NANNY SHARE
I don't think I even knew what those words meant 2.5 years ago but...my how times have changed. When our nanny Rebeca left in January we faced a tough decision - was Griff ready for day care? Were mom and dad ready to give up help at the house right when session was getting started? Could we manage Cal coming home (even for partial days?). We did what all smart people do - we improvised. We knew everyone was happiest with Cal in day care full time - Shauna could affirm that if we had any doubt. Griff was ready for day care but mom and dad weren't - with legislative session getting underway, we felt like we needed MORE help at home instead of less. But how could we afford it? Along came Mike's friend Katherine McLane and her new baby, Jack. Jack is now joining us for a nanny-share arrangement at our house with our new nanny, Kristin. She takes care of both of them every day except Friday when Jack enjoys some quality time with his momma. Jack is a newborn from right around Turkey Day 2008. He is adorable and Griffin loves him. He is affectionately known as "Baby Jack." Getting bigger every day, he is a super sweet baby. We love watching him grow and Griffin loves to read to him (see pics). Kristin is doing a great job with both boys which is sometimes a harrowing experience. Huge pat on the back to her! Fun pics here.