I anticipated, last week to be hard and hectic. In reality, it was even worse and turned into an insane one. Without going into much detail, today, let’s just say we are back into a new nanny hunt. Every time, there is a new one, I always discuss and set few rules of do’s and don’ts. The main one is our approach to discipline R without harming or hurting her and letting the nanny know that we have surveillance camera in the house. Well, the next morning she showed up to tell me that in her years of nanny career, no one ever told her not to hurt the child and my conversation made her “feel very bad”. Though we are in deep trouble to find a new one ASAP, I suppose it is a blessing in disguise that she quit.
I took off from work the week before, while we waited for this lady to start, so I couldn’t just take another week off from the new project. Having no family in town, my husband had to fly back home Tuesday night to chip in by working from home. Both our bosses preferred we do what we can instead of taking the week off, if possible. We got through work by not scheduling overlap meetings and working late hours and early mornings, last week. This week, I called in the backup childcare service that my work offers, for set number of days a year, while we continue to interview. What that means is that R will be again with a new person for the week and not settle until we find a permanent(?) reliable and caring nanny. I hate every time she has to go through the nanny transition period and often wonder if I should just quit my job. It’s a catch-22 because I also want to set an example for her that a woman can have a successful career and a loving family. It’s one of the hardest dilemma of my life.
With all that’s going on, I am in no mood to share a recipe. Instead, I am sharing few photos of the beautiful coastline from our Italy trip. Looking back at these photos calms me down and I hope you enjoy these while I take some time to come back with a new recipe, hopefully, soon.
After a short stay in Naples, we went to Pompeii for a day trip, before going further south towards Amalfi coast. The co-existence of mountains and ocean is breathtaking. Although the general architecture of the buildings are different, the cliffs, the water, boutique shops in the villages reminded me so much of our Santorini trip. We explored Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Rovello along the coastline.
Spending few fabulous days in the southern coastline, we headed to north towards Tuscany en route to Cinque Terre. Cinques Terre, “The Five Lands”, composed of five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, is a hiker’s heaven. Breathtakingly beautiful cliffs, charming villages, ragged, steep hiking trails overlooking the sea truly set Cinque Terre National Park apart from any other national parks I have visited.
The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, both are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and both are breathtakingly beautiful in their own ways.
Gorgeous Amalfi Coast photos!!! I think living there might be like experiencing paradise every single day…For while, I just can dream about it.
Thank you, Denise. Totally agree. Living there would be awesome.
I feel your pain and anxiety. Must be hard for your little one to have to go through so many different people. I hope your dilemma is resolved soon. On a different note, these photos would instantly calm me too. My father lived in Italy for a number of years and I can only imagine what it was like to wake up to such beauty.
Nazneen
Thank you so much for your heart warming words, Nazneen. It is hard to see my angel going through so many changes and we are trying to ease it by modifying our schedule, but it’s still hard.
Breathtakingly beautiful!
Thank you, Angie.
Beautiful!!! We havent been to that part of Italy.. Would love to be back!!!!
Thank you.
I know that dilemma Lail. I hope things fall back in place for you. BTW beautiful photos. Love the colour in the last ones.
Thank you, Shruti.
Those photos would make anyone relax. I hope you get nannied very quickly and life gets back to whatever normal is at your house. Your photos remind me of my last trip to Italy and bring back happy memories.
Thank you, Maureen. Relaxing place indeed.
Though the childcare situation is still not resolved, we are getting there.
What amazing views!
Thank you.
Oh dear! I so wanna go to Italy once again. Gorgeous photos and love the vibrant colors!
Thank you, Kankana.
Oh my…I hope you’ll find a loving, caring and responsible nanny soon. I know it’s not easy to go through the transition with new nanny. But I’m sure there will be a perfect someone out there. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous picture. They are all beautiful and I feel peace and calm looking at them. 🙂 Take care.
Thank you for your kind words, Amy. Having the perfect someone care for the most precious thing in the whole world is very important.
Glad you like the photos.
Many of us can empathize with your concerns but hang in there…taking the time to make the best choice for your child will be worth it in the long run when the right person comes into your life and hers.
These photos are so beautiful; I long to travel to Italy; your images only make that longing stronger.
Thank you for your kind words, Barb, about our child care situation.
We loved the Italy trip. You’ll be surprised at the beauty of the country when you visit 🙂
Just wow! Really amazed. It made me think again, I must visit Italy during my upcoming Europe tour.
Thank you! Glad you find the photos inspiring. If you have the time, I highly recommend Italy. Absolutely amazing.