There has been a lot of serious discussion going on in my household recently.
My helper has been with us for coming to two years and a decision has to be made soon as to whether she would be continuing. Should we decide not to keep her for another contract, we would have to source for another helper really soon.
There are pros and cons to each course of action. On one hand, our current helper is awesome with the kids. Not only does she ensure that they are clean and well fed, she also plays well with them. The kids are always happy to see her as she is to see them. With her i know for sure that the kids are safe. That I feel, is the biggest draw.
She is also able to keep the household running with minimal intervention from us. Clothes gets washed, dinner is prepared, the house ......