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Wanted: Kind, nurturing type with plenty of energy to spare. Must love kids and noise and discussing zombies with an inquisitive 6 year old. Creativity, imagination, patience, and coloring in the lines are also helpful. As are an extra pair of eyes in the back of your head.
Duties include, but are not limited to and are liable to change at any time:
- Magna Doodle sketching
- child wrangling
- cat protecting
- refereeing
- minimal cooking (cereal, macaroni ‘n cheese)
- watching copious amounts of Disney Pixar movies
- milk refilling
- constant toy pickups
- butt wiping
- playground sliding partner (weather permitting)
- potty training (not required, but those willing receive extra consideration)
- normal daily household chores (again, not required, but very appreciated)
The mother will be on the premises, but mostly unavailable except in case of an emergency. She will probably spend the majority of her time secluded in the bedroom, possibly sleeping, likely “working” from her laptop, or just staring blissfully unaware at the wall. In other words, the mother is in desperate need of a long overdue break.
Position is part-time, 5-10 hours per week on a very temporary basis, or until the mother’s batteries have been recharged and wits restored. You must be available immediately. Payment will be in the form of an endless amount of gratitude and/or cookies.
I'm Crystal. A 30-something mom to 3 young kids living in the Midwest USA. When I'm not chasing my children, I'm a freelance writer and web designer. I like to tell stories from our days and share what we enjoy...
14 Responses
on March 10 2010
If you find Mary Poppins, let me know … I would love to borrow her.
on March 10th, 2010
@jesser, Ah, but see, if I find her, I’m never letting her go.
on March 10 2010
Ugh, potty training.
We’re working on that now. Not fun.
.-= Amber´s latest blog post: Things That Make Me Go Huh =-.
on March 10th, 2010
@Amber, My son is almost 4 and still not potty trained. If I could get someone to come in and do it for me, he probably would have been potty trained months ago.
on March 10 2010
hey i need one of these too! except they’d have to play Fairies and Doll baby hospital instead of zombies..cuz my boys are too old to play zombies now
.-= maggie may´s latest blog post: ‘ when she was good, she was very very good =-.
on March 10 2010
A quality cat protector and butt wiper are hard to come by. Be sure to check references. =>
.-= Stacia´s latest blog post: Odd Mother Out =-.
on March 10 2010
I know how that feels. The desperate urge for a break! I hope that you can find one soon.
.-= Marilyn @ A Lot of Loves´s latest blog post: Loonies Only: Wednesday of Few Words =-.
on March 10 2010
sending you a virtual martini….
on March 11 2010
If you find said individual, can we share? My kingdom to have a chance to stare at the wall, blissfully unaware.
.-= Angella´s latest blog post: Write Like Nobody’s Reading =-.
on March 11 2010
You know, if enough of us are interested in joining together, we could make this a full-time position and offer benefits. 5-10 hours a week at your house, 5-10 at mine, and so on…
I could absolutely use a helping hand for a few weeks. We’re working on the whole “sleeping all night” drama…so I’m particularly tired during the day lately!
.-= Crystal @ Semi-Crunchy Mama´s latest blog post: Mei Tai Memories =-.
on March 12 2010
Endless supply of cookies?
Deal!
on March 12th, 2010
@mamatulip, You’re hired!
on March 12 2010
To make a serious answer – when my 3rd was a new baby, I had a pre-teen come hang out with my toddler girls a couple times a week. Sometimes I did things but mostly the baby and I slept. Since it was babysitter training, the first few times I stayed around more so I could show her the ropes. That also meant I got her for very cheap. Unfortunately for me, her family moved at the end of the summer.
.-= Cranky Sarah´s latest blog post: To tell or not to tell =-.
on March 14th, 2010
@Cranky Sarah, That sounds about perfect!