So when I was at work yesterday I met the grandmother of the 2 boys that I nanny for. Well I should probably explain to those of you who don't know what I have been doing with myself lately! I found a job being a Nanny for a family with 2 boys (Charlie 15, and Sam 13) plus there 3 cats ( Coco, George , and Emily!) and dog Rodger. The boys are obviously a lot older so my job is pretty basic. I am there to cart them around to friends houses, tennis lessons, make dinner, keep them out of trouble, ect. In all honesty most of the time there is absolutely nothing to do so I end up watching animal planet or playing with the animals, Very low key. So back to my story. Yesterday I met their grandmother. She is this sweet lady that travels the world and collects Orchids. We hit it off and talked for hours and when it was time for me to go home she told me to take home this Orchid with me. I told her no but she insisted. It is this gorgeous purple and yellow one that she got in Florida a few weeks ago. I didn't know much about them so I stopped by this wonderful garden center on my way home to get a new pot and learn what on earth to do with it. I met this cute old Asian man that I could hardly understand (makes me wish you where here Richard and Nathan!) who re potted it for me and told me how to take care of it. This guy was so sweet! He even packaged it up all cute for me with a bow and everything!
He really did a good job. He even put all of this moss on it and made it look so pretty! :)
Here is a close up of what the flowers look like. I love how they are outlined with white! This also makes me miss you Marinke! (lol, probably spelled that wrong!) You would love this garden place, there are all sorts of Orchids everywhere!
I had to take a picture of the pot because it is so perfect for me. I am obsessed with swirl patterns and I just feel in love with this pot! So thats about it for the Orchid. Lets just hope it survives the car ride home!!!
2 comments:
We miss you a lot too. Especially since we are staying at the Primary Chips, Lily and I expect you and Nick to come around the corner and see us at any time but remember you are so far away.
I am so excited for you, being able to nanny the old kids is the easiest job I almost stayed out longer when I was a nanny to switch to being a nanny for an older boy. Just don't let them get a crush on you.
Yep I am sure me and their grandma would really hit it off... I love orchids, they are quite finicky though but I have found that getting them from someone who grows them or knows a lot about them really helps so you are very lucky it should last and not die on you.
I am so happy to hear from you on your blog please feel free to call me even if you need to just vent to someone I am always there. Love you lots. Jen.. aka (Marinky)
LOL! I think a crush is the last thing that is going to happen with these boys!! They are absolute sweethearts but they definitely dont like that their parents and I have made strict rules of not playing video games all day, and especially that I enforce them. It really is the easiest job though, which can be a good and bad thing(way boring). Nicholaus and I miss you guys so much as well! I think of you guys so much but I swear I am the worst person at keeping in touch. I feel horrible about it and hopefully this blog will make things easier. I can not believe how big Lilly is getting!! It makes me want to cry sometimes seeing pictures of her growing so much and we are not there to see it! We just got very attached and spoiled living so close to you guys for so long! We miss all of you so much and cant wait to see you again soon. Much Love! Emily
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