Nanny’s Schedule Is Just Like Mom’s

I could relate to Maria Hanhela, the nanny in the article on child care (“For One Nanny, The Day Is Long and Exhausting,” Feb. 17).

My day begins at 7 a.m. with a 5-year-old and 1-year-old. After fixing breakfast, I take the 5-year-old to preschool with the 1-year-old in tow. Then come endless errands.

Maria’s days and mine are very similar, although mine typically don’t end until 9 p.m. when the children go to bed; and I perform the cleaning and laundry chores since this household doesn’t have a housecleaner.

I’m a mom. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining. I love being able to stay home with my children. What I don’t like is the reputation stay at-home moms have about how easy they have it because they didn’t work outside the home. It’s time people’s minds were changed about the importance of nurturing and caring for children.

MARILYN RIKY

Ventura