If your family is anything like our family, a babysitter is an uncommon luxury. So when I get a chance to have one, I have a list of things that I want to think about before he/she arrives.
- Straighten the house enough so that she is not overwhelmed by a mess.
- Make a list of Emergency Contact numbers.
- List children’s names, ages, and allergies (if any).
- Prepare a meal ahead or put out some money to order pizza.
- Have instructions for the tv/remote controls handy.
- List or put out approved snacks and drinks for the children.
- Layout the bedtime routine so that it is easy for the babysitter to follow.
- Be sure to have enough cash to pay when the evening is done.
- Establish if babysitter will need a ride home or not.
- Relax and have fun. Don’t ruin a rare evening out by worrying about the small details. Your children will survive even with a belly full of M&M’s and without brushing their teeth for one night.
You can find pages to keep track of your favorite babysitters and a babysitter instruction page and much more in the Family category at ListPlanIt.com.
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