Would this make me a glutten for punishment?

[Flossam]

Right am going back full time whenever we get to move. Ideally I need to work every other weekend , DP may or may not be working. If not, all fine and dandy! But have worked out that around once maybe twice a month we will need someone to take DS for an hour or two at a time. I will try and work around the times when I need it for longer. Two of my friends have previously said they will be willing to help, although obv they may not always be around. if not we have DP's sister who probably be happy if we bung her a tenner, or DP's mum who has said and I quote 'I might be happy to look after DS once I get to know him a bit and as long as he isn't a naughty boy'. Right, thanks then!! Do you think we will be mad? Possibility of one of the girls if not more from work being happy to help out occaisionally I think from how they have been previously but not asked IYSWIM!! Any thoughts appreciated! Was up till two last night in bed pondering this!

[Flossam]

anyone? its so quiet on here tonight!!

[Flossam]

One last forlorn bump.

[beetlejuice73]

Hi Flossam. Yes I have some thoughts. It doesn't sound like that bad an idea to me. When I was looking for a one-day-a-week nanny/babysitter i advertised in the local French-community newspaper. I got loads of replies, mostly from students, and interviewed 4 of them. I ended up with a fantastic 23 year old p/t student. She's totally reliable, enthusiastic and willing to help. Obviously, I'm not suggesting that you do exaclty the same thing, but I think it's worth a)taking the time to interview people, b) not being totally reliant on goodwill, c) finding someone with whom DS can build a relationship, so that he knows what sort of thing to expect on days when you're not there.

[Flossam]

Thanks BJ. We are going to get a childminder on weekdays, it will just be the weekends which might be a problem, when I probably will be relying on good will.

[beetlejuice73]

Ah sorry, misunderstood. That's a bit more tricky. I have similar problems early morning and late evening when I'm travelling for work. Have to rely on grandparents when babysitter not available. Always hard to plan for.