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17 Struggles Only Nannies Will Understand

It's not as easy at it looks.

Kelsey Hall

Jun 06, 2016

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17 Struggles Only Nannies Will Understand

I have been a nanny to the same family for about six years now, and I love my job - and yes, being a nanny is in fact, a job. That being said, I have faced countless struggles along my way to becoming a Mary Poppins wannabe.

1. You’ve had a great day, filled with laughing and fun activities, but right before bed they gang up on you with simultaneous meltdowns and your day is ruined.

2. When the kids ask some weird, personal, grownup questions and you have no idea how to answer it, or even if you should.

3. When you come into work and you see the kids are sick, you know that you’ll be sick the next day…

4. When brother and sister start fighting over something you don’t even understand, you just watch and let it happen because you have no idea how to stop it.

5. That moment when you step on one of their small (of course) pointy/sharp toys that is still lying on the floor after you’ve begged them to pick it up.

6. When you’re telling the kids what to do, and they keep asking, “Why, why do we have to?” “WHY?!” Because I freaking said so, that’s WHY!

7. The struggle of knowing every theme song to every cartoon on Earth.

8. When you have to be brave and get over your irrational fears because the kids heard a weird noise, and now their house is filled with ghosts.

9. Feeling stupid when trying to help them with their homework, that you don’t even understand.

10. Going out in public with them and getting the judgy looks, because people think I’m 22 years old with two kids. No I did not have these babies when I was 15…

11. At dinner when they’ve already eaten all the chicken nuggets and macaroni, their stomach magically starts to hurt so they can’t eat their broccoli. But don’t worry, they will still want dessert.

12. Getting through bath time without tears is something to be celebrated.

13. As a nanny, you spend more time with the kids than you do with your own friends.

14. Calling me a babysitter is a sure fire way to piss me off.

15. When I get asked what my job is and I say nanny and their response is, “No, I mean real job.” REALLY?! You think being responsible for two small human lives isn’t a job?

16. At the end of the day, you love your job so much that you don’t want to the kids to grow up so they will need you forever.

17. And you also love the fact that you have become an irreplaceable member of another family, and you will do anything to protect those kids…because they’re basically yours.

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1. You’ve had a great day, filled with laughing and fun activities, but right before bed they gang up on you with simultaneous meltdowns and your day is ruined.

2. When the kids ask some weird, personal, grownup questions and you have no idea how to answer it, or even if you should.

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4. When brother and sister start fighting over something you don’t even understand, you just watch and let it happen because you have no idea how to stop it.

5. That moment when you step on one of their small (of course) pointy/sharp toys that is still lying on the floor after you’ve begged them to pick it up.

6. When you’re telling the kids what to do, and they keep asking, “Why, why do we have to?” “WHY?!” Because I freaking said so, that’s WHY!

7. The struggle of knowing every theme song to every cartoon on Earth.

8. When you have to be brave and get over your irrational fears because the kids heard a weird noise, and now their house is filled with ghosts.

9. Feeling stupid when trying to help them with their homework, that you don’t even understand.

10. Going out in public with them and getting the judgy looks, because people think I’m 22 years old with two kids. No I did not have these babies when I was 15…

11. At dinner when they’ve already eaten all the chicken nuggets and macaroni, their stomach magically starts to hurt so they can’t eat their broccoli. But don’t worry, they will still want dessert.

12. Getting through bath time without tears is something to be celebrated.

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16. At the end of the day, you love your job so much that you don’t want to the kids to grow up so they will need you forever.

17. And you also love the fact that you have become an irreplaceable member of another family, and you will do anything to protect those kids…because they’re basically yours.

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Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

8. I need food. Where is the closest place to get food? I need it stat.

9. This is the longest day of my life. I need a drink, or two, or three.

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