For families who hire a maid, sometimes the maid turns out to be more than just a maid eventually.
Recently, we went to the airport to pick our maid up. She had just returned from a one month holiday to her home town. At the airport, there was another maid which just arrived. As soon as she arrived, a little boy ran to her and gave her the biggest, happiest, unreserved hug. A hug like that is meant for someone he obviously loves a lot. Many maids who take care of little children end up almost being their primary caregiver and the little ones have taken to them.
As for us, as soon as the maid came out, she and I were so happy to see each other, we gave each other a hug while the children looked on. The maid has warmed our hearts during her stay with us for four years. She is my good friend and companion. The children are often amused by her and like to chat with her although they don't give her the unreserved hug that the other little boy gave to his maid.
That is because I am not used to the idea of the children being closer to the maid then to me, so I have carefully not allowed this to happen. I am still their primary caregiver. The maid helps me with the housework and lessens my burden but she does not help me with the kids. Easy for me because I am a SAHM. However, in homes where both parents are working sometimes, the maid ends up almost the primary caregiver and the kids love them dearly.
When you have someone living in your house, you form relationships with them and sometimes the maid ends up being more than just a maid.
Monday, August 06, 2012
More Than Just A Maid
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So very true. Even with mothers or mother-in-laws who care for their grandchildren. My son is understandably closer to my mom than me.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, like you said, it applies to in laws too, the bonding with the other caregiver. :)
DeleteTotally agreed with you, some kids end up closer to the maid than their own parents. I do not have a maid, naturally I am a mother cum maid, :DDD
ReplyDeleteOr a maid cum mother. Haha.
DeleteI am so happy for you that your maid really came back, as promised!! Did she change? If so, is it for the better? Or is she more arrogant now? I am still maidless and really thinking of hiring another one. After having a maid for 10 years, it is really tough to live w/o one now. I thought that I can spend more time with the kids and go slow on my online biz but I end up spending lesser time with the kids as most of my time is now spent on house chores!
ReplyDeleteNo change, same person accept for new hairdo. :) I know what you mean about spending more time on household chores for that one month I had to do it while sick!
DeleteI would love to have a maid or housekeeper. Even if it was just once a month ... once a week? :-) I would be the same as you - primary care for my children. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThere are pros and cons of having a live it maid. Fortunately, we have a good one. :)
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