I’ve been writing this monster post about Mazzy’s Bat Mitzvah (all the party details finally) and there was one set of moments/memories that stuck out, so I thought I would just give them their own post. All those moments involve Ruth.
Man this got me. I was a nanny for a family in Portland and The Kid (official online moniker) was 9 when I started. I was his nanny until he was 14 and took him to Hebrew school twice a week in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah. I don't think I could have been prouder of him if he were my biological child. That was my kid up there turning into a young man and I was beaming. The fact that you recognize and celebrate the importance of Ruth to your family and your kids and amazing. She is family.
This is honestly so precious! I've been reading your blog and following your social media since Harlow was a baby. It feels like Ruth is a part of the family and I don't even know you. For you to recognize the impact she's had on your children AND to respect it even more.... just so amazing.
This. Is. Everything. I am proud to know Ruth personally and she is one of the most special people out there! I cried through reading most of this post. Ruth, you're a gem! xoxo
I loved this piece. I think that it’s very difficult to explain just how close a nanny can become to your family when it’s a good fit. The stories here moved me to tears. Our nanny has been with us for 9 years, and in many ways her relationship with my children is as rich and complex as mine, in a different way. I never really understood how tightly bound we can become to a person whose initial relationship with us is economic and transactional, but then becomes so much more. I hope that we have enriched our nanny’s life even a small amount of how she has enriched ours! It sounds from your description that Ruth has been the same unexpected strength and blessing to your family.
This is so beautiful! How lucky are you and Ruth to be in each other's lives for so long and to provide a constant care for your children! And now your friend's children!
Thank you for writing this! Ruth is very blessed to be recognized so widely. I’m a nanny myself where it is more common to have daycare over personal child care and so I’m quite often left feeling behind the scenes so to speak. I will be leaving at the end of the school year after 10 years with four kiddos; my worst fear is our connection being lost after leaving. Your post gives me hope that I have been a special part in raising their kids and that will last forever.
I worked in a nursery during university, then went on to become a primary school teacher - and I've already seen many of those babies and toddlers sitting in my classroom as smart, kind, capable children. If that makes me emotional and proud I can't even imagine how much love Ruth must have for your girls! What a special lady, and what a privilege it is to be part of a child's life.
Man this got me. I was a nanny for a family in Portland and The Kid (official online moniker) was 9 when I started. I was his nanny until he was 14 and took him to Hebrew school twice a week in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah. I don't think I could have been prouder of him if he were my biological child. That was my kid up there turning into a young man and I was beaming. The fact that you recognize and celebrate the importance of Ruth to your family and your kids and amazing. She is family.
This is honestly so precious! I've been reading your blog and following your social media since Harlow was a baby. It feels like Ruth is a part of the family and I don't even know you. For you to recognize the impact she's had on your children AND to respect it even more.... just so amazing.
This. Is. Everything. I am proud to know Ruth personally and she is one of the most special people out there! I cried through reading most of this post. Ruth, you're a gem! xoxo
Ok, just crying here at my desk. 😭
This just highlights the importance of family that you make. ❤️
I’m in my late 30’s with two little kids of my own and will still visit my old nanny when we’re back visiting.
I loved this piece. I think that it’s very difficult to explain just how close a nanny can become to your family when it’s a good fit. The stories here moved me to tears. Our nanny has been with us for 9 years, and in many ways her relationship with my children is as rich and complex as mine, in a different way. I never really understood how tightly bound we can become to a person whose initial relationship with us is economic and transactional, but then becomes so much more. I hope that we have enriched our nanny’s life even a small amount of how she has enriched ours! It sounds from your description that Ruth has been the same unexpected strength and blessing to your family.
So sweet!
I love Ruth! I'm a fellow Hispanic so seeing posts about Ruth are refreshing and I really enjoy them!
This is so beautiful! How lucky are you and Ruth to be in each other's lives for so long and to provide a constant care for your children! And now your friend's children!
I think we’re all a mess after reading this!
This is so very special. We have a similar relationship with our previous nanny, and I know she will always be a part of our lives.
Thank you for writing this! Ruth is very blessed to be recognized so widely. I’m a nanny myself where it is more common to have daycare over personal child care and so I’m quite often left feeling behind the scenes so to speak. I will be leaving at the end of the school year after 10 years with four kiddos; my worst fear is our connection being lost after leaving. Your post gives me hope that I have been a special part in raising their kids and that will last forever.
I love this beautiful tribute to Ruth!Truly blessed to have had such a wonderful relationship and now sharing that with another family!❤️
Just sitting here at my desk with tears in my eyes. What a beautiful tribute to Ruth. ❤️
This got me all teary eyed as well! What a beautiful tribute to such a central person in your lives!
I worked in a nursery during university, then went on to become a primary school teacher - and I've already seen many of those babies and toddlers sitting in my classroom as smart, kind, capable children. If that makes me emotional and proud I can't even imagine how much love Ruth must have for your girls! What a special lady, and what a privilege it is to be part of a child's life.
Wow! That one hit all the "feels"!