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and I am a nanny. Not particularly a sentence I ever wanted to use describing myself; however, it is true. I wake up every morning at 7:00am and prepare to be a mom for a day. Since starting this job a lot about my life has changed and been put into perspective. I roll out of bed knowing that by 5:30pm the sleeves of my shirt will inevitably have drool and pasta sauce stains, I will be publicly embarrassed at least once by a screaming two year old with a bad temper and I will want nothing more than to curl up on the couch with my boyfriend by 6:00pm. One of the most difficult parts about being a nanny is, what to wear. I love fashion, always have. I love the idea of mixing and matching old and new, expensive and inexpensive but somehow my creativity flew out the door the second I became a nanny. I read magazines and blogs and dream of wearing clothes that make me feel like the 24 year old that I am. I attempt to dress like most girls my age but the fact is, heels aren't the best footwear to chase after a two year old and I would like to keep the nice clothes I do have, just that way. And so, every morning I find myself scrounging for an appropriate 'cool nanny outfit' but end up wearing the same thing everyday, skinny jeans, one of Colin's over-sized sweaters and my flat ankle booties. Go on say it, 'c'mon you can do better than that,' and I realize this, I do, but the truth is, I have no want to try any better. It's comfortable and I can do all the necessary running around. However much I may dislike nannying, it is still a job. Not to mention I get to go to the zoo at least once a week.... So until I find something more appropriate and satisfying, I cannot bitch and moan, I need to be thankful for what I do have and find simple ways to make myself happy while being a mom for the day. To all the moms in the world, I give you credit. It's a hard knock life.
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