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Wdyt watching another kid

Tara*N*ChrisTara*N*Chris member
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I am a sahm with a 14 month old and am having another in 7 days.  The neighbor just asked me to watch their 1st grader once school starts.  She would come to my house in the morning and wait 10-15 minutes for the bus that would come to my driveway.  After school the bus would drop her off at my driveway and I would watch her for10-15 minutes till her mom got off work.  DS is an early riser, so we would be up anyway in the am. 

I am thinking of doing it, since it seems like easy money, but am scared since#2 is not here yet and I am not sure what to expect.  Those with 2u2 already, do you think it is a good idea, or too much with the age of my kids?  

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  • LoveOfMikesLifeLoveOfMikesLife member

    I don't have 2u2 yet, but just a few things to think about- would you have to feed her either time? How is her behavior? Loud and wild or calm and quiet? 

     

    Me personally, I would do it. It's 30 minutes a day. Especially if she can "help" with the 14 month old while she's there. 

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  • Tara*N*ChrisTara*N*Chris member
    imageLoveOfMikesLife:

    I don't have 2u2 yet, but just a few things to think about- would you have to feed her either time? How is her behavior? Loud and wild or calm and quiet? 

     

    Me personally, I would do it. It's 30 minutes a day. Especially if she can "help" with the 14 month old while she's there. 

    she is pretty calm, also she has 4 yo, and 6 month old sisters, so she is used to younger kids.   

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  • bookworm982bookworm982 member
    Since she is already used to being around babies, I'd say go for it. My only hesitation would be not having the freedom to be out in the afternoon if there is a story hour or something you want to attend. If you are home at that time every day anyway, it wouldn't be a big deal. :)
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  • 2ktBride2ktBride

    I would be VERY cautious about what she means when she says "10-15 minutes".  If she feels too comfortable with you she may try to run an errand or two after work (before she arrives home) and you may be stuck with the kiddo longer than anticipated.  Similar situations have happened to me when a simple kind gesture is taken for granted and negatively impacts my schedule.

    I might suggest setting up clear boundaries and reminding her that you need to do something with your kids after she's scheduled to arrive home to ensure she arrives on time.

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