I have lucked out the past 3 ½ years or so…. I have never really had to hire a babysitter. We have always had family or friends that could watch our kids for us. We have been thinking of hiring someone for the past year to watch our kids on an occasional basis; however the idea of it has completely frightened me. Which is silly since I started babysitting other people’s kids at the age of 12! I had no problem taking care of kids and babies were never really a problem. But the idea of a kid taking care of my kids’ kind of freaks me out.
It took me a while to get used to them…. I feel like I am punishing someone to watch them that don’t know them! They really are good kids, and usually only act out when I am around! What is my deal?!
So the time has come. A very, very close friend of our family has passed away and we must get a sitter as there is no way I will miss the service nor will anyone in my family. I have it all arranged, and I am really excited to be able to go stress free and be with my family, however, the call to the sitter was one of the hardest I have had to make! She seems wonderful and highly recommended. I hope she will like the kids enough to do it again. I cannot believe I am so neurotic to freak about this. Has anyone else gone through the anxiety of this? Or am I completely deranged?!
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When you do get a good sitter, you'll love it. We have a teenage girl who lives close by, is the daughter of a former co-worker of mine, and is very good with the girls. She sits for us all the time, and it's actually been a relief sometimes to have someone you can call and not feel like you're asking the grandparents over and over again, or imposing upon a friend. Hope the babysitting goes well for you guys!
Well, with no family in town we have become very reliant on our baby sitters. I have found it shows your child to trust others and it helps you make connections with the community. Remember it takes a village and that there are so many people out there to love and trust. And they will fall in love with your boys, who couldn't!! Miss you guys, and anytime you are in Virginia you are sure to have a favorite auntie to babysit!
the initial meeting went great! Garrett totally flirted with her, which means he likes and trusts her. He is a sucker for young pretty girls. We will be using her on Saturday. :)
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