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By: Cute Baby Supplies

Cute Baby Supplies — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:58:53 +0000

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By: Bella

Bella — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:58:30 +0000

I know how you feel. I don’t have kids but we have 2 puppies, a kitten and a cat in our apartment. My fiance’s sister is watching our pets for 2 days. I feel like I’m in Heaven not having to worry about anything and knowing that they’re having a good time running around her yard. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me (the animals were my fiance’s idea. I grew up without pets.) if even for a little bit. I know it’s a little different with kids (they’re not a burden, they’re kids.) but not having wild chihuahuas at home for a night will be fabulous.
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Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:13:04 +0000

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By: carol l~

carol l~ — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:17:44 +0000

Well, I only let my Mom or family watch them. I just can’t do it with anyone else and I feel they are safe this way. I don’t feel bad about it, either.

By the way, you are a beautiful couple! I love all your pictures!

By: NanaTutu

NanaTutu — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:37:42 +0000

From the “older” Tutu – who married a very wise and 4 yr older man. With the birth of our first of three children, my wise “Jr year college student” husband, put a fantastic plan into motion. No matter our financial situation (student loans, FT student & PT job with wife and new baby), EVERY Saturday was “date night!” It could be a dinner picnic, free concert in the park, walk along the beach and bring some vino, a drive-in movie (now I’ve aged myself) or even art museum, or just any sort of dinner (with)out children. Made room for adult philosophical conversation and laughter and just allowed us to still remain “us” and not just our children’s parents. Just like when we had dated before marriage, my husband would call me from a payphone at school (pre cellphones) or after graduating, from the office on Wednesday and ask me out for the upcoming Saturday. Get a sitter, ask at church, local school, neighbor, relative, and give each other the gift of at least once a month, preferably 1 x week, or bi-weekly date night – it is imperative to the sanity and health of your relationship, esp with children. Goes without saying, this teenage wife/mom, now Tutu has been with the same wise man for 40 yrs this August! It works! And… that is this Tutu’s Take!

By: Julie Frans

Julie Frans — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:34:00 +0000

We found our first nanny (W/F) through a friend who used her on T/Th. I loved the freedom so much I sought a T/Th nanny. Went through sittercity.com. It is a great site! You can post an ad and ladies respond who are interested in the position. you can access their resumes, work experience, and photos. I interviewed 9 and found several I thought I would try out. The last girl of the day ended up being the first I tried out, and we LOVED her! She is a registered nurse, has been a nanny for a collicky baby before, and was exactly what we were looking for. We couldn’t be happy with both of our nannies!

By: Lee Allport

Lee Allport — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:51:30 +0000

Well, I have yet to leave the kids with anyone besides family and one of two very close friends but if I did need a sitter I’d probably find one through my Moms Club. Not everyone is lucky enough to have family living so close.

Lee

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:58:37 +0000

Oop, didn’t answer your question… We found our current sitter through word of mouth. Recommendations from other mom friends are the best!

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:10:09 +0000

Wait till your kids go to camp… if they go. Parents have a much harder time than their kids. Believe me, I know. Glad y’all had a great time!