With the start of the new year comes the one year anniversary of our nanny share. When Ruby and her share care buddy Ian first met, Ruby was 3 months old, and Ian was in utero. Ian's parents met with us and the nanny to discuss the possibility of a nanny share. However, it was not until a year ago, when Ian was 3 months old and Ruby was 7 months old that the nanny share officially began.
From the beginning, it was clear that Ruby and Ian were opposites. Ruby was quiet and mellow and completely immobile. Ian was loud and excitable and could not sit still. Ruby would be happy to sit and listen to books and play with blocks all day. Ian is happiest when he's able to run around freely, explore every nook and cranny, and bang things together that make loud noises. Despite being almost 4 months younger, Ian crawled and walked months before Ruby gave any sign of even trying. When we first child-proofed our house, it was entirely for Ian's benefit.
Despite being complete opposites, Ruby and Ian have always had a great deal of affection for one another. When out on a stroll in their double stroller, Ian would often take Ruby's hand, and when the nanny tries to stop him for fear that he might put her hand in his mouth, Ruby would get upset! Ruby and Ian have a special greeting when they first see each other in the morning of crawling up to one another and bumping heads.
Although many of Ruby's little friends are openly affectionate with everyone they meet, offering hugs and kisses to all, Ruby has always been much more shy and reserved. The first person I have ever seen Ruby hug, aside from me, Steve, the nanny, and her dolly, is her little buddy Ian.
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