My husband and I live in Arkansas. The only family we have here
is my husband's cousin and her husband. We just relocated, so we haven't had the opprotunity to make any friends here, yet.
My husband and I have 2 toddlers. I stay home and watch them.
My husband and I haven't had any time without them to go out
together, as a couple without the children, since the first one was born, almost 3 years ago.
My husband cousin has offered, several times, to watch our children, when we needed her to. However, every time we ask,
she always has something else to do. This Saturday night, my husband has an important awards thing for work. He's getting an award. The ceremony is to be held at a local hotel. Dinner. Awards. Dancing. Attendence is mandatory for all employees.
No show = no job. No children allowed.
We asked my husband's cousin to watch our children. She said she would. Today, she calls. Says she can't. Her husband has a
meeting. (He doesn't we called & checked. )
2007-01-11 08:30:44 · 3 answers · asked by txharleygirl1 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
You need to find a reliable babysitter, I would start calling preschools and daycares in your area and ask if they could recommend anyone, sometimes employees of those types of places also do child care privately on nights or weekends. Plus they are usually trained in CPR, etc... good luck!
2007-01-11 08:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what babysitters are for. Why would you let her flake on you constantly, until you ended up in a real predicament? Call a daycare center or something in the area - this is a borderline emergency.
AND DON'T ASK HER TO TAKE THE KIDS AGAIN!
i don't understand it. how many times do you have to bash your head against a brick wall to get the message?
2007-01-11 16:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by John C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow; what a pain that is! Take her off of your list of babysitters. She sounds like she means well (but then again not really) Maybe any coworkers you're comfortable with and explain your situation. Unforunately it sounds like your options are very limited, but you can give that a try and offer to pay very well due to your rushed circumstances =)
2007-01-11 16:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by suzlaa1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋