Friday, November 7, 2008

Babysitting Group

We've got a little group together (3 couples) where we trade off a weekend night to watch each others kids and this week was our week to watch the 6 kids (2 kids per couple). The ages range from almost five to one and it's great!

During the night I had to change Ruby's diaper and after we were done she sat on the counter and looked at herself in the mirror. I played with her hair for awhile and then asked her if she wanted me to braid it. She quietly said, "umm humm". I started to french braid her hair on the side and since she was being so good I continued the braid around her head. She was so cute and good it was fun to play with hair and this time it was appropriate (not one of my boys:).The night had few problems and even those were solved quickly. Below are of the group (minus Spencer) watching a little bit of Sleeping Beauty. The witch was coming out and Anna was scarred hence the hands up by her mouth. (Left to right Ruby, Anna, Alli, Peter, and Jared)

7 comments:

Kaela said...

Wow- you can french braid like that and have NO girls?! I hope you have girls someday because it would be a shame for that talent to not be used!! I have tried doing my neices hair before and it was SO much harder than I thought it would be. Cool idea to have a few couples alternate babysitting the group!!

Angela said...

I'm glad it wasn't too hectic! Was Chris there to help, that makes a huge difference.

nerak said...

The little Sleeping Beauty crew is too adorable.

Justin & Heather said...

I think you need a girl soon!

Ali said...

That trade off sounds like a sweet deal! I'm glad you've found a system with friends- they all look so well behaved!

Karyn said...

Ruby loved her hairdo! She let me put her hair in a ponytail the next day. And on Sunday she wore a headband. You are amazing!

Anonymous said...

It sounds like life is going pretty well. I love reading about what is going on. Keep up the good work. Miss you.