AimeeM Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 It would be about 30 minutes from the time I leave, until my husband could get home (he's taking off early from the office, but can't leave until a bit after 4). I have to leave at 4. I had asked the sitter to stay with the boys in the between time, but she's ill and just called (can't make it). DD is 13. Great with both boys, and has watched them for small periods of time (shower, run across the street to a neighbor's house, etc), but has never watched DS2 (anyone seen my posts about my "busy boy"? Lol) on her own for longer than 10 minutes or so, and not even that long without me within walking distance. I'm nervous about leaving her with both of them (okay, admittedly I'm nervous about leaving with the Marvelous Flying Marco), but I'm also very hesitant to cancel my pre-op appointment (no, I can't take Marco; I can't wrangle him and submit to blood work or whatever else they have in mind for me). If it were just my 5 year old, this would be a no-brainer; she's watched him before and is excellent at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't think you'll be able to have surgery without the pre-op apt. Can you call to see if you can come in a little later? Can your DH come home earlier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't think you'll be able to have surgery without the pre-op apt. Can you call to see if you can come in a little later? Can your DH come home earlier? DH cannot come home earlier (he's in a meeting - I can't even ask; he isn't available to speak on the phone). I can't come in later - I'm the last appointment. I could ask for a different day, but this is one of two pre-op appointments scheduled for me, and surgery date is getting closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 30 minutes? Your 13 year old should be able to handle it. You might provide her with a something new/different to do with him that could hold his interest-bubbles, play dough, something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 A 13 year old should be able to babysit two kids of those ages for that timeframe with no problem. I would leave her to watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'd go for it. Let her know that she can give the boys snacks or have them watch a show or take them in the yard or blow bubbles in the bathtub or play with this new fun toy or whatever it takes to keep them whole and happy for the duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 A 13 year old should be able to babysit two kids of those ages for that timeframe with no problem. I would leave her to watch them. I would agree - but my 2 year old is enough of a handful that I usually hire the sitter JUST to keep up with him, while DD13 watches her 5 year old brother; toddler gets his own private sitter, lol. I think I will (let her watch them). I'm just nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I think your 13 year old will be just fine. What a great opportunity to allow her to show that she can do it! For 30 minutes, I would find something your youngest one really likes to watch and plug it in to help ease your mind about him getting into mischief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 30 minutes? Your 13 year old should be able to handle it. You might provide her with a something new/different to do with him that could hold his interest-bubbles, play dough, something like that. I agree. i'ts only 30 mins. they should be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Definitely I would leave them with your dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Nevermind. Tony is able to come home in about 10 minutes (leave in about 10 minutes). Next time this happens, I think I'll take DS5 with me (he's pretty laid back) and leave DD with ONLY the 2 year old, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagel270 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I was going to suggest taking the 5 year old with you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 A 13 year old should be fine watching little kids, even wild ones. My sister was baby-sitting other families - for pay - at 10 and I was at 11. I was a nanny to a 2 1/2 year old the summer I turned 13. My 14 year old just got home from baby-sitting 4 and 2 year olds (a pretty regular sitting job). My 12 year old baby-sits his brothers sometimes (if his sister isn't home). It would never even occur to me to question whether a 13 year old can baby-sit an active two year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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