Back on the job

So after being out of work for an extra couple of days due to Irene, I'm back on the job. After being away for almost a week AC did not want to see his parents leave, whining, crying, tantrum, and I always hit a wall of not knowing what to do. I don't know whether to intervene and make him cry a little more but ultimately getting him to calm down or should I let his parents take care of. So there I was a seasoned nanny frozen like I didn't have my sea legs back yet, ultimately I took him outside with his mom and he relaxed. After they left he was back to being his normal bubbly self. Anyone else ever feel like they are dealing with two different kids? AC is one type of kid when I'm there and then acts like a complete other crazy out of control child when a parent is there. I can never gain control of him when we're not alone. But luckily for me these last couple of days we've been alone which is good because we've also been without electric so it would've been horrendous. Nothing around us is open parks, YMCA, zoos, playgrounds everything is closed due to hurricane Irene, so Tuesday was difficult at first but then we ended up going to a flower shop and looked around, picked some flowers, it was nice. Nap time was a little difficult because of it being so quiet that every little noise seems sooo loud. Today was much better but since everything was closed we stayed home and just played outside. Anyone have any fun activity suggestions? We played outside, watered the flowers, had some water play, went for a walk, did some sidewalk chalk, arts and crafts, and of course some imagination play but then after those I ran out of ideas! Potty is still a battle with a huge accident today that ended in a change of pants but overall its been pretty good week. Tomorrow my week should end unless I end up having to work on Friday, but either way I'll keep you updated!

XoXo Nicole