Dear Queenie,
I have six kids under the age of 8 years. A woman I know from church has offered to babysit sometimes so my husband and I can go out on a “date”.
My problem is I don’t think she knows what she would be getting into, looking after a bunch of kids like that.
Also, I like being with my husband, but I would rather just have some time alone by myself.
Queenie, what do you suggest?—Stressed-out mother
Dear Mother,
Before you let this woman babysit, have her come to your house for a few hours to see just what she would be getting into. Perhaps she could arrange to have someone else come with her to help.
Then, perhaps you could arrange for her/them to babysit sometime when your husband is otherwise occupied – for instance, while he is at work – and you can simply go out somewhere by yourself. Or, if she/they can babysit somewhere else than your home, you can even just stay at home resting.
