Wish me luck, I'm going to need it from Sunday through Saturday

herdizziness
herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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The newlyweds are headed off to a honeymoon, when I was asked if I would babysit, I said of course, I was going on the assumption it was for 4 days. This is what they were discussing for two weeks. Turns out apparently, my son, said can you do the babysitting? and I said yes. He claims he said can you do the babysitting for a week, to which I replied yes, and then they booked the week long cruise. OMG!!!
I need all the good vibes sent my way babysitting full time a 9 month old for 7 days. (Spring break so off of school). Luckily if I get desperate the other grandma is willing to watch him for a few hours!!
I'm sure we'll do fine, but I still need the good vibes!!! I'm lucky to be here to do that.
Love to you all.
Winter Marie
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  • RickMurtagh
    RickMurtagh Member Posts: 587 Member
    #2
    bonding
    Think of the opportunity to bond with the little guy. I hope you and he will have a fabulous week! At nine months all he will really do is play, eat, sleep, poop and cry a little - funny, I just back to that stage myself - the circle of life!
    Good vibes and prayers coming your way.
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #3
    RickMurtagh said:

    bonding
    Think of the opportunity to bond with the little guy. I hope you and he will have a fabulous week! At nine months all he will really do is play, eat, sleep, poop and cry a little - funny, I just back to that stage myself - the circle of life!
    Good vibes and prayers coming your way.

    LOL Rick
    You're right. I get him every night while their in college classes or at the gym. Just the all nighter thing is scary to me. What if I sleep too sound? What if he's awake all night? LOL, you're right about the play, eat, sleep, poop and cry a little. Although I've been teaching him how to say NO. I ask him, Did grandma do it? And then I answer, "no no no no no" for him. He shakes his head "no" right in unison with grandma, so we've got our backs covered.
    Winter Marie
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #4
    At least he isn't walking...lol
    Fun, fun, fun! Enjoy!
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #5
    RickMurtagh said:

    bonding
    Think of the opportunity to bond with the little guy. I hope you and he will have a fabulous week! At nine months all he will really do is play, eat, sleep, poop and cry a little - funny, I just back to that stage myself - the circle of life!
    Good vibes and prayers coming your way.

    Hey Dizz....
    You'll do fine..... LOL....there...feel better now??? I always thought my mom was not a very good grandma cause she never wanted to babysit. She did a lttle...but it was limited. She always said "I raised my 5.... that was enough" NOW..that I'm a gma.... I GET IT! Man..they wear you out!!! However..... they are a blessing and mine keep me laughing.... my 5 year old granddaughter is the only one on the face of the earth that thinks I have big boobs!! LOL.... God love her! If you feel your sanity slipping away..call me...I'll slip with you! take care Dizz.......... Luv ya girlfriend!

    Jennie
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #6
    Nana b said:

    At least he isn't walking...lol
    Fun, fun, fun! Enjoy!

    Hey Nana b...
    Very pretty pic!!

    jennie
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #7
    Nana b said:

    At least he isn't walking...lol
    Fun, fun, fun! Enjoy!

    Nana's new picture
    She kind of looks like a 20 somethings doesn't she, Jennie? I'm jealous.
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #8
    herdizziness said:

    Nana's new picture
    She kind of looks like a 20 somethings doesn't she, Jennie? I'm jealous.

    agree Dizz...
    What you doing nana to look so dang good????? I'm thinkin its all that good stuff you got going on in your diet!! ....AND..you always smiling...hummmmmm...wondering minds....

    Jennie
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #9
    idlehunters said:

    Hey Dizz....
    You'll do fine..... LOL....there...feel better now??? I always thought my mom was not a very good grandma cause she never wanted to babysit. She did a lttle...but it was limited. She always said "I raised my 5.... that was enough" NOW..that I'm a gma.... I GET IT! Man..they wear you out!!! However..... they are a blessing and mine keep me laughing.... my 5 year old granddaughter is the only one on the face of the earth that thinks I have big boobs!! LOL.... God love her! If you feel your sanity slipping away..call me...I'll slip with you! take care Dizz.......... Luv ya girlfriend!

    Jennie

    LMAO
    My son, at his wedding kept introducing me, as his mom and her two friends, he actually asked me, Mom did you have to bring your boobs along???
    He's the one that told me to get a new bra, as he didn't want to be embarrassed by my boobs hanging down to my knees. Can't win. Wish they were nice and small and compact. I'll trade you!!! Posted a picture of me,my friends and my son at his wedding on my expression page.
    Winter Marie
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #10
    Energy and good vibes
    Dear Winter Marie,

    I am amazed! Taking care of a 7 months old needs a lot of energy... I did that once for 4 days and I remember I was exhausted afterwards...
    But the experience was fabulous! Babies are just adorable and cute!

    Good luck to you and remember take enough rest for yourself!
    Take care and lots of love
    Dora
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #11
    what a lovelly wedding present
    Dear winter marie,

    I hope you two have the best time.

    hugs,
    Pete
  • ketziah35
    ketziah35 Member Posts: 1,145
    #12
    I can't give you any advice,
    I can't give you any advice, as I babysat my 2 year old niece once and afterwards informed my sister that npt again until she is in kindergarten.
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #13
    ketziah35 said:

    I can't give you any advice,
    I can't give you any advice, as I babysat my 2 year old niece once and afterwards informed my sister that npt again until she is in kindergarten.

    Hi winter, just can say good luck!
    Hugs!
  • Unknown
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    #14
    pepebcn said:

    Hi winter, just can say good luck!
    Hugs!

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  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #15
    Sleep when the baby sleeps!
    I know - at 9 months, he's probably sleeping through the night. I can't imagine you'd sleep through if he needs you. Borrow a baby monitor, if that will help, but you'll be slightly on edge while he's with you.

    9 months - hmmm - cruising, if not yet walking. Watch out for all your little things! Grabby baby hands go far!

    And have a wonderful time loving, tickling, nuzzling, playing with and kissing him!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #16
    Have fun!
    Winter Marie,

    I hope this visit goes really well! You never cease to amaze me, with all you can do! The wedding pics are beautiful, + you look amazing. Enjoy!
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #17
    AnneCan said:

    Have fun!
    Winter Marie,

    I hope this visit goes really well! You never cease to amaze me, with all you can do! The wedding pics are beautiful, + you look amazing. Enjoy!

    YOU WILL DO FINE
    Us Grandma can do more then we think good luck and have fun 9 months is a cute age a car drive is also good if baby is fussy he he.

    michelle
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #18
    angelsbaby said:

    YOU WILL DO FINE
    Us Grandma can do more then we think good luck and have fun 9 months is a cute age a car drive is also good if baby is fussy he he.

    michelle

    The maternal instinct will kick in........again
    and every whimper or sound he makes will wake you up, it will wear you plum out and be fabulous at the same time...envy you for what you are about to become.....MOM, all over again...hehe...love back at ya...buzz
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #19
    Buzzard said:

    The maternal instinct will kick in........again
    and every whimper or sound he makes will wake you up, it will wear you plum out and be fabulous at the same time...envy you for what you are about to become.....MOM, all over again...hehe...love back at ya...buzz

    Blessing
    Winter,

    I raised my youngest grandson from birth until about age 3(he's 16 now and 6 feet tall).
    His mother thought motherhood ended when she got off the delivery table, so my son became a single parent. I was working full time and getting up every two hours in the night to feed and change him. Finally told my son that we needed to share this. He said "But Mom, you're used to it." I was around 50 at the time,and I told him "Not at this age, I'm not."
    I can look back and laugh now. My grandson David is truly a blessing in disguise.

    Enjoy. Have a wonderful time. You will do fine.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva Member Posts: 641
    #20
    hey Winter
    Hey Winter good luck and remember what happens at grandma's stays at grandma's and just have a ball lots of hugs Tina
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #21
    Have fun!
    You'll be fine, and you'll LOVE all the special moments. I've been taking care of my 3 grandchildren (now 8, almost 4 and almost 2) since they were born, with a little side trip to "Cancerville" plopped down in the middle of all that.

    You'll be tired, you'll feel a little awkward at first, but you WILL do great!

    *hugs*
    Gail

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