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FInally...I hope

After looking for nearly a month I think we have found a babysitter for the boys.  There are pros and cons but I hope and pray this will work out at least until the summer.

After spending lots of time praying about this situation I feel good about the choice we made. 

Today was her first day and things went well I think.  She only stays until the older kids get home and then she leaves so I didn't see her before she left. 

Luke said he had a great time. 

So we will see how the rest of the month goes.  I only need her for a few more days this month and a few days next month. 

So after babysitting one day she said she couldn't babysit any more for me but refused to give a reason.  So back I go to searching.  There is one person who babysits in her home but her prices are way more then anybody else around here and so if I have to use her I will but I prefer not to.

I am feeling so defeated over this whole thing.  I am becoming increasingly bitter at our old babysitter who decided not to watch the boys with out warning.  Lee had other issues with her so it is better that the boys aren't going there but I still need somebody.  I picked up extra shifts only after the babysit from Monday said she was willing to babysit for us. 

I have emailed several people and gotten a response from two of them.  I will set up interviews Monday and then go from there. 


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