Our Growing Family

I was chatting with my brother this morning, just the usual kumustahan, asking us how we’re doing especially the kids.  I told him we’re doing great and everything’s ok.  Then he said things are doing ok on their end too except that they need a nanny for their youngest child when my sis-in-law goes to school again this June.  I heard about it already since my aunt told me that my brother asked him if she can go to NZ come June.  Unfortunately she can’t since she’s looking after my cousins’ kids in Tandang Sora.  And this is where I’ll be having a problem.

My brother told me that they’re asking his MIL to look for a replacement for Ate Rose (Lance’s nanny and our ever dependable helper) since they might get her this June.  I was shocked when I heard that because I did not know that they’re considering her na, coz I heard before that since my aunt can’t make it, they might ask either my mom or dad to stay with them for a few months.  But my parents can’t visit them yet for some reason that is why they’re considering Ate Rose.  I can’t say no naman to them since Ate Rose was with them for 10 years and I got her lang when they migrated to NZ.  And we had an agreement that they will get Ate Rose in due time.

So if their plans will push thru, I’ll have a very big problem.  First, Lance will start schooling by June and since both Paul and I are working, Ate Rose will bring him to and from school.  And if we will have a new nanny, I am hesitant to entrust my son to her.  Second, Ate Rose is the one who cooks in the house.  And if she will leave, who will cook for us?  Does it mean now’s the time that I should really learn how to cook?  I remember when we don’t have a nanny/helper during the holidays.  It was Paul who’s in-charge of the kitchen since I really don’t have a thing for cooking.   haayy…  Third, I am not worried whenever I go to work if I leave my kids with the nannies only since I know I can trust Ate Rose.  That even if Hannah’s nanny is new, she can still see if the nanny is really taking care of Hannah.  If we will have a new nanny, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to leave my kids to them while I’m at work with no other relative to accompany them at home.  Haayyy….