Comments on: There’s Always That “But…”

By: mickie

mickie — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:51:42 +0000

jeez, try to find a hearing ASL student in your area as a babysitter [obviosly, some one you can trust}
thats what my parents did once a week.

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By: Rosey

Rosey — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 12:20:38 +0000

I totally understand you and Alli - I’m guilty of this myself - of not inviting friends who I know have children because they often turn us down or have hard time finding babysitters, etc. As a result, I go “they got kids, so not worth it..”

also in today’s time and age, there are NOT much people who I would trust to watch my own children. i suppose you two have that issue, as well.

however, dont forget. there was life before children. there still should be during, as well. :-)

just my 2 cents’ worth…

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:52:38 +0000

This is why my older sister lives near her family. They tend to ask me or my sister to babysit the kids. I’m usually okay with babysitting them for like 2 or 3 hours, but if it’s longer than that. I need help!

I tend not to mind watching the kids when it’s warm outside, that way i can take them to the park, putt putt, or just to the pool.

Though my parents do sometimes watch the kids on a friday or a saturday night for them.

one thing my sister has learned to do is to book me, my little sister, or our parents a month in advance. Otherwise we’re all busy, and they’re stuck. She takes advantage of the fact that family lives close enough, and that she doesn’t have to pay us……..

By: Elisa

Elisa — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 13:44:33 +0000

probably easier than done but why dont you find a older aged person to become your “regular” babysitter, so you will always have her/him when you need one?

By: Keri

Keri — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 13:35:48 +0000

*smile* I totally understand where you are coming from. I guess I should be fortunate that I live in a small Deaf community because our events are usually family-friendly. It also helps that there is a monthly Deaf Women Gathering. My husband can take care of my son while I get my girlfriend time. There is no “official” Deaf Men Gathering but the guys do get together and hang out so my husband gets his guy time.

I totally support your monthly dates with Alli. It’s very important for all couples to have that. My husband and I have a weekly date, an evening set aside for us to spend time together, whether it be watching a movie or playing a game at home. It’s not the same as going out but we will do that when our son is old enough for a babysitter.

It’s tough to keep in touch with friends who don’t have kids. I’ve noticed that my husband and I are spending more time with friends who have kids or have a baby on the way. I hope your friends will read this and make an effort to include you and Alli at future events. =D

By: JM

JM — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 13:08:06 +0000

Rob - when are you volunteering? :-)

By: julie

julie — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 03:49:29 +0000

Amen. And it cannot be just *any* sitter, either!!

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:52:29 +0000

Ok Chris, the next DPHH is April 7th. Now go find a babysitter! :) (Easier said than done, of course)