So a year ago I spent most of my days living out of my back pack.(see picture) After a sabitical from work (i.e can't get a job in Germany) I have once again picked the backpack back up. However this time it's not to go into the Grand Canyon, but to a play date and the pack contains a 19th month little girl. Yes what you are thinking is true, someone has intrusted their little girl to me; can you beleive it.
I have graduated from a "Hausman" (made up German word for a guy that does not have a job) to a "Manney" or a Man/nanney. While some men would consider it a major blow to the ego to
A. Not be able to get a job and
B. Be called a "Manney"
I have decided to take a different approach for a couple of reason.
1) This little girls is really very cool
2) I have not laughed this much at work in a long time
3) I get to take a snack break
4) Her books are at my reading level
5) If she has nap time that means I have nap time
6) She is really funny
7) I get to play hide and go seak
8) Old ladies smile at me and say what I think are nice things to me in German when I take her out on the town.
9) They have a killer 401 K plan.. (not really)
10) I get to ask questions like "are you poopy"
2 comments:
I love that you're doing this, and I think you'll be awesome at it. Have fun!
Elana is a very cool little girl and is in many of my photos from Berlin. You have had soooo many jobs over the years (sometimes 2 or 3 at the same time), but this one is definitely unique! I'm sure you are terrific at it. Go Patrick!
Love,
Mom
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