Quote of the day.... "Oh thats another one of your private school words that I don't understand because i went to public school......." P.N.
I sit in front of my parent's computer with a shower cap over my head and black hair dye in my hair. Lets put this simply... I didn't have the money to go and get my roots fixed at my trusty hair dresser so I decided to head to good ole Walgreens last night with my sister and pick up dye. Well this is round one mind you.. I thought that this dark red dye would do it's job. But apparently not.. It ****ed my hair up making me look like a half ronald mcdonald.
So fast forward to today, after being upset and embarrased I dragged my ass back to the store and picked up some more hair dye but this time my natural color but darker. My grey was actually starting to show again so I am assuming this time around will be a better. (I hope...)
On another note I must rant about something that i witnessed at Walgreens this morning. WHile sitting in the hair dye aisle I hear a mom yelling at her child at the top of lungs over somethings pretty ridiculous. He was just being a little boy asking question after question. Yes, I have to admit it is annoying to hear your child ask question upon question but there is no need to sit and yell at him at the top of you lungs. I was rather irritated when I heard the whole situation because it was "verbally" abusive to some degree. I know we come from different "Cultures" but children need to be treated correctly. After getting to see another side of children working as a nanny I have seen how "children" react to the wrong parenting methods. And it's not good because that is where we find those sociopaths in the news committing crimes. Parents like this mom today need to learn that there is a better way of dealing with their children. And the sad thing to this solution, there is not a lot of resources out there for that type of help. IF there was something 9 times out of 10 most likely the parent wouldn't accept help because they think there is nothing wrong....
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Re-visiting the past and laying her down to rest.
I must say that I am in the midst of laying to rest someone who has been a huge part in my life and will continue to be as I go down the road of life. (Sounds cheesy but true.) It makes me sad because this person should be here right now putting me into my place and letting me know things will be just fine. She's the one who made my dreary days go round and would put a simple smile on my face when life seemed hard. My thursday nights are no longer combed with Survivor, drinking pepsi and eating oreos or girl scout cookies. The security of knowing I can call her up or go over to her house and talk about just about anything is no longer there.
All of these are distant memories that I keep close to my heart. My bonding time with my Auntie will always stay with me. I wish deep down in my heart that she could be with me on my wedding day and when i am bring a new life into the world.. Instead she will have the best seat in the house looking down upon me during some of these important times in my life....
Today, as I say my last goodbye to this amazing lady I know she will always have a huge place in my heart. The legacy she left behind to carry on is one damn good one. Auntie, I love you so much! Thank you for being my Mom and keeping me in check with reality. You are the most amazing person in my life and I treasure ever moment I had with you.
All of these are distant memories that I keep close to my heart. My bonding time with my Auntie will always stay with me. I wish deep down in my heart that she could be with me on my wedding day and when i am bring a new life into the world.. Instead she will have the best seat in the house looking down upon me during some of these important times in my life....
Today, as I say my last goodbye to this amazing lady I know she will always have a huge place in my heart. The legacy she left behind to carry on is one damn good one. Auntie, I love you so much! Thank you for being my Mom and keeping me in check with reality. You are the most amazing person in my life and I treasure ever moment I had with you.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
"Miss Teresa-Miss Tess-Miss Betts"
The debate will continue, K*** until I find the right ring to a title. I promise, Miss Tess will not be used.. So now it's between Miss Teresa and Miss Betts.. You decide K***.
As I sat and talked to **** and **** last night while at work I came to the conclusion that there is a definite lack of parenting skills when I am not around. I am afraid to say that **** throws more fits then i can actually handle when I have not been around for some time. (Just observations....) **** tells me how mean and strict I really am but in most regards it's for their own well-being... Their parents have no energy to deal with this nasty cycle of irrate behavior...
So I must pose a question to everyone..."When is it okay to carry around a "booby" aka blanket and or pacifier?" YOu must be sitting on the edge of your seats folks waiting to hear my answer to this burning question.. My little *** who is 2y-o has this special blanket whom he refers to as "dd." This special blanket has those special smells that you would find with a 2 y-o because he brings it to bed and on occasionally takes it out and about. At this age, it's okay to have this "dd" around but mostly in bed. MInd you, it should start to disappear once pre school starts for him. Meaning, he shouldn't bring it to school with him but mostly likely just keep it at home for bed time. And slowly start to phase it out of bedtime.. If the child is treated like a big-kid and feels secure enough he or she will slowly start to not want that beast as much without prompting from their parents.
What about a 6 1/2 year old? Should a blue blankie named marshmallow and "dd" be allowed to be carried around on daily basis? Well, I first must say that ironically, another "dd" was bought for M*** because he was having a huge cow over it not too long ago. M*** sees and hears about ***'s "dd" and realizes that he must have one as well. M*** had one as a little baby and they got rid of it because blue blankie and marshmallow came into play. His mom went out and bought another "dd" for him..(Shake my head and roll my eyes....) Well, M*** shouldn't have this thing with him while going to school let alone carry it around the house like there is no tomorrow. If you were to see his pre-k picture its of him with his cousin, the blue blankie and pacifer is with him as well. His mom thinks its rather cute but not really... Do you really think it's apropriate for him to even have that at school? NO!!! Pre-K is bad but kindergarten and first grade is even worse. Leave that shit at home.. Hide it.. Don't ever let it come back until he is an adult. I know they think they are helping him because it's a "security" thing but in reality you are making him more insecure by having that god damn blanket with him. If he can't go to school without then throw that shit away when he's not looking.
There are many reasons why he must carry this blankie around. So use your imagination and learn from these parent's frightful mistakes. I am just the nanny and I can only do so much. I have actually had to hide other things but they have been found because i didn't do it properly....So when it's time to have your own kids refer to this blog and remember that not all books on safe security is accurate let alone those barbara swensons of mercer island. I am sorry that i put down that name but sometimes the obvious is in clear view. You DO NOt need a child guru to state the obvious to you let alone make you feel better about your shitty parenting skills because the nanny actually makes tons of sense. Can you tell I am a bit irritated?
As I sat and talked to **** and **** last night while at work I came to the conclusion that there is a definite lack of parenting skills when I am not around. I am afraid to say that **** throws more fits then i can actually handle when I have not been around for some time. (Just observations....) **** tells me how mean and strict I really am but in most regards it's for their own well-being... Their parents have no energy to deal with this nasty cycle of irrate behavior...
So I must pose a question to everyone..."When is it okay to carry around a "booby" aka blanket and or pacifier?" YOu must be sitting on the edge of your seats folks waiting to hear my answer to this burning question.. My little *** who is 2y-o has this special blanket whom he refers to as "dd." This special blanket has those special smells that you would find with a 2 y-o because he brings it to bed and on occasionally takes it out and about. At this age, it's okay to have this "dd" around but mostly in bed. MInd you, it should start to disappear once pre school starts for him. Meaning, he shouldn't bring it to school with him but mostly likely just keep it at home for bed time. And slowly start to phase it out of bedtime.. If the child is treated like a big-kid and feels secure enough he or she will slowly start to not want that beast as much without prompting from their parents.
What about a 6 1/2 year old? Should a blue blankie named marshmallow and "dd" be allowed to be carried around on daily basis? Well, I first must say that ironically, another "dd" was bought for M*** because he was having a huge cow over it not too long ago. M*** sees and hears about ***'s "dd" and realizes that he must have one as well. M*** had one as a little baby and they got rid of it because blue blankie and marshmallow came into play. His mom went out and bought another "dd" for him..(Shake my head and roll my eyes....) Well, M*** shouldn't have this thing with him while going to school let alone carry it around the house like there is no tomorrow. If you were to see his pre-k picture its of him with his cousin, the blue blankie and pacifer is with him as well. His mom thinks its rather cute but not really... Do you really think it's apropriate for him to even have that at school? NO!!! Pre-K is bad but kindergarten and first grade is even worse. Leave that shit at home.. Hide it.. Don't ever let it come back until he is an adult. I know they think they are helping him because it's a "security" thing but in reality you are making him more insecure by having that god damn blanket with him. If he can't go to school without then throw that shit away when he's not looking.
There are many reasons why he must carry this blankie around. So use your imagination and learn from these parent's frightful mistakes. I am just the nanny and I can only do so much. I have actually had to hide other things but they have been found because i didn't do it properly....So when it's time to have your own kids refer to this blog and remember that not all books on safe security is accurate let alone those barbara swensons of mercer island. I am sorry that i put down that name but sometimes the obvious is in clear view. You DO NOt need a child guru to state the obvious to you let alone make you feel better about your shitty parenting skills because the nanny actually makes tons of sense. Can you tell I am a bit irritated?
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
"it's not oo-tang"
My quote is from a recent conversation that i had with P in regards to the Wutang Clan. I told P that it wasn't oo-tang although it kinda sounds like it. And it wasn't them or Macy that I saw this past weekend. You would think he would know some of these names.
This past weekend I got to see Blue Scholars, Kanye West, and A Tribe Called Quest. I must say that I was mostly disappointed by Kanye West's performance. I am glad that I didn't pay tons of money to watch him sing 4 of his songs. A and I ended up leaving partly through it because it wasn't that great. And I was actually one of the oldest at that particular show. Yes indeed the bop scene was in full affect at that concert... A and I joked around that Kanye would go off stage because he needed to change his underwear. it wasn't for costume changes. As A and I were standing at the concert we came up with a few observations while listening to Kanye choke. (I apologize but it truly sucked!) 1. PDA amongst the bops was rather intense that night. It back me back to high school at bhs where this couple would sit in the halls during break and lunch and go at it. 2. Kanye's bright turquoise jacket was rather obnoxious. 3. I don't know if parents should bring their little ones in a stroller or back pack to a concert. (I have rather mixed emotions about that currently...) 4.Realizing that I must be getting a little old to be sitting around with the bopsters and listening to Kanye's dj spin the whole night. 5. I probably could have bought his cd and sat and listened to it at home. 6. Smuggling in bottles of hard A into a concert must be a talent and then watching these 12 year olds play "pass the bottle around" was rather amusing. I would always drink before hand because we were always afraid of getting caught. 7. Some people shouldn't be wearing certain clothes out in public. Don't their parents say anything? (I sound a damn soccer mom!)
I mentioned earlier that I did get to see A Tribe Called Quest. Let me tell everyone it was one of the best performances that i had seen. Before they got on stage a group by the name of Atmosphere and put on an amazing show too. I had actually seen them while I was in San Fran last month.. There was less of a bop scene at that concert and more of an older crowd. I stood with TS and her family watching this kickin concert. I accidently ran into them while waiting to go into the concert. No really observations were formed while at this concert. I was actually digging the concert.
Are the rumors actually true? Will they actually reunite? I have a hunch that they will for sure..
More to come later... I need to get into bed. It has been one of those days for me. Got a bunch of stuff accomplished and the nanny diaries will continue during the next installment. I needed to take a vacate from that spectrum.. Crazy things have been happening and i must share more of the nanny diaries......
This past weekend I got to see Blue Scholars, Kanye West, and A Tribe Called Quest. I must say that I was mostly disappointed by Kanye West's performance. I am glad that I didn't pay tons of money to watch him sing 4 of his songs. A and I ended up leaving partly through it because it wasn't that great. And I was actually one of the oldest at that particular show. Yes indeed the bop scene was in full affect at that concert... A and I joked around that Kanye would go off stage because he needed to change his underwear. it wasn't for costume changes. As A and I were standing at the concert we came up with a few observations while listening to Kanye choke. (I apologize but it truly sucked!) 1. PDA amongst the bops was rather intense that night. It back me back to high school at bhs where this couple would sit in the halls during break and lunch and go at it. 2. Kanye's bright turquoise jacket was rather obnoxious. 3. I don't know if parents should bring their little ones in a stroller or back pack to a concert. (I have rather mixed emotions about that currently...) 4.Realizing that I must be getting a little old to be sitting around with the bopsters and listening to Kanye's dj spin the whole night. 5. I probably could have bought his cd and sat and listened to it at home. 6. Smuggling in bottles of hard A into a concert must be a talent and then watching these 12 year olds play "pass the bottle around" was rather amusing. I would always drink before hand because we were always afraid of getting caught. 7. Some people shouldn't be wearing certain clothes out in public. Don't their parents say anything? (I sound a damn soccer mom!)
I mentioned earlier that I did get to see A Tribe Called Quest. Let me tell everyone it was one of the best performances that i had seen. Before they got on stage a group by the name of Atmosphere and put on an amazing show too. I had actually seen them while I was in San Fran last month.. There was less of a bop scene at that concert and more of an older crowd. I stood with TS and her family watching this kickin concert. I accidently ran into them while waiting to go into the concert. No really observations were formed while at this concert. I was actually digging the concert.
Are the rumors actually true? Will they actually reunite? I have a hunch that they will for sure..
More to come later... I need to get into bed. It has been one of those days for me. Got a bunch of stuff accomplished and the nanny diaries will continue during the next installment. I needed to take a vacate from that spectrum.. Crazy things have been happening and i must share more of the nanny diaries......
Sunday, September 03, 2006
"Ah It'll be great"
I found myself last night letting loose due to my stress from the week. It was one of those nights that i wish I hadn't drank that much.. I found myself driving home EARLY this morning and having to pull over mulitple times to puke. (Sorry for that picture. ) My 25 minute drive turned into a full hour of me wishing I hadn't ever put a single drink in my body. As for today, I dragged ass all day long. My hangover was so bad that i could barely see straight at 10am this morning. So I opted to fall back to sleep and found myself sleeping until noon. In the end, Layne Park and Sue Pang had a successful night of letting our hair down a bit and having a good time.
The other day, I was interviewing at a pre-school for a pre-k teaching position and this little boy came up to me and said..."YOu don't look like a teacher." I replied by saying, "Who do you think I look like?" He replied by saying, "Um you look like a doctor." I asked,"What kind of doctor," he replied by saying i looked like a kidney doctor.....Come to find out his dad is a "kidney" doctor..
The other day, I was interviewing at a pre-school for a pre-k teaching position and this little boy came up to me and said..."YOu don't look like a teacher." I replied by saying, "Who do you think I look like?" He replied by saying, "Um you look like a doctor." I asked,"What kind of doctor," he replied by saying i looked like a kidney doctor.....Come to find out his dad is a "kidney" doctor..
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