Tribute to a Nanny-Siti

We have a great babysitter whose husband also works for us as the family's driver. Her name is Siti, and the husband Mul. Siti is a kind, intelligent and very committed person as our Nanny. We have 3 children, Azra 8 yrs old,Tara 7 and Maska 5. Siti has worked for our family for about 6 years, and her loyalty shows by her presence with us. During her employment she has been assisted by few numbers of Nannies who comes and goes like the average Nannies in general of about 1-2 yrs working in a family at a time. But she always stays. She does great things for us, and always gives that extra mile in her profession. For instance, on Ied holiday which is a big deal here in Jakarta, Indonesia where all the workers takes 2 weeks break from urban cities and go back to their kampongs (hometown usually small rural cities in Indonesia), she often accepts my wife's request to take postponed holidays. The fact that she gets extra pay and the big hassle of going home with about 4-6 million other people in poor public transports (it's our tradition) does not rob our appreciation towards her voluntary decision not to take her full rights of 'mudik' (the massive exodus back to hometown after full year of working in urban cities). She is also an intelligent, pro-active nanny who takes her time in selecting nutritious ingredients for our children since the first time they can eat solid food post breastfeeding. Complete and balanced diet comprised of meats, vegetables, proteins and vitamins and minerals were her priority blending it all into one delicious meals. She has polite manners which she also conveys to our children, answers our house phones speaking to the annoying sales pitches of credit cards and loan lenders, she even collects warranty cards to our newly purchased house appliances. Yes, we are very fortunate to have Siti as our House Affair Manager, I should say for all her efforts. Today is her first day of her leave for 1 week to attend her sister's wedding in her hometown, an appreciated gesture of postponing her right of 'mudik' back in September, 2 months a go. This is my first time writing a blog, and I purposely choose to write about Siti as a tribute, an honest appreciation of all her help that contribute to our family's happiness greatly. It is because of her presence in our family, that my wife has been able to focus more on being patient with my foolishness, which I must admit I've done more than few times.. for 15 years of our marriage.  I realize I have Siti to thank for because of the fact that we as a family, can have quality time together, our kids behaving angelic, our jokes, laughs which leads me to be grateful, and content as the head of the family. Thank you Siti Qolimah,  we couldnt of have done it without you. And please know that you are forever part of our family and this blog entry is dedicated to you, and for all loyal, educated, committed yet under-appreciated and profesional Nannies out there. I also know that she may not be able to read this in English, but I will ask my wife to read it for her in Indonesian. Ayub, Eva and our 3 kids: Azra, Tara and Maska.