I posted an ad today at the local university campus (online), because although I felt ok with the sitter-shared-with-other-mum, I think the schedule will not work out. And I merely felt okay and not great and I’m reading “Protecting the Gift” and suddenly I want my intuition to go “wow GREAT” and not “eh, she won’t kill him or molest him.” Although the second is clearly reasonable.
Here’s the ad I wanted to post:
US: We are a creative, granola/goth/GBLT/Catholic/vegan/carnivore friendly work environment/home with a whole whack of books and toys. And we are really nice, but not so nice that we are pushovers.
THE JOB: Caring for the single most important human being ever (ever!!), my son. No cleaning or anything like that, just making sure my son is safe, secure, loved, and appreciated every moment while providing good boundaries, fun, learning experiences, and giggles.
YOU: Are a saint, have worked with kids since you were 12 because you adore small human beings, have studied to be a paramedic, you have 10 references I can call who will drive to my home to show me their kids stayed with you are and totally and completely fine in every way, and you are always patient and gentle and kind and you won’t snicker at my house if you show up 15 minutes early and the used cat litter is still on the front doorstep en route to the green bin. Although you can snicker if you really are just that excellent with kids.
Thank GOODNESS you aren’t demanding (although I think the part about not snickering at the used cat litter on the doorstep is pushing it just a bit ;-).
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