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Babysitting Co-Op
Henry and his friend Ellie Cate, photo via my friend, BenI spend a lot of time bemoaning the fragmentation of modern American society into nuclear families. After all, I really do believe that it “takes a village” to raise a child (or at least it’s a heck of a lot easier when you have help around).… Read MoreI’m so glad I finally get to do something about it! Two of my new friends and I decided to start a babysitting co-op with the other women from our prenatal yoga class. Here’s how it works:
- Everyone who wants to participate begins with three tokens. Each token is worth one hour of
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Book Club: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
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Oh, how I love the idea of starting with the end in mind! This principle has truly revolutionized my life since I first read this chapter seven or so years ago. (As a side note, I only read the first three habits long ago, which all help one move toward independence. Maybe now I’ll be ready for the last four habits and can move toward interdependence!).
For better and worse, I have integrated this idea deep into my very being. When I plan something, I habitually start with the end vision first, whether it’s a birthday party, a wedding, an online course, or my life. Even
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Happy Birthday, Henry!
In case you’re interested, here’s what we use constantly:- Kimono-style onesies: Seriously, it is so much better to snap an outfit up, rather than pull it over a baby’s head
- Moby wrap
- Baby toilet
- Bath thermometer
- BOB Revolution Stroller
- Stroller car seat adapter
- Charlie’s laundry detergent
- California Baby Shampoo
- Muslin blankets
- Cloth diapers
- Car seat
- Car mirrors
- Essential Montessori products
