Well… time is absolutely flying by! I don’t know where to begin and my mind is in chaos mode. This past week being a nanny was so enjoyable, which was so nice considering school was the exact opposite. The twins were sleeping well, eating well and playing happily most of the time! Ahhh… what a relief! The girls are even rolling over! They have both mastered getting from their backs to their stomachs. The bigger one can also get from her stomach to her back! This is very exciting! This week I was also lucky enough to have one of them spit up all over me! There is nothing like a baby with a full stomach of milk just spraying it all over you.. this was such a joy! There is not much new to report here… so that’s all I have got.

What can I say... I love being a nanny. It is honestly one of the most challenging jobs at times, but definitely one of the most rewarding. Working for twin girls makes it even more challenging. One wants to eat while the other just wants to be held and if they don't get what they want what do you think they do?... Yes, cry. I have learned to be okay with them crying, but sometimes it just tests my nerves. This past week I watched them for two days. One of the girls just cried unless I was holding her. I don't know what her deal was, but I could not put her down without her having a fit. Luckily, her sister is much easier going. They have cloth diapers, which has been a totally new experience for me. I guess it makes sense because it has to save a lot of money. "In addition to the considerable cost savings, by using washable cloth diapers you are also helping conserve valuable natural resources. Recent studies report additional benefits of cloth diapering which include a lower incidence of diaper rash, earlier potty training and avoidance of harsh chemicals found in disposable products." http://www.clothdiaper.com/
http://www.diaperpin.com/howto.asp
I have found a few sites that provide a lot of information and success stories that go along with using cloth diapers. I would have never thought in a million years that I would even consider using them, but in my research I can definitely see why people do use them. There are many different options of what kinds to purchase, where to purchase them, how to wash them and so on. There are even services that will come to your door and get the dirty ones to wash and bring you a clean batch. They have different options as far as ways to clasp the diapers together as well. I have learned that the t-shaped claws they have to keep the diapers together are very sharp! I cut my finger pretty good on one of them! Well, that is all I have this week. Think about the benefits of cloth diapers!! It could help you in the long run!

This past week I took the CPR course at Hartshorne health center here at Colorado State University. Unfortunately, the instructor didn’t show up on the first day of class so we were unable to complete both CPR and First Aid training, but I was able to get certified in CPR for infants, children and adults. This training was about three and a half hours long. We met in a conference room in the basement of Hartshorne Health center. There were only three students total, which made it easy for us to learn quickly as well as easier on the instructor. We watched a lot of video as well as practicing on adult dummies as well as infants. I can honestly say that one of the hardest things for me was practicing helping an infant that had been choking. You have to hit the baby on their back in between their shoulder blades, which was just kind of hard for me to imagine doing to an actual infant. I really enjoyed learning how to do CPR correctly as well as the Heimlich. I think that many people can benefit from knowing these kinds of skills. The reason I took the class was because I am a nanny for twin girls that are four months old and their mother recommended I take it. But I think that it can help people get jobs as well as being just good knowledge to help in sticky situations. These classes are offered many times a week at many different locations. The Red Cross has a website that can better direct you to exactly what kind of class you need and want. www.redcross.org. Also, there are many different handouts that can be found at places like your local health center.

I realize that it has been awhile since I have posted anything new. Sadly, I have not nannied for about two weeks becuase the girls grandmother is in town. I have not even really interacted much with children since. I really find myself missing out on holding babies and having funny conversation with toddlers. I look forward to informing you more on my CPR class that is on Tuesday and Thursday (18th and 20th). Also, I will start working again on the 24th, so I hope to have some good stuff to tell you about! Until then, feel free to let me know what you have been learning or lately pondering!

This is a cute thing a child said that I found on a great website. Check it out!

I have a precious 4 year old daughter named Kelsey and the other day we adopted a male cocker spaniel (adorable little dog). I was bathing my daughter in the bath tub when suddenly the dog came running in, my daughter started screaming to the top of her lungs - "No mama, he can not come in!!" "But honey, I answered, he is only a dog!" "But mom, he is a BOY!!, and I am naked!"submitted by M. Robinson
http://blessingsforlife.com/funnythingskids.htm

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Hi everyone! I am so excited to be learning how to work with blogs and making new posts. This page is for anyone and everyone. It can be used to give advise or tell about things you are learning while working with children. You could also talk about experiences you have had with raising your own. Funny things kids say is always a fun thing to post! This site could offer advice as well as be a space for sharing ideas/frustrations/joys when dealing with children. I want this to be fun as well as informative! Be creative!