How to be "the best nanny ever"

Being a nanny is like being a part-time mom. I'm sure moms all over the world will disagree, but us nannies have a hard job! We have to feed, entertain, keep the siblings from choking the other one, and attempting to discipline without over stepping the boundries of mom and dad. Being a full time nanny of two 6th graders is even harder. Entertaining boys all day long is a task for a super nanny.

I have been planning for this summer for a month or so now. Maybe even more. The only way I was gonna keep my sanity while being with the boys for 30+ hours a week. I planned lessons, science projects, and art projects. I endlessly looked for fun field trips and activities to take them on and researched creative ideas on Pinterest.

I  also created a reward and consequence system to keep them from killing each other. They each have their own jar in which they can earn "Gems" for going above and beyond. They have a list of items they earn Gems for and a list of things they loose Gems for. In the end they can spend their Gems on treats. It's been working amazing well so week!

I also bought a big backpack and pulled together my "Nannypack"

I have overpacked it a little bit, but I swear I have used every single thing in the bag so far. Here's what I have.. 

First Aid Kit with the works

Phone charger, headphones, Iphone cord.

Huge Water bottle

Kindle and Magazines

Card Games in a case

Snacks- I keep a homemade trail mix in an old crystal light container

I also have sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and sunglasses for these super sunny Denver Days. 

The cards I keep in my bag have been a lifesaver when we run errands or even just sit at the house. I just pull them out for the boys to play and it keeps them entertained. 

I also keep a kit in the back of my car with a swim suit, towel, picnic blanket, socks, tennis shoes and a sweatshirt for the cools day. 

I created a control room space in the house with schedules, library cards and receipts, gem rules, and summer contracts that the boys signed. 

I also picked up the summer reading program for the boys so they can win some cool prizes through the summer. 

Everything I put together has been such a life saver. Laure and Gary (my bosses) have been super impressed by how well I've kept the boys occupied. The boys even told me I was the best nanny they have ever had. Warmed my heart. 

Even after ending the day with zero energy I wouldn't trade it for the world!

Until Next Time,

Jasmine