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Goodbye Summer 2022

Coming back to school is very exciting, but there is so much at home that will be missed! Over the summer, I was able to nanny for two little boys that live in the same neighborhood as me and sadly this will be my last summer with that job. I have been working for the family for the last three year and it will be the hardest goodbye. I was able to watch these boys grow up and while I know it won't be the last time I see them, it is the last time I will be with them all summer. 

My boys did not only have an impact on my life, they were able to be a part of my family. Every day when we would go to the lake on the golf cart, we would always make a stop at my house to see all my pets and say hi to my family. After a couple weeks they learned when the windows were open, they would be able to yell my siblings and mom's name and they would all come outside to say hi to them. Additionally, they had little chores they would do to earn a popsicle. One of their favorites was watering the plants or taking in or out the trash cans. Once a week, their whole family would come over for dinner because our family were always close and while I am in college, they want to keep having the dinner and FaceTiming me after they are done just so I feel involved. 
Some of the highlights of the summer included going to the zoo, the farm, the lake, having picnics, and having lemonade stands. One of the biggest benefits of working in my neighborhood is my best friend also works there for two little girls who are the same age as my boys so we were able to hangout almost every day! This summer may be over but I am so happy that I made so many memories that will last a lifetime. 

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  1. HallieAugust 24, 2022 at 9:35 PM

    Babysitting is such a fun summer job. It is always sad when you work with kids and you have to leave, you don't realize the impact you have on them until you're not around. I had a few kids at my summer job that always notice when I'm gone and it breaks my heart.

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  2. alaina caseyAugust 24, 2022 at 9:45 PM

    This is absolutely adorable!! The fact you get paid to do something you love and make memories with those kids is so wholesome. Your neighbors will remember you forever; you have significantly impacted their lives, if you know it or not. I'm glad you had a fantastic summer, but I'm happy you are back!

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