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Last night's story, "A Home for the Holidays" was not only about sharing for Grayden and Qwynn but also about gaining confidence in oneself for Jess. I had numerous discussions with the editor of my book about Jess being only 12 years old and babysitting. She thought it was far too young and that I should change her age to 15 or 16. I went with what I know and have witnessed in other young girls who are eager to not only earn some pocket money but also searching for ways in which to take on more responsibility. I was 11 years old when I took my babysitting class at the YWCA and I have also watched my niece Annie gain huge self confidence in babysitting the children of family friends. Annie is now 13 but she has been looking after children for a year or so now.
Maybe I am wrong here? What age did you start babysitting? For the parents out there - how old are the babysitters you hire? Is the going rate still $5.00/hour?
I have to acknowledge two of my "little" fans here and their parents! Grayden and Qwynn are daughters of friends of ours, Jamie and Tyler. The whole family were avid readers of each story two years ago when I was blogging them and as such, I wanted to have their names appear in a story. Jess is the name of my nephew's love and she is an amazingly loving Mother to my Great Niece Autumn. Thank you to all of them for the loving support!
The recipe for last night's story was for my sister Carla's Gingerbread. One of my personal faves! For almost fourty years now my Sis has been making these for her kids and now her grandkids. What was always so great about her Gingerbread men though was that she hung them on her tree. It really made her tree special! (She always had extra ones too for eating - yummy!) I hope you make them so that you can enjoy them with your family too!
Have a great day!
Shine on!
- K
Maybe I am wrong here? What age did you start babysitting? For the parents out there - how old are the babysitters you hire? Is the going rate still $5.00/hour?
I have to acknowledge two of my "little" fans here and their parents! Grayden and Qwynn are daughters of friends of ours, Jamie and Tyler. The whole family were avid readers of each story two years ago when I was blogging them and as such, I wanted to have their names appear in a story. Jess is the name of my nephew's love and she is an amazingly loving Mother to my Great Niece Autumn. Thank you to all of them for the loving support!
The recipe for last night's story was for my sister Carla's Gingerbread. One of my personal faves! For almost fourty years now my Sis has been making these for her kids and now her grandkids. What was always so great about her Gingerbread men though was that she hung them on her tree. It really made her tree special! (She always had extra ones too for eating - yummy!) I hope you make them so that you can enjoy them with your family too!
Have a great day!
Shine on!
- K