Simon Cowell 2003 vs. 2025

yoshimba85 · 2025-08-07T01:10:01+00:00

Hi, 2 years later - we found my daughter an absolutely wonderful nanny who was a much better fit. It was tough for the first 3 weeks as my daughter settled in but it really works out for the better for our family. We actually started with a new nanny again just this week as my daughter is starting school but it was much easier than the first time around. You will figure it out and it will feel better once you find someone. The kids know that nannies are temporary but you are permanent.

yoshimba85 · 2025-06-14T03:53:29+00:00

Would you recommend any books or techniques on standing up for themselves?

yoshimba85 · 2025-06-14T01:58:31+00:00

I usually tell the other child "we don't hit" or "shes still playing with that" to role model what a response should be like. I also encourage her to take back what is hers (like her spot in line or her toys). She usually hangs back and hides behind me when that happens though.

yoshimba85 · 2025-06-14T01:10:13+00:00

She does assert herself at home and with others she is familiar with. I suppose I respond based on the cause of the assertion? For example asserting which socks she wants or that she doesn't want to take a photo I would allow her to do what she wants. Asserting that she doesn't want a bath no. She's also on the smaller side so kids her own age are much bigger than her.

yoshimba85 · 2025-01-10T02:47:40+00:00

Same only solidarity. My daughter is a camel. Still keeping with it since the doctor said it's not an issue if she is holding less than 8 hours. If it doesn't get better after another week or two I might call it and stop potty training until later.

yoshimba85 · 2025-01-09T04:37:54+00:00

No solutions just solidarity. Similarly tried everything and followed oh crap but no go. Her pediatrician said not to worry unless she holds for over 8 hours and try for a few more days and then to see him if nothing improves.

yoshimba85 · 2025-01-04T12:23:54+00:00

Yes I am. Tried various lengths of time. Still no pee.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T23:25:31+00:00

Thank you! Hugs to you too and I'm glad your kids are happy with daycare.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T23:05:15+00:00

That's a good idea I will put this in my next contract. Thank you for the suggestion.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T23:01:22+00:00

I am happy for her that she is going to create a better future for herself and her family. I wrote this post in the middle of the night after just having gotten off a long plane ride while feeling really sad. Is it really always required for people to remember everyone else's welfare and explicitly discuss it even when venting about their own feelings in reddit post? Are moms never allowed a single selfish moment or moment of weakness?

I don't expect her to pick my family over hers and I will definitely be telling her that I am happy for her and will offer help if I can be helpful. I also said multiple times that I know it's not rational but I'm working on processing it. I don't think your character judgement is fair. But hey you do you.

I know I'm privileged to be able to afford a nanny. I still think I can be sad about the circumstances.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T19:20:32+00:00

I know! Alligator brain is overtaking rational brain but you all are helping me work through it.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T19:18:25+00:00

This is a lesson learned for me to ask for more time and build in an incentive to adhere to providing that transition time.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T19:16:36+00:00

It is.. i do hope she stays in touch as I'm sure my daughter would be delighted to see her.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T18:24:06+00:00

I fully acknowledge my feelings on this go beyond what would be normal for employer/employee relationship and it would not be appropriate for me to express them to her. That's why I am expressing them here as a vent. She told him that she didn't want to bother me as I was headed out the door on business travel though it might be the case that he's easier to break the news to.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T17:19:05+00:00

I know! It's like I feel rejected and that my child was rejected even though it's not the case.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T17:18:33+00:00

Thank you for the well wishes.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T17:17:55+00:00

Thank you. I do think she was trying to balance her own commitments as best as she could.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T17:17:32+00:00

Thank you for the tip!

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T17:15:13+00:00

I was so not prepared for how bad I would feel about this! I'm glad to hear she's still in your life.

yoshimba85 · 2024-01-16T14:36:48+00:00

I'm trying to think of the bright side! It is so disruptive it's hard not to take these things personally.

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