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Hey guys im Michelle!! Some people think im annoying, some people think im crazy.. but who knows im just ME!! I bite my nails, i know its a habbit i have to stop. I love getting my nails done, its my obsession. My goal in life is to become famous, but who doesnt wanna be? Im mean to people if they're mean to me first, otherwise whats the reason to be mean to someone? I dont understand life.. although it can be fun sometimes. I love the color pink, and when i say that people automatically think im a girly girl. I love to dance and sing, although i dont see myself doing it when i get older..
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I'm eighteen years old and a high school graduate. I frequently help babysit my younger cousins (ages 2-12) for free or at a low price, and I am fairly used to the quirks, likes and dislikes, of behavior of my relatives.
A family friend has asked me to babysit their 7 (I think 7) year old son for about eight hours this Thursday (I write this on Sunday). I like the kid and he seems to hero-worship me, so I'm fairly certain I'm going to accept. However, he has a reputation for wild behavior, so I am going in guarded.
My problem is, while I've played with him and helped to babysit him before, I've never been the primary babysitter. While my mother will be home that day, I really want to be as self-sufficient as possible.
So, I was looking for some pointers for babysitting non-family. I'm thinking that I'll start him out on cartoons, since he'll be arriving at my house about seven, and break up the rest of the day with semi-healthy snacks every 2-3 hours, and blocks of toys, drawing, and video games. Movies if I get REALLY desperate.
If you could give me tips, crisis management techniques, and ideas for free or low-cost crafts and games, I would greatly appreciate it. Movie rental suggestions are also welcome, although my budget is very small, and my selection is limited to a single small store.
Well, i think you plan is fine, dont go out and buy things. Tell his mom in advance to tell him to bring a few games he likes. You shouldnt start out with cartoons because you should leave the cartoons to when you are really desprate. Make a schedule:
7:15ish- breakfast
7:45is-quit games such as coloring, playing with action figures
8:15ish- i guess cartoons
10:00-swimming
12:lunch
12:45-vidioe games
2:30-3: get him ready for his mom to pick him up
(that was just an example)
good luck ♥ Michelle
(Rating: 5) Excellent schedule, although two parts thereof are problematic. For one, the only cartoon block I'm certain he'd be interested in is 6-8 (Jetix), Nickelodeon is iffy at best. Second, I don't have access to a pool of any kind, and can't swim, so I couldn't ensure his safety. but, very good suggestions that I will keep in mind if things get too hectic.