tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post1110718283724094974..comments2023-10-20T09:06:02.756-07:00Comments on MY COUNTRY LIFE: This 'n thatDonna. Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-48788202139276146262006-05-31T05:30:00.000-07:002006-05-31T05:30:00.000-07:00To add to this entry, I pay their OTHER grandma th...To add to this entry, I pay their OTHER grandma the same amount. Having grandchildren doesn't obligate you to babysit for free...you've raised your kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-45016645137444187872006-05-31T05:44:00.000-07:002006-05-31T05:44:00.000-07:00Honey, I think it's GREAT that you charge them...Honey, I think it's GREAT that you charge them for babysitting. It irks me to no end when women my age smirk and say how glad they are to have a free babysitter, as they get into their zillion-dollar SUV to go dump their kids on the grandparents! GGRRRRRRRR<br><br>xoxoxo,<br>andi<br><br>ps: so glad Cliff is doing so well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-78369071407271972582006-05-31T06:18:00.000-07:002006-05-31T06:18:00.000-07:00I'm sure your daughter appreciates very much t...I'm sure your daughter appreciates very much the care you give to your grandaughters, and doesn't mind at all paying you. When my Nicci was born, I paid my mom to take care of her during the day when I worked. It was well worth the money. She was with family and was safe. Have a good one.<br>Missie<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-10122476564296920072006-05-31T06:48:00.000-07:002006-05-31T06:48:00.000-07:00You have brought to adulthood responsible children...You have brought to adulthood responsible children. This is one way of them demonstrating thier responsibility. You help them in so many ways and you are always there in a crisis and they know that. Why shouldn't they carry thier own weight at this point in the game. One day you won't be there and they will already know how to take care of themselves. Besides grandchildren were meant to be a pleasure not a financial burden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-88136680366538924282006-05-31T16:03:00.000-07:002006-05-31T16:03:00.000-07:00I always paid my MIL for sitting with my children ...I always paid my MIL for sitting with my children when they were small. I hope Cliff does feel up to you two taking some trips later. HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-47099282842011459872006-05-31T21:37:00.000-07:002006-05-31T21:37:00.000-07:00I think it's great that you charge. Your daughter ...I think it's great that you charge. Your daughter knows she has to pay and always does. She is not taking advantage of you. You get to buy good snacks for the kids which is a good thing. I like that idea. <br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-65822717653598242042006-05-31T21:39:00.000-07:002006-05-31T21:39:00.000-07:00Once I was working (high school years), my parents...Once I was working (high school years), my parents asked me to contribute toward the expense of letting me live at home. It sure taught me how to manage money...but I resented the hell out of it at the time. LOL I don't see anything wrong with you asking for a stipend to babysit every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-53278785221768000322006-06-01T12:49:00.000-07:002006-06-01T12:49:00.000-07:00Wtg Rachael!Wtg Rachael!<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395555111688403818.post-1731873729234229042006-06-03T18:28:00.000-07:002006-06-03T18:28:00.000-07:00Mosie, I think you are a great mom...you are the b...Mosie, I think you are a great mom...you are the best babysitter that your daughter can find....you LOVE your grandchildren...and I know your daughter appreciates you being with her children, so she does not have to resort to a stranger being with them. You should be paid and I know your daughter believes this also, and I know she thanks God everyday for having you for a mom.God bless you.<br>love,<br>CarleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com