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20 Confessions Of A Full-Time Nanny As Told By Fran Drescher

Because no one else can make the appropriate facial expressions for the disastrous and adorable toddler moments I've experienced.

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I've been in the business of childcare since I was 16-years-old. And let me tell ya, it's quite an interesting job to take on! It's the perfect gig for someone in school or looking to earn an extra paycheck on the side. It allows college students and those wanting a less demanding job the opportunity to have flexible hours, usually good pay, and a chance to build a relationship with the family.

Don't get me wrong. There will still be days where your patience is tested, just like any other job, and unavoidable accidents will happen on occasion. The adorable 3-year-old little boy and 20-month baby I've had under my care for nearly a year are especially imaginative with their creative ideas and clumsy mishaps (like all kids that age)!

So, without further ado, here are some of my personal experiences dealing with toddlers as told by GIF's of the original nanny herself, Fran Drescher.

1. When the 3-year-old gives a good bite to the leg to "see if it tastes good".

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2. When you nail an activity that everyone loves.

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3. When you get everyone down for a nap at the same time.

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4. Coming down the stairs after successfully juggling and squashing two chaotic meltdowns.

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5. Your face when asked why you aren't laughing after a 13-year-old boy flung goldfish all over the interior of your car...

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6. When they say your name for the first time, lisp and all.

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7. An exact reaction of the splash fest during swim lessons that is unavoidable.

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8. The face you make when the baby refuses to eat anywhere else except your lap.

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9. The sheer joy that ensues after you fix what was thought to be a toy broken forever.

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10. Stressing out about if you used hand sanitizer after handling a snot-covered toy.

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11. Pretending to be shocked when the 3-year-old tells you water is wet.

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12. When you walk in to see a war has erupted involving the content of the snack cups.

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13. When you realize there's an intense stare-off happening to determine who is actually in control.

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14. When you're watching the baby monitor and realize the next Olympic champion is training in his crib.

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15. How you blow off the question of where babies come from.

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16. When you make a bomb lunch that isn't rejected immediately.

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17. The face you make to the kids when rushing out the door (with plenty of hugs) on Friday.

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18. The reaction after being told "I love you" for the first time by a 1-year-old.

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19. Welcoming the parents home when the day has been a disaster and all you have to offer are adorable, grumpy children.

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20. How it feels to re-read your favorite books to them.

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Fran Drescher is the OG nanny. Growing up watching her wacky way of handling kids, I never thought that one day I'd be dealing with similar ordeals! I started working as a nanny in high school to help earn fun money, but now I'm well versed in the art of juggling little ones. I love every second of it, even the not-so-pretty ones.

To be honest, it's a fun gig for students to get a peek at the parenting world! And maybe learn a thing or two about themselves while dealing with little ones!

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20 Confessions Of A Full-Time Nanny As Told By Fran Drescher

Because no one else can make the appropriate facial expressions for the disastrous and adorable toddler moments I've experienced.

1. When the 3-year-old gives a good bite to the leg to "see if it tastes good".

2. When you nail an activity that everyone loves.

3. When you get everyone down for a nap at the same time.

4. Coming down the stairs after successfully juggling and squashing two chaotic meltdowns.

5. Your face when asked why you aren't laughing after a 13-year-old boy flung goldfish all over the interior of your car...

6. When they say your name for the first time, lisp and all.

7. An exact reaction of the splash fest during swim lessons that is unavoidable.

8. The face you make when the baby refuses to eat anywhere else except your lap.

9. The sheer joy that ensues after you fix what was thought to be a toy broken forever.

10. Stressing out about if you used hand sanitizer after handling a snot-covered toy.

11. Pretending to be shocked when the 3-year-old tells you water is wet.

12. When you walk in to see a war has erupted involving the content of the snack cups.

13. When you realize there's an intense stare-off happening to determine who is actually in control.

14. When you're watching the baby monitor and realize the next Olympic champion is training in his crib.

15. How you blow off the question of where babies come from.

16. When you make a bomb lunch that isn't rejected immediately.

17. The face you make to the kids when rushing out the door (with plenty of hugs) on Friday.

18. The reaction after being told "I love you" for the first time by a 1-year-old.

19. Welcoming the parents home when the day has been a disaster and all you have to offer are adorable, grumpy children.

20. How it feels to re-read your favorite books to them.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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