Host Mom, Lani, is a busy first time Host Mom with almost 3 year old adorable triplets, 2 boys and a girl. At the playground with the triplets running, climbing, eating, laughing and going in all different directions, I spoke with the Host Mom about her experience having an au pair.
Here is some of Lani's personal Au Pair Care story shared below:
Lani says, If you are a parent of multiples, you probably have a little more difficulty in finding suitable childcare than most. And if you are a parent of triplets or more.. well, it’s even harder. I stayed home with my triplets for their first 2 years, and loved every (ok, not every) minute of it. After the kids were born, I couldn’t have imagined having the kids in daycare, and even if it was an affordable option for us (which it is not), I envisioned spending countless days in the pediatrician’s office while I missed work. A nanny would cost $15 to $20 an hour, which would also make it not worth the expense. And another prohibitive factor: my husband and I both work irregular hours/schedules that would make it hard to find a childcare provider who could accommodate us.
After two years of staying at home, our bills were piling up, and I was starting to itch to return to work. The opportunity arose, and I knew I had to find affordable childcare that would allow me to take it.
Lani and her husband contacted Au Pair Care and matched with a 26 year old au pair, from Thailand, Ploy.
Lani says, It is like we have a new member of our family, and I am very happy with our choice. I was very nervous (as I’m sure she was as well) about having someone we didn’t know just come and live in our home with us, but as time goes on, it is getting more and more comfortable. She is great with our kids; calm, patient, and kind. In our home we have a very chaotic vibe; always rushing and anxious, and her calm presence sort of balances us out. My husband and I can now go out once a week- something we haven’t been able to do since before our kids were born. I am able to go to the gym a few times a week, and even keep up my blog! I also love that I do not have to get up early to get my kids ready to go to daycare, and rush to pick them up at a certain time. I try to schedule our au pair to work a little longer than my workday, so in case I run late, there’s no need to rush.
Lani says, There are just so many great aspects to this form of childcare, it truly is the perfect fit for my family.
Au Pair Care offers a program discount for Host Families of multiples. Ask your local Area Director how you can have a rewarding childcare experience just like this Host Mom of triplets.
AuPairCare is the leading au pair agency providing live-in childcare services to American families since 1989. Designated by the U.S. Department of State, Au Pair Care offers superior childcare to fit your family's unique needs.
