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muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

muskiesusan

06-02-2005, 09:38 AM

What do you do on the days you have the sitter? Do you stay in the house, or always leave? We have been having a girl come in usually once a week (depending on if DH is travelling 3 days or 5, lol) and it has been a godsend. However, I am finding myself shopping way too much. Yesterday, I wanted to get some cleaning done, but the kids kept finding me, so I was forced to go to the mall, hehe.

I have been running errands in the morning, which leaves some of the afternoon free if we don't have appts, etc. This is the time I am having trouble with! I would really like some time at home, but not sure how to make that happen. I shouldn't be surprised since I have trouble keeping the kids away from DH if he is working at home.

Edited to clarify some things!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

chlobo

06-02-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a similar problem. I often want to do computer stuff when the babysitter is here but DD can be challenging. Now that the weather is warm I sometimes try to send them outside in the yard/neighborhood to play (sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on the bugs). Alternatively, I've dropped them off at the playground so they could play there, but that takes up valuable time.

Is there a separate place they can play in so you can have some peace? I think that might be your best option.

When all else fails I go out and get exercise since this is also difficult to do with DD.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

mamaharsh

06-02-2005, 12:44 PM

I've stopped using my mother's helper for precisely this reason. I really need time in the house to get ready for the next baby, but Nate won't leave me alone if I'm here. A friend and I are going to try trading off watching each other's kids instead...

Is there a park or some place she could take them? That might help.

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

jenmcadams

06-02-2005, 01:35 PM

This was the main reason that one of my requirements for a PT nanny was someone who I trusted to drive Abbie. I have an office in our house where I can shut the door and get some computer time, phone time, etc., but generally our Nanny takes Abbie places. Some of my friends with larger homes/basements/etc. in CO used to have good luck with Mother's Helpers b/c they could hide in different parts of the house, but I now have a such a small house that I wouldn't want to always be home with Abbie and the Nanny. I checked out our Nanny's carseat, driving record, etc. and I originally found her through friends who have used her for years, so I was more comfortable with the driving thing. She takes Abbie to the zoo, park, music class, beach, movies, etc.

I have my Nanny for 12 hrs/week (I do some contract work from home, but mostly it's for my sanity) -- I normally work out or take the dogs to the dog park when she shows up at 7:30 and then they're normally leaving for their morning activity by the time I get back. I normally do projects around the house, work, or computer stuff until mid-AM and then I'll go out and do errands and sometimes meet DH for lunch and then when I get back at 1:30, she's normally putting Abbie down for her nap.

My DH travels and works a lot of hours and I know how lucky I've been to be able to afford this...it's definitely a luxury, but one that I'd have a hard time giving up

tiapam

06-02-2005, 09:02 PM