(Almost) Weekend Update

Thanks for everyone’s advice on the last post. It was very helpful. I’m thinking of asking my awesome sitter for a price reduction for one kid. It can’t hurt. Or maybe if I tell her she doesn’t have to change a diaper or feed the baby, I can get 35% percent off her current rate. (Ha, ha. Bad joke, I know.)

In hindsight, I regret the fact that I’ve never even taken the baby to the gym daycare. At least she would have gotten used to being dropped off somewhere else. Darn 20/20.

I’ll keep you posted.

A quick funny (and relevant) story before signing off:

I was walking around town with the kids today, and this woman standing outside the Starbucks gives me this big smile, looks at the girls, and says, “Do you need a babysitter?” She then whips out this printed business card with her contact info and all the services she provides. I asked how much she charges — it’s a very fair rate. We talked for a few minutes, and then parted ways. I’m thinking of emailing her and contacting her references. I’ve no idea what (if anything) will come of it, but I just thought the whole encounter was a bizarre coincidence. Maybe karma is working in my favor.

I’m out to lunch, up at skirt! Have a great weekend.