There often are times when parental units need a break and require a babysitter. This is very well understood, and you will find that many childless adults are more than willing to oversee your bundles of joy. In order to make this process a smooth and enjoyable experience for both your children and the one chosen to oversee them, please make sure to do the following:
1. Please make sure your DVD player is ready with a DVD you approve your child watching. The babysitter should only have to push a button which should be easy to find to start the DVD. As a parent, you may be used to your child screaming, "I want to see the movie, please start the movie..." as you are fumbling around trying to figure out which remote goes to the DVD player and which button you have to push to make the thing work etc. However, the childless adult may panic at this time and have even more difficulty trying to figure out the !@#$ complicated electronics in order to placate your child. This may result in a psychological breakdown of the babysitter.
2. If your child is going to require a nutritious meal in your absence, please make sure to have a detailed list of what food you want served, a thorough explanation of how your children like it prepared and exactly what time to feed them. Please understand the importance of which way you cut a sandwich or how you cook an egg may not bother you, but your delightful offspring may suddenly turn into a psychotic being who is unable to explain why they cannot possibly eat potatoes that have touched a green bean.
3. Please expect your child to be thoroughly spoiled by the time you return.
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Hmmm. The last 2 times you were with Grace you took her to the theatre to see Horton Hears a Who. Both times Grace had so much candy, popcorn, nachos and soda during the movie that dinner was not even an option. So I think that when the babysitter is Auntie Lynda, only rule 3 applies!
Wow, Lynda, sounds like you are full of great parenting tips :) Do you have any helpful advice for parents of teens? Can't wait to read more.
Yes, Auntie Lynda is a great babysitter. Wish you were closer, it's been over 4 years since Harald and I have been out together alone!!!
Just to add to the babysitter's blog...I think that parents should limit their time away from the children especially if the children are not potty trained. I think it is just rude to expect the babysitter to change diapers.
Just expect to have a spoiled child with a full diaper!!
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