I Was Kaitlyn's Babysitter for a Couple Years
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78856)
East Tawas, Michigan
February 19, 2024 2:49pm CST
Something I really enjoyed, was being the daycare sitter for our four grandchildren.
At that time, my son in law was traveling all over the world, as an aircraft mechanic. Their family was living in East Tawas with his Dad, until they could afford to purchase a home.
My daughter worked doing in-home nursing care in Bay City, for a few children with critical birth defects.
I'd come early in the morning to make sure the three older children got ready for school and didn't miss the bus. Kaitlyn was three years old, so I'd stay there at Grandpa Adams house until she finally woke up.
Kaitlyn and I had a great time together, five days a week. She loved watching Betty Boop or Popeye videos with me. Quite often, we'd visit city park or go to McDonald's playland. There would normally be other children playing, which made it nice:)
This month Kaitlyn will be 22 years old, it's hard to believe she's all grown up! I really miss those times we shared, as Grandma and her pre-school granddaughter:)
Photo: Taken by Kaitlyn's father
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Feb 24
I lived in the same town, so it was convenient for me to fill in for their Mom and Dad. And being around the grandchildren, I loved it!
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@Juliaacv (53309)
• Canada
19 Feb 24
@kobesbuddy There are so many things that we can teach our grandchildren just by spending time with them watching them, she and you were both lucky.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
@Juliaacv I love being a grandmother:)
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
Thankyou, tomorrow Kaitlyn will be 22 years old:)
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@celticeagle (174295)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb 24
Sounds like an enjoyable time for both of you. I loved Betty Boop and Popeye when I was young. They do tend to grow up, don't they? How nice.
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@celticeagle (174295)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Feb 24
@kobesbuddy .......Nice to have had that experience I'm sure.
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
I don't see Kaitlyn very often, I really miss her.
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@Shavkat (140443)
• Philippines
21 Feb 24
@kobesbuddy I agree with you. Even though I am not married, I had the chance to raise kids.
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
Taking care of children, this has been the largest part of my adult life.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
We had a lot of fun together, Anna:)
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
While our grandchildren were still living at home, we would see them more often. Now, we hardly ever see them.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
@Tampa_girl7
Thanks Marie, she was a sweet girl to spend time with.
@JudyEv (353207)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 24
Hopefully, the bonds you forged are still as strong as ever. Doesn't the time go quickly?
@LindaOHio (188478)
• United States
20 Feb 24
What a wonderful picture. Time goes by so fast it's amazing. You have such great memories. Have a good day.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
19 Feb 24
She was a cute little girl. Its wonderful that you got to spend all that extra time together. The years go by way too fast.
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
@Happy2BeMe We used to play out in the backyard. She would pretend like we had horses living in the garage.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
20 Feb 24
@kobesbuddy awwww that is so sweet. I love the imagination the little ones have. It is so special.
@Beestring (15350)
• Hong Kong
20 Feb 24
She was a sweet girl. It's great that you had such lovely memories.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Feb 24
We had fun, became best of friends:)
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