WANTED: Au Pair/Nanny to become a part of our family and share the joy and mayhem of our family of five! Hi! We're Mary Lynn and Daniel from Houston, Texas and we're looking for an au pair or nanny to help us raise our three wonderful children. We have truly been blessed by God in our family. We were high school sweethearts and have been married for 18 years. Daniel is a manager with an energy company and Mary Lynn is a Dentist. Our son, David (age 6), and our twin girls, Tyna and Mae (age 2 1/2) are fun, sweet and the joy of our life.
David is austistic, but is very high functioning. His speech is limited but he understands everything that is said. He could read at age 3 and has a very sharp mind. He is well behaved, has no medical problems and, unusual for austistic kids, is also very affectionate and warm. You do not have to be an expert with special needs children to care for David -- he is not difficult at all. All that is required is that you make an effort to reach out to him and you two will be fast friends. He attends school 30 hours a week, so you will mainly be working with him in late afternoons.
Four years after David came along, we were blessed with twin girls. They may have been born on the same day, but they are very different personalities. Mae is very independent and our "tomboy." She knows no fear, loves a new challenge, and sharing her fun with her playmates. Mae lives BIG and loves BIG! Tyna is our "little lady." She loves people, dolls, shoes and always wakes up with a smile on her face. One day we think she will become a cheerleader because she is very warm, energetic and quick to make friends. The three of them make our home a place of laughter, joy and fun.
Our focus as parents is to help our children grow to become mature, self-controlled adults who respect others and love life. We love them unconditionally and believe in lots of hugs and kisses. We also know they need boundaries that are enforced. We are more concerned about the growth of our kids' character than keeping a clean house. A messy heart is more of a concern than a messy face. Our kids have been taught to respect others, and that includes their nanny. Some parents side with their kids against their nanny. We, on the other hand, expect our children to honor their nanny and will work with you to shape the hearts and minds of our children. They are very good children, but they are still children who need boundaries.
We have had a live-in nanny for the last two years. Elisabeth left us recently to attend graduate school, but she is still a part of our family and we miss her very much. We are looking for someone with the same warmth, love of children, and sense of responsibility to join our family. Some parents hire a nanny because they don't want to raise their own children. We are not like that -- we are very involved in our children's daily lives. What we are looking for is a sweet, Christian to join us in raising our kids and become a part of our family. Mary works three days a week and those days would be long. But we do not expect you to care for the children 24/7. Generally your nights and weekends would be free. You would be welcome to share meals with us and join in the fun, but also welcome to retire to your own quarters for some peace and quiet. As much as we love our kids, everyone needs their time alone. We think we did a good job of respecting Elisabeth's privacy but loved the fact that she felt so at ease sharing our home.
Houston offers all the benefits of big cities, but with the unique flavor of Texas. We have all the arts, major sports teams, many unique cuisines and lots of attractions you can enjoy. You could see NASA, the world's largest rodeo and take in a ballet all in one day. Mary's parents have a cattle ranch nearby so if you'd like to be a cowgirl we can help you realize that dream. San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, South Padre Island and New Orleans are only short trips away and make for great weekend getaways. When would also welcome you to travel with us when we go - and not just to watch the children...
Texans are warm, friendly and quite use to visitors from around the world. California and New York are nice places to visit, but Texas is truly a unique experience.
We hope you'll consider joining us to share in the organized mayhem we call our family. We look forward to hearing from you. God bless!
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