Being a working mom and wife is tough at times. Though my
family had my full attention on my week-offs but on working days, managing
office and family sometimes got too hectic that I felt like running away just
for a moment.
My friend suggested me to get an au pair for kids. I didn’t
like the idea of living with a stranger under the same roof. My friend, Annet
had one at her home. She told me to spend some time with her so that I could
change my perception. Luckily it worked for me and still I thank Annet to
introduce me to this amazingly helpful concept of getting childcare.
I contacted Select Au Pairs to help me throughout the process. God really
wanted to see me and my family happy. I got an au pair, Zoe. I had few
requirements and she totally fitted the bill.
She was from a well off family from London. A sweet bubbly
girl who knew what her responsibilities were. From the first day at my home, my
daughters Zara and Holly fell in love with her. She took care of them when I
was home and when I wasn’t. She used to take them to school, playgrounds and other
kids’ activities. She also helped me in house chores. She had her studies to do
but she managed everything so well.
She was like a member to my family. She wasn’t too young or
too old, she was just 21. At times when I used to be tired from work, she used
to talk to me and her words used to be calming and supportive at the same time.
She had a good rapport with my husband too.
We all were a cute family. I never thought I would accept her
the way I accepted her. Sometimes I, my husband and Zoe used to talk about
issues related to her college and our office. We used to have grown-up talks
which would just go on and on. She was like an elder sister to my kids; a
friend to my husband; and both friend and sister to me.
She loved us and we loved her. We extended our contract with
her and she stayed with us for two more years. We all grew together as a
family. It has been 2 years since she moved out and we are still in contact.
I thank Select Au Pairs to introduce me to Zoe, another member of my family.
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