I just wanted to come on here to say thank you for the advice and support at the end of last year when I was having quite a hard time sorting out my childcare situation. Our childminder had given me notice as she'd decided doing school pick ups was too much for her, and although financially it was going to be a bit harder, I decided that finding a good nanny was going to be the best solution. I went through the whole advertising process and had a few false starts - one changed her mind about a week after accepting the job, and one turned out to have false references. However, the nanny I now have is definitely the best person for the job. It makes life so much easier to have someone who comes to the house when you need them and who your children like and respect. Tonight I had to work late. It is the first time it has happened since she started and had let her know in advance that I would need her to stay an extra hour or so. She usually gives the kids their dinner and I do bathtime when I get in but tonight she did the whole lot and I came in to find them all ready for bed having had their story and ready to go to sleep. So, it's a good news story, having the right nanny really has made life easier. The kids are happy and settled, I am happy and I think that our nanny is happy too - at least I hope so, now my only fear is that she might leave us......