Mary

This is Mary. She has been Tay's "handler" for as long as Tay can remember. She is the reason why I was able to work FT+ these past 6 years. It's crushing that it's time to move to the next phase of our story because it means not having Mary in our lives almost every day.

Mary is my kids' third grandma. Every single one of them feels that way.  We are so blessed that she was willing to be here for all of us all of these years! 

Although Tay was the focus, Kinzie has the best bond with her.  

 She may not have popped into Mary's pic for her birthday IRL but she was always quietly listening to what she said. 

Anyway, the best part about Mary is that she is open to adventure.  

When we moved to Elmhurst, we were two weeks in as a party of seven.  Taylor's big siblings were all daycare kids but the places I liked were full and we didn't know what the other kids would need in the transition.  Thankfully, Kevin's cousin Sarah nannied that first year.  When the next school year started, she announced that she would go back to school as well.  We had until Monday to get a new person in place! 

We didn't know where to start.  So Kevin went to the bathroom (to talk to the two women the cleaning company sent over).  Kevin asked if either of them had experience as a nanny?  No, but the other woman said Mary could do it.  Mary said she would be open to it and she had kids and grandkids of her own.  Kevin hired her on the spot!    I remember Mary calling me to ask if my husband talked to me? Because she was starting on Monday.  Oh yes, Mary came into our lives just like that!

Best connection ever.  Thanks Mary! #ittakesavillage #thirdgrandma #family