Day 41 - Manny Bag

Hey friends.

It's been a while since I tried to do one of these so here goes...and yes, just like Kate Winslet, these are real...

Mr. Nanny, I have two random questions.

1. Do you plan on sort of saving the blog entries, if at all possible? Just to show the kids in the future when they're your age, I mean. I think they would get a big kick out of seeing what they were like and the funny stories about what they did and how they acted so long ago.

2. Have you ever thought about showing some of the drawings you make? You talk about drawing often for the kids so I'm assuming you have some skills. I doubt you just make stick figures like I do. It would be kind of cool to have an image of the superhero kids and stuff like that. Then again, maybe I'm just an easily amused simpleton. It's probably the latter. But I guess it's a random idea if you need something new to post about.

-Matt

Hey Matt. I don't really like the fact you didn't include any pertinent details about yourself like where you're from making this email look totally fake but I liked your question...

In order:

1) I absolutely plan on saving these posts for them...What would be really great is if someone else saved them for me in the form of a book you could buy at your local (fine, Barnes & Noble) bookstore. Because that would mean I'd have gotten paid for this which would make me pretty happy. But on a more serious note, it's definitely something I need to get around to doing before the Internet folds up or Blogger.com shuts down because its free and all.

2) Guess what Matt? I'm in a good mood today so let's get crazy, yeah?

Batting lead-off is Owen with this little ocean scene I drew him...I thought he did a really nice job with this...It's peaceful yet vibrant. I'm very proud of how this one came out.


In the 2 hole, the X-Men Rogue drawing that Ethan KILLED. I love how he really put some passion into the black framing of Rogue. Definitely sets the tone and captures the moment. There's darkness in Rogue and he made sure, as an artist, that he got the point across to the rest of us...


Next question!

Not only is chocolate milk not bad for you...it improves endurance!

- Kate in New Orleans

Thanks Kate! See people...I'm doing them a favor by improving their endurance...I figure if they keep this diet up into their early twenties they will absolutely give the Kenyans a run for their money in 2024...

I wish I could attach the research paper that supports Kate's argument...It's very lengthy and impressive and does, in fact, state that chocolate milk improves endurance. Which is shocking to me. Who would have ever guessed that?

NEXT!!

Hi Mr. Nanny,

I just wanted to say, I love your blog. You seem to be doing a great job; I'm sure the kids love you. Your hysterical personality is obvious. I have a few questions I was wondering if you could answer/explain?

1) What has been the most challenging part of being a male nanny so far?

2) Do you think the parents will pay for you to come on vacations?

3) What's your least favorite kids show you've had to watch?

4) What's the kids' favorite flavor of ice cream?

Much love,
Homeless in Knoxville

Holy Crap! How nice is Knoxville where even the homeless can get access to my blog? Are you kidding me? If I was homeless in Richmond and somehow found a computer and saw this post, I would probably hitch hike to Knoxville...But then again, if I found a computer in Richmond then it wouldn't be that different for me here than it would be in Knoxville. So scratch that idea...But this person also signed off with "much love" which is exciting. I mean, what are the chances there is a homeless Jamaican reading this blog in Nashville, Tennessee? Gahlee, I've got goose skin right now.

Back to your questions

1) Worst Aspect: Wiping asses...and having people think I'm weird and or without direction in life.

2) Paid Vacation: I don't think they would want to take me on vacation. But if they did, I think the fact I was being taken on vacation would cover all pay. So no.

3) Least favorite kids show? Easy - Crashbox on HBO...That show was TERRIBLE...

4) Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: I don't know. Probably chocolate...but after people freaked out when I fed them ice cream daily for the first week we haven't gone back down that road...

Thanks again for your question Homeless and good luck out there.

NEXT...

Hey Mr. Nanny!

Question - As I read through some of the stories. I'm confused by the whole "the kids get their own movie" concept. Are there 3 DVD players in the living room, each with a separate TV and so they all sit there and watch their respective movie, concurrently? This seems insane to me, but if true, can I come to the CEO's for March Madness next year? Or do they rotate and each only watch their own movie, one at a time? This also doesn't seem realistic to me. However, if neither of these scenarios in fact play out, why are they confused with the "1-for-all, all-for-1" movie concept? Do they not all watch each others movies anyway?

Please advise. Possibly with a diagram.

Sincerely,

Cold (but warming up) in Chicago.

Hey Cold in Chicago...Thanks for writing! Folks, take note - this is a GREAT question. Really, well done...

Anyway, unfortunately the CEO & CFO's living room does not resemble a Best Buy showroom. Dagger, I know. To answer your question, there are 3 DVD players in different rooms in the house. Basically, I just split them up and hit play.

The "1 for all, all for 1" approach was not a resounding success and has never been attempted again. Surprisingly, they usually do watch each others movie...although Owen rarely takes a serious interest in Summer's princess movies (not that Ethan's all geeked up about them or anything...)

However, to really emphasize the arrangement we have going I have drawn you a diagram. On construction paper...


Alright, I didn't have too many other questions that were relevant so I'll cut it off there...Hopefully this little bit will convince others to fire some questions my way.

Thanks to everyone who has emailed me saying anything at all...I really appreciate all the kind words and such...

Except for that guy who said he was going to kill me. That one was NOT cool.