Our Wonderful Nanny - Mimi!
We have had the pleasure of having Mimi be the full-time nanny to our baby girl since she was 5 months old. Beatrice is now 13 months.
My husband is british French and I am American living in Chiswick both working full-time. We have been offered relocation to the US so are very sad to be leaving Mimi.
In the early days going back to work was a tough choice for me but the minute I met Mimi I was put at ease and felt confident with our little Beatrice in her care.
Mimi is extremely warm, fun loving caring and nurturing with an abundance of experience from childminding to nannying and working in a nursery full time.
Mimi helped guide us through the weening stage - new foods, getting on a nap schedule, doctors appointments, making fresh food for Beatrice picking up her formula and food needs, bathing her, etc. I had to go to the US for a month on business and Mimi and Beatrice came with me which made the trip so much better!
What was most special and impactful I think is Mimi would get out several times a day and actively seek out new classes (Little Gym, swimming, play groups and more) or just meet friends and play dates at the park, farm or zoo.
In my mind Mimi's ideal family would be a trusting lovely family that allowed her to suggest activities and schedules that are good for both the baby / children.
We will certainly miss Mimi tremendously and the next family that has her will be VERY lucky indeed.