Her name is Harper Belle Clemons, and she is an absolute doll. I've never really experienced a moment like the one I did when I went to visit her in the hospital. You watch babies coming into the world through family members, and friends, whatever, but when it's finally a baby of one of your closest friends, you can't even really describe the feeling that overtakes you when you see that little face looking back at you.
Being a nanny is honestly one of the greatest jobs in the world. Babysitting is cool, but I don't consider myself much more than a babysitter to certain kids I watch. Getting to know Harper's needs and what comforts her and her schedule is so much more of a responsibility than some might think. When you really care for a baby you learn so much about their personality; what each of their different cries mean, how a certain look or movement can tell you so much about what's going on with them, a happy coo and an angry coo, etc. You learn that they need their bottle to be at a certain temperature to enjoy eating it, and you learn what songs make them laughing until they are pink. You are overjoyed when they learn new tricks, like rolling over or blowing raspberries, SO much that you don't even mind when they do it while they're eating their sweet potatoes and spit them all over your face and shirt. You cry when they laugh, because you know they love you and you cry when they cry, because you wish you could make it better.
Another one of the best parts of working for Jamie and Mike is seeing them excel at being parents and to feel like a part of such a warm and loving family. It is truly a joy to walk in the house and see this beautiful baby every morning, and I can't wait for the adventures we've yet to have, and the memories we've yet to me. :)
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yay!! :) :)
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