Comments on: Babysitters I’ve Known

By: Some Girl

Some Girl — Sun, 11 May 2014 16:49:00 +0000

A baby sitter you have forgotten is the “Mean sitter” The type of sitter that punishes you for almost anything you do (i.e. playing loudly, watching TV or not doing chores/homework fast enough) despite the fact you are normally allowed to do the most of stuff (if not all) when your parents are home, but God forbid if you try to do any if of the stuff if the sitter is around.

Worst of all, the sitter would tell your parents what horrible brat you have been when they arrive home (as your parents silently laugh and all the sitter’s complaints)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:40:43 +0000

Ok, now I’m REALLY afraid of leaving Q with a sitter! We’ve only used Grandma so far (my MIL) and she falls squarely in Type A. All my parenting values fly out the window. I might have better luck on one of those websites. Unless you’d be willing to fly your wonderful sitter out to Cali on occasion. 🙂

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:24:52 +0000

Oh my goodness Missy (Literal Mom) I think you nailed it. The babysitter experience I have the most is Babysitter A. And then they are bouncing off the walls all weekend because tall that the grandparents fed them were fruit snacks. Ahhh!

By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:00 +0000

In reply to Kimberly.

THAT’S what I need – a niece! My brother has some awesome daughters, but they live too far away to babysit and my oldest is the second oldest child on my husband’s side.

By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:28:57 +0000

In reply to Emily. I know! Isn't it crazy?

By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:28:34 +0000

In reply to Carolyn. I hope they go to the college in town too! I'm always sad when I get a great one and they only last 6 months because of changes in their lives.

By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:27:47 +0000

In reply to michelle @ this little light.

The sitter I talked about who did the fashion show in our room? THAT’S exactly what happened to her. Sweetest thing ever, then went abroad and came back . . . different.

Love the “bait and switch” title!

By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:47 +0000

In reply to The Anecdotal Baby. It's good when you get the (in my opinion, rare) grandparent who follows your rules. I have one of each, actually. But neither live in town, so they can only sit occasionally.

By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:24:40 +0000

In reply to Kimberly S.. Are your girls sitting yet? I've heard they take care of dogs. ;)

By: Missy | Literal Mom

Missy | Literal Mom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:24:03 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Laundry? NO WAY! Those are both some great "types." And I use the term "great" very loosely there. ;)