Just about anyone who knows me (Toni) knows that I'm a nanny. I love children. My life basically revolves around minors anywhere from 3-years-old to seniors in high school. I nanny the three most amazing kids on the planet. So, I may be a little a lot biased, but I believe it to be true. Mateo is the quirky, genius 7-year-old. Seriously, I am constantly stumped by his sheer knowledge. He's currently reading the Harry Potter series! Julia is the gorgeous, fun-loving, 5-year-old (and only girl). She always makes me laugh and has a way of bringing peace among the siblings. And Nico is the funny guy of the bunch, 3-years-old. That kid can get me to laugh at anything….and he has the BEST facial expressions of any child I've ever met. I've had the honor of being their nanny for just over two years now, and I've seen total change in all three of them over the past 2 years. It's hard to believe that they're growing up so quickly (I can only imagine how their parents feel).
Today I picked the kids of from school as I always do when I work and Julia told me she wanted to get ice cream. She's always asking to get ice cream, so I like to take them every once in a while. At first I asked her if maybe she would be willing to get something a little healthier as a snack, and her response? "Toni, ice cream will only make you a little fat. It's okay." WHERE in the world does this sweet, innocent little girl get stuff like this?! I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Nonetheless, I couldn't help but chuckle at her humor. I mean, she's only 5. I don't think she quite gets what she's saying. So, I gave in. On the way to Flapdoodles (best ice cream in Rochester), she asks me if they'll have ice cream in Kailand (she meant Thailand but can't say it). She asked me one time where I'll be on her next birthday, which is in September, and we'll be in Thailand on The World Race. I laughed and told her that they probably did. "Good, because I'm going to mail you some if they don't". Shes too kind! I love that little stinker.
Some of the kids' famous quotes:
Julia: "Toni, I like picking my nose."
Nico: "Toni, you silly goose."
Mateo: (in reference to the Harry Potter books) "These books are too predictable for me."
Julia: "My booty only smells a little bit funny."
Nico: (knocks himself upside the head) "Ow. That hurt. No! It was funny."
Mateo: "When I turn sixteen, I'm going to paint my car like a rainbow."
My heart is sad to know that I only have 4 months left with them, but I knew that this job would end one day. I think they understand that I won't be here much longer, and they are always asking me questions about all the places we'll be visiting. That's a good sign, though, right?
Julia and Nico on a photoshoot we had last summer. <3
Julia and Mateo. Such sweeties.
All three of the wonderful kids I nanny.
