Heather M.

I have used this sitter twice. The first time we had some issues with my children not wanting to listen to her, etc. She also allowed my 9-year-old to cook by herself. In all fairness my 9-year-old insisted that she was allowed to and pulled the wool over her eyes. I took all of this into account and decided to allow her to come again. The second time I called her she said she may have some issues with work. She did indeed but she asked if her mother could come. After speaking with her mother, I was comfortable with the arrangement. Her mother did a wonderful job and even picked up a little :) The third time I called her she came and laid down on my bed with my baby to try to get her to take a nap. I called during this time and it appeared that she had been sleeping. I came home and it again appeared she had been sleeping on the recliner with my two youngest. She also allowed my 9-year-old to cook again. This time it was with a pan on the stove. After much consideration and prayer, I have decided to not use her again as a sitter. She was always right on time, not early, not late. She cleaned up after herself. When I arrived home I had her stay an extra hour so she could help me pick up the kids toy room. She did a great job with this. I think she would be wonderful as a housekeeper or perhaps a mother's helper, as long as I was home.