A family that buys you Nutella is the best kind of family!

Dear Alderson-Team,

The description to the au pair job said: Taking care of children, cooking and cleaning. But what I've got was so much better.

Lily, Adele and Georgia, you girls give the day so much more detail and love. The best thing about you girls is your craziness, love and excitement, especially about farts and burps. I love it! You girls have given so much love which made my time with your family even more special. I love you guys very much. Lily I remember how you as the oldest showed me around the house and Adele you introduced me into the wonderful world of fairies and unicorns whereas Georgia, you called me 'mum' in the first few weeks which all of us found hilarious. We have made so many memories which I will forever keep in my heart.

You guys are the most well-mannered girls that I know and your parents can be very proud of you.

Speaking of - My lovely 'host parents' Rachel and James, where can I start to thank you guys of how kind-heartedly you welcomed me into your home. Thank you for the trust you gave me with your wonderful children and beautiful household.

I was really nervous before I started after my rematch but you guys made me think it was worth waiting for the right match. I am very blessed to be part of your family as I experienced an awesome kiwi Christmas.

You took me to my first rugby game and the cherry on top was my birthday, where you threw me a surprise New Zealand- themed party and a helicopter ride as a present! I couldn't believe my luck to have such a wonderful host family who gives so much! I hope you realise that you are the sort of humans people need in their life and I am happy to have and know you. You raise your kids with respect and kindness and I admire that. Rachel and James, you are hardworking people who deserve all the good things in life and so much more.

I can't believe my journey in New Zealand is nearly over but while it lasted I was the luckiest girl to be matched with you guys.

You involved me in so many things as a family which made me so happy to have found you guys. I will forever keep the memories with me, all of the cuddles with my girls, the banter but also what I learned from my dearest host parents. As people always say: 'It's not a good bye, it's a see you later!' I am looking forward to the many more memories we will make in life.

As I can't win the lotto for you I hope that making you the Host Family of the Month can show you how much I love and appreciate the five of you!

Much love.

 

Vicky - your weird German!