Personal introduction

I am a very easy-going, fun loving person with a great sense of responsibility. I am looking for an au pair position where I could use my skills and experience and at the same time meet new people and learn new things. I enjoy spending time with kids and together we have great time - we are never bored as there simply are too many interesting things to do, discover, learn or make. I used to look after my nephew nearly every day from the day he was born until he was 3 years old (due to my sister's health problems) and we did all sorts of things together - from being all-painted-blue Smurfs to riding a carbon box fire engine. I believe it is extremely important to let kids just be kids and help them to develop their own personality and originality. My personal opinion is that your childhood will leave a mark on you for the rest of your life - and it is up to us, adults, to make them as happy, carefree, amazing and filled with imagination as possible. I do not believe in any type of punishment as a method of discipline - a child should be taught to distinguish right from wrong through guidence and explanations, not fear. I am prepared to take care of children as well as help around the house - cleaning, cooking, shopping, errands, etc. I'm ok with pets and I enjoy them being around. I'm looking for a family that will treat me with respect and in return I will do my best to fulfill their expectations. Alternatively I would take a position of a housekeeper.