In-home "manny" - WDYT?

GRKaters

DH and I have been looking for a nanny to watch DS at home while I work part-time. We've had a few leads but nothing concrete yet. Last night my sister's husband called asking if we were still looking. He's a teacher (just graduated, so not ACTually a teacher yet, but looking) and is off for the summer. He and my sis have babysat DS a few times, so he's not a stranger to DS. My DH's only concern was me being alone in the house with him all day; I said I could go work at any cafe with Wi-Fi if that's a problem. Didn't cross my mind until he said something. What would you think about this situation? He said he could also do some handy-man type tasks around the house and walk the dog during naptimes if I wanted.

We'd have any nanny, BIL or otherwise, for 2-3 days, a total of 10-15 hours weekly.?

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Gina418

Why would it be a problem for you to be in the house alone with him (although technically you wouldn't be alone - ds would be there). That's weird.

Other than that, if he works cheap and you trust him with your child, I would go for it. 

misjenn

I would do it. I am sure you DS would love to have some uncle time too.

kgb1411

is your DH jealous, or does he think you two will fight? 

Anyway, I think it sounds like a great situation until the fall when you are stuck looking for someone else again.  

mabst196

I also don't get why it would be an issue with you both there?? I say if he's family and fits the bill, I'd go for it.

NewBlue

I have no idea what your BIL is like but I find it a bit odd that your DH is uncomfortable with you being in the house with family but would be okay with a stranger just because it is a female?  My main concern would be "employing" family.  I just think it could make for an uncomfortable situation if he is not doing things how you want.  Could cause a rift between you and your sister.

emiliemadison

Your DH is truly concerned about your own BIL being in the house with you without any other adults? REALLY?? Unless your BIL has some history of weirdness that you didnt mention then I'm baffled as to why your husband (and you??) would be worried about him. And if either of you is worried enough to question him being alone with YOU in the house all day, then why would you let him be alone with your child?

secuccaro

Why doesn't your DH trust your sister's husband?  This sounds awesome to me!

Judah'sMommy

Why would your DH have a problem with you being in the house with a man 10 hours a week?  Strange.

But like PP said, you'd also be stuck finding someone else in the fall.

hayleydeee

I don't know the specifics of your situation, but it doesn't seem any weirder for you to be alone with him than with any other nanny. It sounds like a great idea to me!?

GRKaters

Yeah, I don't know why that was his only concern. Like I said, didn't cross my mind until he mentioned it. I did bring up the "but a stranger is ok?" aspect. BIL and I have no bad blood at all; he's a good 5 years younger than me and adores DS - and his wife. I said we could do a trial run before deciding for sure.

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