To the kids I am so lucky to get to nanny,

I know our time together won’t last forever, which makes even the hard days a little easier. I am incredibly blessed that God allowed our lives to intertwine, and I’ll hold your sweet love in my heart forever. Mornings where I walk through the door and you come running, calling my name, will be a memory I keep in my heart forever. Although I know I am nowhere near ready to have children, I am so thankful I get to have an impact in your life.

While I have taught you many things, like how to play Red Light Green Light, or which is your left and right, you have taught me so much more. Without you, I would have never learned about every dinosaur that walked the planet, I wouldn’t be able to recite every word to "Rio 2." But more importantly, I have been reminded of how having a kind heart is an amazing quality, and being able to forgive someone no matter how many times they hit you or are mean to you is important. I am continually impressed with the creativity and imagination that always shines through when we play games; if it’s Transformers or hide-and-seek, there is always something new and exciting that you come up with.

Thank you for loving me so much even though I make you say please, or don't let you hit your brother. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family. Thank you for always giving me a big squeeze hug, Eskimo kisses and always letting me tickle you. Thank you for allowing me to learn and love in ways i never have before.

As the summer comes to an end, I know that getting to see you so often is also coming to an end. It is so bittersweet, I am already looking forward to getting to come play again next summer. I can only imagine how much you will change and grow over these next few months.

“I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck,”

Your forever grateful nanny