Practically Perfect in Every Way

We just finished up two nanny interviews. It's so draining, emotionally, physically. The two potential nannies today were nice. Quite the adjective, eh? What I really want is a Mary Poppins. Who wouldn't love to have Julie Andrews as their nanny? I've always had an affection for singing nannies who are practically perfect in every way. "If you want this choice position, have a cheering disposition..."Ali, the first of the nannies in question (and is it just me, or does the plural "nannies" look strange?), was pleasant, although reminded me of a Winchesteresque cheerleader. She wore Abecrombie. Bad sign. My father had not prepped questions for the interview, so for the majority of the time, the five of us sat there in silence. She left earlier than planned, and we said that we'll call her.Susan, the second prospective nanny, I liked quite a bit more. She brought along her two children, Sarah (age 10) and Stephen (age 12). We had a delightful conversation (yes, you read that correctly -- DELIGHTFUL!), about things ranging from homeschooling to how everyone in her family is born on the same day as the presidents on Mount Rushmore. It would have been a little complicated orchestrating the schedule, and also having the two kids "work" for us, too. I liked Danielle better, but I still feel slight remorse for not hiring those kids. Can you imagine, at age 10, having to go to job interviews, and being rejected? Great way to build self-esteem.So, it looks like Danielle shall be our new nanny shortly -- not Mary Poppins, to my chagrin.I have been updating this darn livejournal too frequently. I need to stop.~Jenn