Believe it or not, those appointments aren’t any easier for those of us who have children in school! I thought it would be better this year with my youngest finally in preschool, but because of other commitments I’ve made it’s every bit as tough – if not more so because my husband’s job now keeps him away an extra hour in the evening.
Ah well, all part of parenthood!
Your shawl is lovely. I have several nice, warm shawls of my own that I absolutely love…..and I don’t think I could live without any of them!
Gorgeous shawl! I will have to try that pattern someday.
I have a babysitting exchange with a group of mommy friends. We use a website (www.babysitterexchange.com) to keep track of credits but you could do it other ways. Some people use it to get a date with their spouse and have guaranteed qualified babysitters, others use it to get in those appointments and meetings that have to happen during the day when the spouse can’t watch the kids in your absence. It works out well for us and I don’t ever feel like I’m imposing on someone else’s time by asking for someone to watch our kids.
[...] getting a bit repetitive in my blogging and my knitting both, but I can’t stop knitting candleflame shawls!! I think this pattern is this fall what Toasty was for me last winter (and I’m still [...]
My kids often come with me. They usually grumble, but they often don’t have much choice. I make sure to bring snacks and water that won’t leave too much of a mess, and we have a “to-go” bag that comes with us, filled with books and activities to keep them occupied for awhile. I make sure to praise them for their good behavior afterwards. There are appointments I can’t take them to, but I have several friends who offer to watch kids for me (and I return the favor). It’s difficult either way. When my oldest was in school, it was hard, because I always had to schedule around him. Do you know any college kids at your church? I’ve asked them to babysit in the afternoons, and I feed them later.
Too bad I don’t live closer, I’d happily take your kids for you!
Believe it or not, those appointments aren’t any easier for those of us who have children in school! I thought it would be better this year with my youngest finally in preschool, but because of other commitments I’ve made it’s every bit as tough – if not more so because my husband’s job now keeps him away an extra hour in the evening.
Ah well, all part of parenthood!
Your shawl is lovely. I have several nice, warm shawls of my own that I absolutely love…..and I don’t think I could live without any of them!
Gorgeous shawl! I will have to try that pattern someday.
I have a babysitting exchange with a group of mommy friends. We use a website (www.babysitterexchange.com) to keep track of credits but you could do it other ways. Some people use it to get a date with their spouse and have guaranteed qualified babysitters, others use it to get in those appointments and meetings that have to happen during the day when the spouse can’t watch the kids in your absence. It works out well for us and I don’t ever feel like I’m imposing on someone else’s time by asking for someone to watch our kids.
That shawl is gorgeous! You are so talented.
Your shawl is absolutely beautiful.
lisa
[...] getting a bit repetitive in my blogging and my knitting both, but I can’t stop knitting candleflame shawls!! I think this pattern is this fall what Toasty was for me last winter (and I’m still [...]
My kids often come with me. They usually grumble, but they often don’t have much choice. I make sure to bring snacks and water that won’t leave too much of a mess, and we have a “to-go” bag that comes with us, filled with books and activities to keep them occupied for awhile. I make sure to praise them for their good behavior afterwards. There are appointments I can’t take them to, but I have several friends who offer to watch kids for me (and I return the favor). It’s difficult either way. When my oldest was in school, it was hard, because I always had to schedule around him. Do you know any college kids at your church? I’ve asked them to babysit in the afternoons, and I feed them later.
Too bad I don’t live closer, I’d happily take your kids for you!