I got to babysit....yayayyyy
By ctryhnny
@ctryhnny (3460)
United States
February 24, 2013 9:19am CST
Last night I had been in bed about 15 minutes and almost asleep when my phone rant! It was well after 9:00 and I know everyone knows I'm asleep by then so I knew I had to pick it up. It was my d/i/ asking me if she could come and pick me up so I could babysit! My son does dj'ing sometimes and he got a last minute call because the dj who was supposed to be there never showed up! This would earn my son $150 for a few hours. I was groggy from my sleep meds but I knew my grandson would be asleep for the night so of course I said yes! Many of you know I will take any chance I can to see my son and grandson. When I got comfy on the couch I took the little baby monitor they have where you can see the baby sleeping and hear when/if he wakes up. I fell asleep holding that monitor..lol...any crying would have woken me up. This morning it was awesome spending some time with him and I got to bathe and dress him. I couldn't have been more happy and that happiness is going to stick with me all day! They were both so grateful and just kept thanking me and I kept telling them I didn't need any thanks just call me when you need me...lol...I don't think a grandmother ever needs thanks for babysitting. What do you think? Isn't it a Grams job to babysit when they can?
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12 responses
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
24 Feb 13
No, I don't think that it's a grandmother's job to babysit. In your case, you're excited to babysit. However, I have seen children and grandchildren take advantage of their parents and grandparents by basically dumping the kids off on them all of the time--at the expense of the person's health.
There is a limit. If the person is physically able to keep up with the demands of watching a child and is eager to do so, that is fine. However, I don't think that it is good for people to assume that their parents are the "go-to" for childcare. I also think that it is appropriate to give some form of compensation sometimes; it doesn't have to formal babysitting pay. However, a gift card to a local store or a day at the spa is a nice way to say "thanks."
@ctryhnny (3460)
• United States
25 Feb 13
I would rather see a grandparent babysit than a stranger or just a friend. At least you know you can trust the grandparent to take good care of the child. When I babysit for them they always send me home with food which of course is always welcome.
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
25 Feb 13
My two best friends are like sisters to me. I would entrust them with my children without hesitation; I cannot say the same in regards to my mother, however.
@MHernandez (218)
• South Korea
25 Feb 13
He he he I think!
My mother also does the same,,, she goes around my four siblings house just to take care of my nephews and nieces..
She has no choice because they need her help and she could not say to them,,, A hard job but gives joy as well...
She's in her 60's but would love to baby sit all the times,, as she would also ask (I'm the only one who is still still single) Am i still be able to take care of your kids???? he he he!!..well maybe yes!
@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
24 Feb 13
That's good and I'm glad they called you, even if it was a bit late. Hopefully they'll call you more now.
I'm babysitting Lu this week on Tuesday. We'll find all kinds of silly stuff to do.
@redredrose (1105)
• United States
24 Feb 13
I don't have kids and don't think i can get pregnant as 4 different doctors have told me but i do think it a a grandma's job to baby sit but i also think you should thank them for it. Thank them for it because you could have said no. I have heard of some grandparents saying no to babysitting their grand kids. So even tho you thank it is your job it is still nice for them to thank you and show their appreciation.
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
24 Feb 13
I have two children, twins.
I've never used a babysitter.
watch them alone and sometimes rely on their grandmothers.
I think we can enjoy the kids while they are young because that is their childhood that makes them happy.
Enjoy non too.
nice day!
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
24 Feb 13
I don't have any kids yet, but my mom keeps on hinting that she doesn't mind taking care of mini-me's. 
I even begin to think that my mom will love my own kids more than she loves me, but I am very okay with that. The more people that loves my kid, the happier I will be.
I even begin to think that my mom will love my own kids more than she loves me, but I am very okay with that. The more people that loves my kid, the happier I will be.
@hotsummer (13837)
• Philippines
24 Feb 13
Yeah it's nice to do some baby sitting indeed. I would like to do that also but we don't have kids here yet.
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Feb 13
I have babysat a lot for my son, and I always had fun with the grand kids. I don't babysit anymore though, as they moved further away, and it would take me to long to get there, and besides my grandson will be 14 in May, so he can babysit himself and his sister if need be. i did enjoy babysitting for my son though, as i felt proud as a grandmother, that he would even ask me. he knew i would always say yes, and the kids both adore me, as I am the only grandmother, so I knew that things would be okay. Sure they woudl fight a few times, and those times, i wanted to pull my hair out, but all I had to do was tell their mom, and they got into trouble when dad came home. The only time I see my son is on Saturday, as we go to the same church. i wll more than likely be going to my sons in March though, as my granddaughter has a birthday on the 23rd. I am a proud grandma indeed. take care, and have a very good day. 
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
27 Feb 13
I could just imagine the joy on your face while being with your grandson. My mom would also gladly help me out when I needed to be elsewhere and there is nobody to check on my kids. I am sure she loves being with my kids as well.
@Pegasus72 (1898)
•
26 Feb 13
That is wonderful that your son was able to pick up a side job doing what he likes to do, while you were able to spend time with your grandson. I know I enjoy my days with my grand daughter and am waiting the day that one of my kids have another grandbaby to enjoy.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Mar 13
I have two children and I was the one who take good care of them since they were young with a help of a nanny because I have to work. As of now, my children are already teenagers and soon they will have the family of their own.
I keep on telling them them that if they have family, I hope they have more children than we have. I am sure that taking care of a grandchildren will be more fun!
Have a great day!
