What is being an au pair all about?
My host family and I are a great match although I actually had planned to find a host family in New York. But seriously…it’s not the place that is important, it’s the family you stay and live with for so long! In all these 11 months we haven’t fought once and we’ve had a lot of fun! We both (my host mum and I) knew right after our first talk that it was going to work out well. And since it worked out that well I just decided to stay with them for another year.
What is it all about? I tell you it’s all about playing, changing diapers, the right temperature of milk in the right sippy cup with the right top, hot dogs without the ends, pony tails with three hair elastics + headband + barrettes, making tubs, making yummy lunch boxes which every other kid in class is jealous of, making the perfect pancakes, watching the baby so he doesn’t choke, break toys, crumble drawings or chew on favorite stuffies and a lot more! It’s all about spending enough time with everyone and having a lot of fun! I know the kids so well and figured all their special needs out and the nicest things they give me are baby smiles and hugs and drawings from the girls. I love them all they’re great! I’m so glad I don’t have to leave yet and can’t wait for the next fun 13 months!
1 year ago
by Larissa Feigl
