So I'm a fool... and I have proof.
First off - I have a friend that needed a place to stay for her son and herself. I offered her the opportunity to stay here. I mean, what friend wouldn't do the same that had the room?
Goober started Kindergarten.. not such a big deal in and of itself. I mean, big deal for big steps in life, but not such a big deal stress-wise for me.
Or so I thought. Then they (the school system) decided to make the Kindergartner's parents drop them off and pick them up the first three days of school so that they could get all the bus stuff down. alrighty, no real choice there... will do.
Then a coworker and ward member found out he was going to be without a babysitter for 4 days while his normal babysitter is out of town. He is willing to pay, so Jer thought maybe I could do it. Cute kiddo anyways, and well behaved for the most part... So I decided that I could do that to cause I would most likely have two adults here anyways (friend staying with us taken into consideration).
Well, yesterday I found myself watching 5 kids. All under the age of 6. Taking 3 of them with me to pick up the Goober from kindergarten, then taken 5 with me later to go pick up something from Jer's work. And feeding them both lunch and dinner. BY MYSELF. (friend staying with us had to work so I took her son in the late afternoon and evening while she worked)
Wow, props to moms with 5 or more kids. I have no clue how you maintain your sanity.
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I think that five kids is easier when they are spaced apart and you have a chance to get used to them! Good job though~
I was thinking about starting playgroup again. How are tuesdays for you--I am looking for the best time for most people.
ok...so reading that gave me a little bit of an anxiety attack! Brave and patient mom you are!
Five kids 5 and under...hmmm, sounds like my 4 4 and under when I had Ivy! Just kidding. It's different when it's your own kids. But I marvel at the women that have twins. (A lady in my ward had a 3 year old and a 15 month old when her TWINS were born!)
But yeah, 4 is all I know I can handle. And at least the babysitting thing's not long term, right?
yeah, the last day of the babysitting is tomorrow and my friend also found a semi permanent place live and will be out tomorrow as well.... then my poor kids will be depraved cause I'm going to SLEEEEEEP... lol jk, but I may actually get the opportunity with ONLY my 3 :)
I guess we take for granted how easy our own kids really are, once we have more to watch! I'm glad it's almost over! You're good for helping out. Good luck getting some sleep, too! =)
You could have put the "Great Neighbor" headline over this blog entry. Good for you!
Apes, you are way, way, way too nice. A true Samaritan. I'll bet those people will be eternally grateful for the sacrifice you gave to help them out. Soooooo nice.
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