The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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We're in!

We moved into the house over the weekend! Wahoo! Major accomplishments include: all dishes are unpacked, all lights are in and working, laundry room is running (nonstop, for the last 24 hours, btw), fridge is stocked, first meal cooked in new kitchen (chicken taco salad), wireless and connected again, garden planted.

Things not yet done: before and after pictures to post, bathroom, curtains, wall-hangings, lawn mowed.

Incidentally, I posted this ad in the local Craig's List today. . .

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April said…
that's awesome! We totally have a neighbor kid with a truck and a lawn mower if you still need someone - oh, you probably met him - he was checking on Max when you were house sitting.
6:19 PM
The Kyles said…
congratulations! I'm sure it is nice to finally not be living out of suitcases or boxes. Yay!
8:40 AM
Becky said…
My hubby Nate grew up in sugarhouse, and used to go door to door and mow people's lawn's......
10:44 AM
Kristine said…
i am so excited to see the before and after pictures. i want to come visit when i live in utah this fall!
11:08 AM
Jenni said…
YAY!!! We found your blog!!!!!!!! Hope you find a kido to mow the grass...it was so fun to see you guys! COme visit CA soon!!!!
-Jenni
www.hootieshowl.blogspot.com
3:49 PM
Richard & Analeis said…
I hope you get some calls on that. If all else fells, I have some really awesome scissors you can use...
9:12 AM
Annie said…
We want pictures!!!
11:32 AM
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