I can spot them within minutes. They’re the ones that hold my baby, even while (gasp) standing up, with such ease and grace. They elicit coos and happy sleepiness. Their transfer techniques are impeccable–arms to arms, arms to crib, crib to changing table. Suddenly, the baby is capable of long, intelligent conversations (finally, someone speaks his language!). I’ve dodged church nursery duty all these years, and now I’m paying the price: awkwardness. Those church nursery types have no reason to google “how to hold a baby” or “how to change a diaper.” Meanwhile, after 7 weeks, I’m still stumbling and bumbling.
Sidenote: I’m still in the dark about whether that paper around the diaper legs is supposed to go inside or outside of the diaper. Anyone???
So to all of the past and present church nursery volunteers out there, I say “bless you.” I stand in awe. If only the nursery were free of other germy kids, I would gladly put my child into the care of someone like you. Until then, please come visit this blog and bestow your knowledge on me!
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Church nurseries are full of germy kids? I thought they dip them in antibacterial gel before they let them in. Kinda like an antiseptic baptism. Well, color me clueless as well.