When I came home from work, Michael looked up from what he was doing and said, “Mum, the babysitter kicked me.” He then went back about his business. I protested feebly, “Don’t call O “the babysitter” Michael, she has a name.” And then I turned to O and asked “Ahem, did you, eh, you know, eh…” to which she said, no.
Nevertheless, the children have not taken a shine to her and, certainly, she is not as good as her predecessor who was terrific. But she seems ok. And she will be finishing in the next couple of months in any event to go back to France for the ski season. So, I suppose we will tough it out.
I discovered that the children have other plans. The boys’ teacher took me aside this morning. She said that the boys had told her that they were working on a secret plan developed by their sister. At her signal they were to scream and only to stop when she picked up the cat. I see a number of difficulties here including both the objection of the cat and the Princess’s choice of co-conspirators. Still, I am experiencing definite unease. This evening the Princess asked me why I can’t sack the babysitter.
Oh dear. Do you think that the babysitter will tough it out?
you are scaring me now that I am in the market for childminders due to imminent return to work! Aren’t we supposed to trust our children and listen to what they say about adults in positions of authority?? Not when it comes to hanging on to childminders willing to mind three under 8 I guess.
I would start looking for a new babysitter now – you’re going to need one anyway, and it sounds as though she might not be having a very nice time…
C, as you observe. Delighted to hear of your return to the paid workforce. When will this be? Assume email will be as in the past?
Dot, just because you’re right does not make me view the prospect with any greater enthusiasm.
Thanks. I don’t have a start date yet – but I am trying to push it past end-Feb mid-term break. Email should be the same as before, though terms and conditions are not yet clear!!