (although you may need a stiff drink and a hot bath by the evening)

good luck

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MilkNoPoisonPlease · 25/10/2009 23:39

Argh science museum on tuesday too!

ok ill keep calm........what time is to early for wine tomorrow?

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thebody · 25/10/2009 23:37

now that was why wine was invented by God!! good luck.. bet you will be fine..

Katymac · 25/10/2009 23:34

Just think like a childminder & you will be fine