Hardest thing now for me...

[AutumnBlueCarmen 4]

is finding babysitters for everything. With the kids home all summer I'm finding it hard to find people to watch them. I will be starting Veterinary Tech school the end of August. I start a 6 week summer Psychology class tomorrow night and hubby just happens to leaving tomorrow for the weekend. So, really can't find anyone to watch my kids for four hours tomorrow night. It stresses me out. Then finding someone to watch them for the pre op appointments next week and for the surgery in two weeks so hubby can be with me. I am a secret sleever and have no family here. So, makes it extra difficult. I know it will be OK...but it stresses me out. I hate asking favors from friends (just the way I am...would rather help than ask help)....and they are in and out for summer vacations. Oh and it seems like I'm always here to help...but when I ask help they are always busy for some reason or another. POOP! Sorry...just had to vent for a few minutes.

[wendy1974 3]

Carmen, I toooootallly get it! I am always babysitting and doing little favors for other people, but when I need it... it's like pulling teeth! Oh well, things will work out in the end... if you lived by me, I'd baby sit for you!

Good Luck with everything!

[AutumnBlueCarmen 4]

Thanks so much Wendy! How are you feeling? How is everything going for you?

[biggriz 3]

Well I know I'm a "guy" here but trust me - I understand! I've got two little ones and my better half works so I'm stay at home Dad most evenings and weekends. It's tuff to find a sitter, fortunately for me I've got two sisters and a Wonderful Mother near by who help but they all work too so it's really hard.

We've had good babysitters but they are expensive and unfortunately they grow up and go to college We are actively looking for a new babysitter now that we can afford.

It's funny that you said you're taking a Psych class. I started back in college just recently and my first class is this summer is an accelerated psych class. I'm halfway through it right now. It ends August 3rd and I can't wait! I will tell you I've enjoyed it and I'm very glad it's an online class or I never would have gotten done.

I wish I had something for you that actually helped you with your sitter problem, I hope you find some help with it. We've had the best success using sitters from church and the local school near us. All came from referrals from friends or family.