Some folks have asked me:
"How did you find your nanny?"
"Who watches your children?"
"How do you throw such big parties with 2 kids and a career?"
"How in the hell do you manage to keep a home AND work?"
"How do you have a life?"
The answer is always - the Brazilian Nanny Network.
Yes, there is a network out there. It's not secret, but it often overlooked by dazed and overwhelmed parents who have never been to Brazil, and do not speak Portuguese.
The Brazilian women who I have met have been gentle, warm, strong, loving, and dedicated.
Do I have more stereotypes to throw out there? Yes.
I can say that in my unscientific pool of experiences of maybe 20 Brazilian nannies (current, former, and in action), I have observed that Brazilian nannies have also been conscientious, educated, neat, and energetic.
Last but not least, I really have enjoyed learning more about their cultural perspective on children, playtime, food, and family.
That said, I have yet to really learn much Portuguese from these women, as I have been talking to them in my butchered Spanish. They don't even speak Spanish, but they piece it together better than when I speak English.
It's not perfect, but I am pretty happy with the relationships and help that I have had so far.
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