Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The joys of children that aren't your own.

So I nanny for these two little kids, a four year old girl and a six year old boy. They are pretty cute kids and are well behaved. Most of the time. Every time I'm over there the boy asks me, "Hailey, can we play the Wii?" And I always say no, because they're not allowed to play it on week days, and he knows it too. Sometimes he throws a fit, but as of late he's been really good about it. But, they can be sneaky little kids! Like today, he was telling me about his other babysitter that apparently let's him have tons of sugar, play Wii and stay up really late. Please. I'll believe that for ZERO seconds. Or like the other day, when the girl tried to convince me that her Mom let her brush her teeth in bed. ??

Top things I'm not looking forward to when I have children:
1. Wiping them. BLEH. Although I must admit it beats old people.
2. Saying the words, "It's time for bed." All hell breaks loose. "But Haaaailleeeyyy I'm not ready to go to bed!" Well. Too bad. I'm ready.
3. Listening to them whine and bug each other constantly. You know what? I'm less likely to give you whatever you're asking for BECAUSE you are whining. I also hate tattle tailing.
4. The whole "eating all your dinner to get dessert" thing. You'd think I was trying to hurt them by the way they make such a fuss about it. It's a simple concept, if you want this brownie you must eat your dinner.

But don't get the wrong idea, I really love these kids, but man it's hard! I don't get a moment alone ever. Is that how it's going to be? Will I never be alone again once I have children? There are things I'm not looking forward to, but the list of things I am looking forward to is definitely much longer. I'm excited for when I can have my own, beautiful children... but I'm glad it won't be for a while. (really glad)

And for your enjoyment, one of my favorite digital shorts.


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3 comments:

  1. whitneyMarch 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    well, ya that is kind of how it is. just make sure you catch an awesome husband like ben that likes spending time with his kids so you can get out pretty much whenever you want. you need girls nights out and time to exercise, etc, etc... but let me tell you, its much better with your own kids. i used to worry when i was your age about having kids and that i wouldn't enjoy being a mom because i absolutely HATED babysitting. would i even like my own kids? but then you have your own, and they are all your own, and you love them to pieces... its very different from babysitting some bratty kid who is not yours. and that's how you get through the hard stuff.

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  2. MorganMarch 17, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    yeah, you're pretty much never alone again. ever. haha. like whit said, you need girl time, alone time and away time. i am scheming up my next alone time (ie a trip somewhere with no kids or husband.:) like i told you the other night, it is SOOOO different with your own kids. it is still hard, but you get so much more from it than you do with babysitting. speaking of which... i was babysitting for my friend this evening, and one of her boys pooed his pants. yeah, try cleaning up someone else's kid's poo. so sick. i had to consciously tell myself not to breath so i wouldn't gag. good thing i love my friend and love her kids.:)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I love this video!! haha

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