Comments on: things babysitters wish we knew: part four http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/ a place for your soul to breathe Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:38:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ever wonder what your babysitter is thinking? http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-30756 Ever wonder what your babysitter is thinking? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:33:34 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-30756 [...] you’re curious about who babysitters call when they have a question, you should definitely check out what Emily has to say about that. Hint: it’s not [...] [...] you’re curious about who babysitters call when they have a question, you should definitely check out what Emily has to say about that. Hint: it’s not [...]

]]> By: Krista http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-19446 Krista Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:23:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-19446 just caught up on these, thanks to your re-post. my superfabulous babysitter just got married TONIGHT, and we are back to the beginning. it all sounds so true, and I feel well armed as I begin the search for a new sitter. thank you, and thanks to the girls! just caught up on these, thanks to your re-post. my superfabulous babysitter just got married TONIGHT, and we are back to the beginning. it all sounds so true, and I feel well armed as I begin the search for a new sitter. thank you, and thanks to the girls!

]]> By: Lorissa H. http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-19429 Lorissa H. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-19429 Oh and I thought of something else-<br/><br/>A lot of times the parents come home and ask "So,were the kids good?" <br/><br/> Luckily I baby sit for well behaved children, otherwise I would not want to tell the parents, "yeah, they just ran around like crazy maniacs all night, threw a few temper tantrums, you know. The usual".<br/><br/>Also some parents I have babysat for have told me if their kids misbehave, I can give them a spanking. <br/><br/>NO WAY am I going to do that. Your kids will go in the corner. They will get time out. They will go to bed early. But I will NOT spank them! <br/><br/>Thanks for letting me ramble :) Oh and I thought of something else-

A lot of times the parents come home and ask “So,were the kids good?”

Luckily I baby sit for well behaved children, otherwise I would not want to tell the parents, “yeah, they just ran around like crazy maniacs all night, threw a few temper tantrums, you know. The usual”.

Also some parents I have babysat for have told me if their kids misbehave, I can give them a spanking.

NO WAY am I going to do that. Your kids will go in the corner. They will get time out. They will go to bed early. But I will NOT spank them!

Thanks for letting me ramble :)

]]> By: Lorissa H. http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-19428 Lorissa H. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-19428 YES! YES! YES! to all of the points made in this series. I am 15 and I love to baby sit, but it can be very awkward- the parts about feeling guilty for eating (don't want them to come home and find me eating their food), the parents sticking around after bringing the babysitter to their house (Should I talk to the parents? Or play with the kids? Or just hang out til they leave??) , the money (Umm..just pay me what you think is reasonable).<br/><br/>I have a blog, so I might link these posts to it, they are EXACTLY how I feel! I thought I was the only one who felt this way when babysitting. YES! YES! YES! to all of the points made in this series. I am 15 and I love to baby sit, but it can be very awkward- the parts about feeling guilty for eating (don’t want them to come home and find me eating their food), the parents sticking around after bringing the babysitter to their house (Should I talk to the parents? Or play with the kids? Or just hang out til they leave??) , the money (Umm..just pay me what you think is reasonable).

I have a blog, so I might link these posts to it, they are EXACTLY how I feel! I thought I was the only one who felt this way when babysitting.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-17035 Melanie Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-17035 As a former babysitter, I said YES! to every one of these points your babysitters made in this series. The only thing I'd add is related to the "they never call you." Call them (once) and say "everything going ok?" I would ask questions if the parent called to check in, but never on my own initiative.<br/><br/>Thank you for reminding me of the babysitting experience, now that I'm the adult. As a former babysitter, I said YES! to every one of these points your babysitters made in this series. The only thing I’d add is related to the “they never call you.” Call them (once) and say “everything going ok?” I would ask questions if the parent called to check in, but never on my own initiative.

Thank you for reminding me of the babysitting experience, now that I’m the adult.

]]> By: Hot Air http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16923 Hot Air Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:31:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16923 How have I not found this blog yet???!!<br/><br/>Holy Katz- this was comforting. Now if only I could be assured that all teenage girls that I know are the same as the teenage girls you know...<br/><br/>It's like I need to take a valium just to plan a night out. We have hired a babysitter exactly ONCE. The twins are 16 months and my oldest isn't 3 yet. And we don't live in the same state as the grandparents anymore. <br/><br/> But this was a good, encouraging post to read. So maybe I can skip the valium and get on with it now. Maybe.<br/>;) How have I not found this blog yet???!!

Holy Katz- this was comforting. Now if only I could be assured that all teenage girls that I know are the same as the teenage girls you know…

It’s like I need to take a valium just to plan a night out. We have hired a babysitter exactly ONCE. The twins are 16 months and my oldest isn’t 3 yet. And we don’t live in the same state as the grandparents anymore.

But this was a good, encouraging post to read. So maybe I can skip the valium and get on with it now. Maybe.
;)

]]> By: Tracey http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16462 Tracey Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16462 Oh man has this been a helpful string of messages. <br/><br/>I started babysitting at age 12 and thought I would have no problem making our sitters feel welcome in our home and at ease with our kids. Turns out when 25 years go by you forget what it was like.<br/><br/>The whole getting picked up/dropped off by the Dad is TRUE! It is best to guard or husbands hearts as well as make the girls feel safe.<br/><br/>I am definitely going to put notes on the snacks and email/facebook/text our sitters from now on. Oh man has this been a helpful string of messages.

I started babysitting at age 12 and thought I would have no problem making our sitters feel welcome in our home and at ease with our kids. Turns out when 25 years go by you forget what it was like.

The whole getting picked up/dropped off by the Dad is TRUE! It is best to guard or husbands hearts as well as make the girls feel safe.

I am definitely going to put notes on the snacks and email/facebook/text our sitters from now on.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16411 Anonymous Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:01:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16411 Just a side note-- I am a military spouse and live in a tiny town where there are not alot of jobs. The base is located about 20 minutes from town and there are not alot of teens. There are plenty of 22+ age women who are willing to babysit, but they expect to be paid slightly more than the 15 year old down the street. I know plenty of moms who would like an adult babysitter -- aren't 100% comfortable with a teen, but don't realize you should probably pay the adult a bit more for peace of mind. Just my two cents. Thoughts? Just a side note– I am a military spouse and live in a tiny town where there are not alot of jobs. The base is located about 20 minutes from town and there are not alot of teens. There are plenty of 22+ age women who are willing to babysit, but they expect to be paid slightly more than the 15 year old down the street. I know plenty of moms who would like an adult babysitter — aren’t 100% comfortable with a teen, but don’t realize you should probably pay the adult a bit more for peace of mind. Just my two cents. Thoughts?

]]> By: Cindy http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16387 Cindy Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:57:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16387 Hi Emily, I have enjoyed visiting with over the last several months, I normally just lurk because I don't have alot of time, but I love your post. Thanks for sharing as you do.<br/>I wanted to tell you that I nominated you for a award. You can get details at my blog. <br/>www.homesimplehome.blogspot.com<br/>Good Luck! Hi Emily, I have enjoyed visiting with over the last several months, I normally just lurk because I don’t have alot of time, but I love your post. Thanks for sharing as you do.
I wanted to tell you that I nominated you for a award. You can get details at my blog.
http://www.homesimplehome.blogspot.com
Good Luck!

]]> By: Jami @ livelaughlove5 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16383 Jami @ livelaughlove5 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:44:00 +0000 http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2008/08/01/things-babysitters-wish-we-knew-part-four/#comment-16383 Okay I am now catching up and these sitter posts were brilliant! :)<br/><br/>My sitters are very similar to yours. Great girls from our church who I have known and loved for years. <br/><br/>I SO appreciate you sharing these girl's thoughts - great posts my friend! Very enlightening! :) Okay I am now catching up and these sitter posts were brilliant! :)

My sitters are very similar to yours. Great girls from our church who I have known and loved for years.

I SO appreciate you sharing these girl’s thoughts – great posts my friend! Very enlightening! :)

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