In the past 20 months, we haven’t had any problems finding a babysitter for Hailey. It’s been wonderful having our family at our beck and call. We’ve never had to “hire” a babysitter. Occasionally, a friend of mine would even watch her if I had any last minute appointments.
BlogHer is just around the corner and now that we’re starting to finalize plans for the long weekend, I have to make sure I have all of my ducks in a row or at least a babysitter for my child. I’m well aware that the fine folks at BlogHer have provided a place for our children while we are out being crazy party animals learning our way around the blogosphere. You can learn more about their childcare options HERE. I suppose there is always Sittercity, too. I, however, was hoping to leave my toddler with someone whom she is familiar.
Maybe it’s just me being paranoid or not wanting to put anyone through the stress of a crying, screaming child for 10+ hours for four days, but I would just have peace of mind knowing the person who was watching her. We thought we had it all figured out (my husband and I). His mother has the summer’s off, so SHE can stay with Hailey Thursday through Friday when my husband gets home from work. Piece of cake. Done deal. But wait! She has a school function that weekend! That really throws a wrench into the plan. Then, my husband receives tickets to the Warped Tour through his music blog, which is being held in Chicago on Saturday. Double wrench. This leaves us with zero childcare for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I’m going to this conference come hell or high water, people.
So, my sister-in-law who is graciously letting me crash at her Lincoln Square pad for the weekend has offered to babysit her only favorite niece on Thursday while I help fill swag bags and attend our beloved collective mom’s blog dinner outing. Then, it’s BACK to the burbs for me on Thursday night to drop of the little tike. I’ll be heading back into the city bright and early Friday morning in time for Day One of the conference. Hubby has offered to take the day off of work on Friday to stay home with Hailey. Yes! Two down, one to go. We will be soliciting some more family members for their childcare services on Saturday so I can be at Day Two of the conference and hubby can attend the Warped Tour.
Anyone else having childcare woes for the upcoming conference weekend?
*One of my original Chicago Moms Blog posts
