Garrett Groupees: Babysitting

Monday, November 19, 2007

Babysitting

So, I have a question for all the other mothers out there who are currently paying babysitters. How much should I pay? I have been paying 5 an hour, and then 4 an hour if there are 2 sitters here. I don't know if I'm overpaying or if I'm underpaying. I ask my niece Samantha how much she charges and she just says, whatever I want. I don't want to lose her because I'm a cheapskate. So, I have 3 kids under 2. I can handle it (most of the time) but wonder if a 14 year old girl can so I tell her to bring a friend, which she does most of the time. So, everyone reading, PLEASE, give me your opinion.

2 comments:

Jeff and Carrie said...: That is a great question! I think we all go through this! I pay $2 for Ryan because he is in a diaper and to a teenager that can be GROSS! Then for my other 2 I pay $1 per kid. So basically $4 hour for me. But I always order pizza for them and so I include that as part of their pay. :) So I hope this helps, I don't think there is no wrong answer.; 11/19/2007 7:00 PM
Jamie said...: I know what you mean, it is so hard! We usually pay betwenn 4-5 dollars per hour.; 11/20/2007 10:52 AM

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What are we up to?

Brad: Is working in Star Valley right now doing a tile job. Also he is building some fabulous bookshelves and a new headboard for our bed! Pictures to come! YAY

Kristin: I am working on self-improvement, making my 30's better than my 20's (yes, I'm getting a head start as I haven't turned 29 yet). I am taking the kids to a new class about sign language for little kids! They seem to really enjoy it and it's fun watching them make the little hand signals, even if they're not right.

Tenille: I am afraid of monsters. (where did that come from??) I love playing on the swing and slide that are in our back yard. I think that playing with my brother and sister is fun! Especially having tea parties!

Lacey: I am an early riser lately. I am usually the first one up in the house and lately i've been sneaking downstairs into Grandma's bedroom without mommy knowing. I love my new bikes that I got for my birthday and wish the weather would get better so I could learn to ride them!

Dylan: I am so stubborn that I won't talk, even though I know exactly what everyone is saying and will do what I'm asked. I see a speach therapist and she's trying to bully it out of me... so far, I say, Ball, NO (shocker), and shoes. If you say a word enough times in a row for me, I'll probably say it, or try to say it. I outweigh my sisters and I LOVE IT! They still push me around though... my mom still says, some day I'll get them back! MUWAH HAHA

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The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.

We should never permit ourselves to do anything that we are not willing to see our children do.

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What I would be doing if I had time

I would deep clean my house. I know, boring! I am a neat freak and I hate clutter. I would go back to college, get my degree. Get my cooking certificate. Start a catering business. I would take my kids to more places so that they could learn more things. With two hands, it's hard to rally 3 kids, hence the triple stroller. I would read more books because I love to read. I would train for a marathon. Running is the best thing I can do to lose weight and that would be perfect!!!