I'm so glad that it's Friday!!!

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by gja1000

YEP, I'm glad it's Friday too!

And Diana, I can tell you that I would not do well at all keeping a two year old five days a week. In fact, I just don't know if I could do it. I have a two year old granddaughter, who is VERY attached to her mom so I only babysit occasionally, and I always go to her house where she has all her toys (and it is two-year old proof - which my house is NOT). Anyway, after only a few hours, I am pooped!!! I don't know if I could do it all day everyday. There is a reason why older women don't have babies!!!

I admire you for doing this for Karlie - I know she needs you, but I also know it is very hard on you too! Take care of yourself.

Karlie isn't hard to take care of, she's just very demanding. For being only 2 1/2 she's very intelligent for her age and she continually keeps us amazed. I think that because of that I have to keep reminding myself that she's only 2 1/2. I expect more out of her than I should. Fortunately for her I've mellowed out a lot since I've had my own children so I'm a lot more patient than I used to be.

Keeping her isn't exactly what I really want to do but it will help Dae Lynn and Damon get caught up on some of their bills without having to pay a baby sitter and she does have a couple of people who can watch her if needed. Actually, when she's with me I know that she's in good hands, and that's a comfort.