Baby-sitting is not for me

goosh24

I've been watching a friend's little boy last week, Mon and today and man it's a lot with Jules. He's almost 3 and is definitely all boy.  He isn't a bad little boy but it's just hard with both of them and me feeling crappy most of the day.  I've already told the parents that I can't watch him tomorrow or Thursday because his dad (works with DH) has a conference day (7-3) then coaches after that (3-7).  Am I whiny or is that a long day?  I think it's just going to be a long day alone with Jules!  The other issue is that her nap schedule gets very thrown off when he's here, setting up the day and night for more fun. 

Vent over, I guess the point of the post is I give those of you who watch kids (June, IDK who else does) tons of credit! 

xKimx

It is tough!

I watch a friend's 2 month old one day a week and while he is an awesome baby it does take a lot more work. It is good practice for me though  

Telyco

Don't feel bad - it's not for me either. I frigging hated it when I watched my nephew for a little while when he was 6 months and Evan was three months. I don't know what was wrong with me but it just felt like SO much more work and I resented anything (yes, even my own nephew) for taking time away from my own kid. I probably could watch older kids before and after school or something...but another baby/toddler? HECK NO.

abba916

does not sound whiny at all- totally a long day...

I'm freaking out about having another one of my own let alone watching one that isnt mine...

props to all the people who watch kids...i couldnt do it... 

goosh24

Telyco:

Don't feel bad - it's not for me either. I frigging hated it when I watched my nephew for a little while when he was 6 months and Evan was three months. I don't know what was wrong with me but it just felt like SO much more work and I resented anything (yes, even my own nephew) for taking time away from my own kid. I probably could watch older kids before and after school or something...but another baby/toddler? HECK NO.

Ok you guys made me feel better, thanks. It really feels like it was so much work. And today was bad. He woke Jules up from her nap on purpose (he grabbed her) and was pretty bratty. And I got sick and threw up after lunch (sorry tmi). Just not a great day. Idk what they're doing with him tomorrow and Thursday, but he can't come here.