[Celry]

we found a sitter today to watch the girls in a few weeks when we go out for my little bro's 30th birthday. she's my little clone. she's our neighbors kid, so i should have talked to her before, but we never really have. we've just waved in passing. i live in a funny neighborhood where you know all your neighbors and hang out in each others houses. i know her parents really well, but not her. anyway, she was here for about an hour and she was telling me about herself. i couldn't believe how many similarities there are between us. it was like talking to myself at that age. i feel totally comfortable leaving the girls with her. we've talked to a few other kids, but i didn't feel like any of them could handle 2 infants, especially when they both get going at top volume. we won't take her up on this, but she offered to sit for free because she's so excited.

[downunderchick]

wow, that will be very exciting but im sure very nerve wracking at the same time. so nice youve found someone.

[KCMomma]

That's awesome!!! I'm happy you found someone and I hope you have a great night out!!! What a relief that you found someone you liked!!

[lttle_one]

That's great!

BTW, what's the going rate for teenage babysitters now? I'm trying to figure out what to offer!

[Celry]

Originally Posted by lttle_one

That's great!

BTW, what's the going rate for teenage babysitters now? I'm trying to figure out what to offer!

I'm not sure. I have to ask my sister what she pays here sitter. I read online that between 15-17 yrs it's usually $5-6/hour for one kid and then a dollar more per additional child. It said it varies by area and that seems a little low to me. It said that 18 years + should be paid more.

[polarbearmama]

Glad you found someone you're comfortable with and you'll be able to enjoy your night out!! Definitely some additional considerations with watching two infants instead of one

[~Andrea~]

I am so glad you found someone you trust.