Babysittting

This summer I have been babysitting through a service in the Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach areas. It has been an interesting experience and I've met some wonderful families. This past week I was asked to sit at the Ritz-Carlton 3 nights in a row! The first night I sat for 4 children, last night there were 5 and this evening 2. Tonight I was sitting two small children as they slept soundly in their beds. I ordered a movie, "Catch and Release," with Jennifer Garner and relaxed on a comfy hotel bed. As I was watching the movie, it struck me that I was getting paid to do what I would normally do at home.... lay in bed and watch tv. I know I was there to watch these two beautiful sleeping children, but it felt as if I was alone in my own suite at the Ritz-Carlton listening to the sound of the ocean. I know, my life is so difficult. Babysitting has taught me a lot about what it would mean for Kyle and I if we had a family and how much our lives would change. When Kyle and I reach that point in our marriage I know that we will be wonderful parents and provide our children with amazing adventures. Who knows, maybe one day it will be us requesting a babysitter at the Ritz-Carlton while we go out to dinner. Hmmm... if you know Kyle and I, you are probably chuckling right now. We would never stay at the Ritz, and then request a sitter!
Three more weeks of babysitting and then the new school year begins. I'm very excited for all the adventures the next year will bring.


Ritz-Carlton guest rooms