See you later, Not goodbye

With everything going on in the world - 2020, Covid-19 hits and we have been in "isolation" and "social distancing" for the last 10 weeks. 
The news, conversations - everything we knew about interacting with people, how we behave in public and what behavior we accept has changed.

The things that once took top priority in our everyday lives has changed. Our jobs and careers no longer define us. 

I've watched my families employment change. And with that, I'm no longer a daily appearance in their homes, lives and most importantly in their kids lives. 

This really hit me this week, when unexpectedly, my mornings won't include 5:30am alarms. Packing my breakfast, toothbrush and clothing for every season (early starts are freezing!). No more planning Friday treat day and coffee runs. No more finding shoes, reminding if the kids have a jumper or checking the clock to be at school on time.  No more morning laughter or Music, question's like "how are babies born" at 7 am.

I've watched these kids grow from needing help getting everything ready, to sticker incentives to complete independence in getting organised.  They grown in height and some, tower above me
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I'll enjoy the sleeping in a bit longer on the cold mornings for a week or so, but this is a defining moment. 

For me, what I do is more than just a job,  I know they'll be just fine. They will enjoy the change and kids are resilient and adapt well. 

But for me, It's not goodbye, It's see you later - because for all my nanny kids, I am always here to remember the fun, laughter and challenges we all got through.  Here is to a new version of what I do. 

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