I’m the Babysitter
By DianneN
@DianneN (246334)
United States
October 1, 2021 3:44pm CST
Hi!
We had a frantic call from our son and daughter-in-law Monday night. Their old nanny was supposed to babysit the kids while they were in San Francisco for business and pleasure, but she fell and broke her elbow and something else.
We were next on the list as trusted babysitters and of course we accepted. That’s what grandparents do.
Taking care of newborns is easier!
Hubs put one on the school bus while I drove the other to the college at 8:00am for skating and online schooling. In the car now with hubs and our grandson waiting in the parking lot for 5:00pm dismissal.
Breakfasts, dinners, music lessons, laundry, cleaning, shopping, homework, car pools, school schedules, play dates, religious school, etc…. It’s exhausting! But we love it!
Tonight we are taking the kids out for dinner and dropping our granddaughter off for a sleepover at her friend’s house. Our grandson is having a friend over for a sleepover.
Their mom and dad are flying home right this minute. Hubs and I will spend one more night in the guest room and drive home tomorrow.
So that’s what we’ve been up to in case you were wondering where I was. Happy Friday/Saturday!
Hubs put one on the school bus while I drove the other to the college at 8:00am for skating and online schooling. In the car now with hubs and our grandson waiting in the parking lot for 5:00pm dismissal.
Breakfasts, dinners, music lessons, laundry, cleaning, shopping, homework, car pools, school schedules, play dates, religious school, etc…. It’s exhausting! But we love it!
Tonight we are taking the kids out for dinner and dropping our granddaughter off for a sleepover at her friend’s house. Our grandson is having a friend over for a sleepover.
Their mom and dad are flying home right this minute. Hubs and I will spend one more night in the guest room and drive home tomorrow.
So that’s what we’ve been up to in case you were wondering where I was. Happy Friday/Saturday!34 people like this
34 responses
. I see my granddaughter coming out of the building now with her friends!
@xFiacre (12613)
• Ireland
2 Oct 21
@DianneN I have a friend whose d-in-law believes in constant physical contact with young children. ALWAYS holding them and all three of them sleep in parents’ bed. I just can’t figure when they got the opportunity to get pregnant with the second and third!! Lot of nonsense.
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@kaylachan (57362)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Oct 21
It's wonderful you were able to help at all.
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@kaylachan (57362)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Oct 21
@DianneN This is true. Especially if you have family. My husband wants to retire at 62, (about a year from now) but he also hasn't been able to step back and ease off of working.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
6 Oct 21
@kaylachan I hope he will be able to retire then. It’s not something most people ease into.
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@wolfgirl569 (94747)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Oct 21
They do keep you busy as they get older. Enjoy
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@wolfgirl569 (94747)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Oct 21
@DianneN I bet. I should have Monster next weekend.
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@kobesbuddy (74424)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Oct 21
This brings back some very good memories:) I use to be the babysitter for Mari Lyn's four children(Aubrey hadn't been planned yet). Nathanial, their oldest was 12 years old, Taylor 11, Zachary 8 and Kaitlyn was 3. I loved being their babysitter!
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
2 Oct 21
@kobesbuddy They surprise me every week. My grandson also plays the guitar and sings.
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@kobesbuddy (74424)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Oct 21
@DianneN Your grandchildren are interesting in many things:) Music is like a universal language!
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Home now. I need a nap later
@marguicha (215148)
• Chile
1 Oct 21
Being a grandmother AND babysitter is tiring but I know that you were more than happy.
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@Tina30219 (81539)
• Onaway, Michigan
1 Oct 21
I am sure you are enjoying your time with the grandkids
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@RasmaSandra (73201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Oct 21
You have been busy. At least you got time to enjoy with your grandkids, Now you can relax at home,
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
2 Oct 21
The big reason we moved back to Indiana from Ohio was gpa and gma babysitting!!!!!
it is a huge relief knowing parents there are to cover babysitting!
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
2 Oct 21
We have always lived too far to babysit, but have always helped out in a pinch. They had a nanny and a babysitter who is like a nanny. However, that was in NYC. Kind of hard now living in New Jersey, but their old nanny was willing to do the job. Poor thing fell off a curb and is recovering. When I say old, she’s 59.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
2 Oct 21
@DocAndersen She broke her elbow and other bone. My DIL will find out and let me know.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
2 Oct 21
@DianneN that is so sad, hopefully nothing broken
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
6 Oct 21
Lots of work but fulfilling as you said you love it.
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Hubs and I loved every moment being with the kids, but now that we are home, I see a nap later on. Hubs feels great and is going out, but 
for me.
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
3 Oct 21
So that's why, haven't seen you here!
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
4 Oct 21
@DianneN
Wonderful to be with family. Glad you're back!
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