If you’re anything like me, your children are your pride and joy and also sometimes your biggest frustration. If that’s just me, don’t tell me! It is so important to spend time with your children, nurture them, help them grow, and enjoy them. But it is also important to spend time AWAY from them! That nutures you and helps you grow! And that makes you a better parent!

One of the hardest things about leaving your children with someone is trusting that someone to take good care of your babies. To love them, nurture them, and treat them with respect. How can you be sure the sitter will have the same patience you have (most of the time) with the two year old’s constant questions of “Why?”
          “Mommy, I want juice! Mommy, why you give me juice?”
                                                       Why – Why – Why!

Or that the sitter can handle the baby crying for the last 20 minutes without wanting to scream and pull her hair out. Or the mess on the floor, and so on and so on. How do you find a trustworthy sitter?

That is why I would like you to MEET OUR SITTERS! These are some of the sweetest, most responsible, and reliable girls (and grandma!)! I have personally interviewed each of them, checked their references, and had many of them babysit in my own home. (Babysit with the Why-asking two year old and sometimes crying baby who doesn’t like anyone but giggled at Sara!) But it’s hard to join the service without getting to see the sitters or know for yourself who will be coming to your home. On our website, after a member joins, they can view all of the sitters’ profiles and see their pictures. This is fabulous when you have a new sitter because the kids can see what she looks like! Also you can mark sitters as PREFERRED (or Blocked, if things don’t match up), and ask for your favorite sitter every time.

We have 12 sitters now ranging from age 18 to 82! I’d like to introduce you to a few!

Yasmine: Hi, my name is Yasmine, but I go by Yazzy. I am 20 years old, and a full time student at Texas Tech University majoring in Exercise Sports and Science. I have three siblings whose age differences range from 8-14 years younger than me, so I have had plenty of experience with taking care of them. I have also had experience in churches, group babysitting, and neighborhood families. I was fortunate in junior high and high school to have so many constant families, and I got to see so many kids grow up and experienced all different ages, from newborn to pre-teens. I love working with all different ages of kids. I love being a "girly-girl" and doing arts and crafts, but I also have a great passion for sports so I love playing with boys and girls alike. I can't wait to meet your family!

E’lisa: Hi, my name is E'Lisa. I am finishing up my sophomore year and can't wait to be a teacher. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I love playing with children! I have no preference to any age I think each comes with their own blessings and love both boys and girls. I have experience with every age from infants on up from working in a daycare, and having smaller siblings. My favorite things to do are make colorful crafts, playing pretend, and don't count me out on a game of catch. I am really looking forward to meeting your little blessings.

Sara: My name is Sara and I am a junior enrolled in Texas Tech's nursing program. I am certified in CPR and first aid and I also am a certified nurses aide. I absolutely love children and have been babysitting since I was thirteen years old. I have experience with all ages of children. I used to work at a daycare where I cared for children as young as infancy to 3 years of age. I also have been a nanny for two different families where the children ranged from age 2 to 10 years old.Babysitting is a passion of mine and each experience brings great joy to my life.

Family feedback we’ve received:

Ann is fantastic! I love that she always does some educational activities like reading or practicing counting as well as lots of active play-time. She is great with my bigger kids but can also get the baby to sleep which is quite a feat in our house! Thank you Ann for being so great with my kids.

                 Ann was terrific. Our two boys thought she was one of the best sitters we have hired.

E'Lisa was with us for three days - each was wonderful. She was prompt and organized. She worked very well with my grandchildren - I was totally satisfied with everything she did. I will request her again.

                Kyla's references all sang her praises. One (son age 11 months) said Kyla is the
                only babysitter she will leave her son with and she hopes Kyla will still have time
                to babysit for her!

Kyla was great! My children had a lot of fun with her and are now asking when they can go visit Kyla! This was our first experience with someone we didn't already know and it went off without a hitch! She was on time, professional and yet full of activities and energy compatible with playing with a 3 and 5 year old. We would definitely ask for Kyla again.

I hope this will help alleviate any concerns you might have about our sitters and I would love to tell you about the other 9! Call me anytime with questions you might have and get more information at www.seekingsitters.com