Day Three: Babysitting or Poking a Needle in My Eye?

So seriously, I hate babysitting! I would rather stick a burning hot needle in my eye than babysit anyone’s kids…especially the little ones. If they are maintenance free then I am more than willing to watch them. If I have to mediate, entertain or change diapers…FOGET IT! This act of kindness was a real stretch for me. I have a lovely neighbor who has two children (not the same neighbor with the military husband). Her husband works massive amounts of hours and they are barely hanging on financially. She never gets time away from her children. I took a walk with her and asked her if I could keep the children for her for the afternoon so she could have some free time. She was surprised and a bit shocked. I was surprised and a bit shocked that I offered!
Why are people so shocked when others reach out and do something nice for them? Clearly, we do not do this type of thing enough or it would not shock people…or WAIT…I hope they aren’t shocked because I am doing something nice for them….uh oh..
Anyway, the children came over; a three-year-old and a nine-year-old. To my complete surprise, I totally enjoyed the experience. The three-year-old girl had me laughing and talking most of the afternoon. She was the cutest and funniest little girl. We baked cookies laughed and had a wonderful time. I forgot how much fun it was to hang out with little kids. When my neighbor returned to pick up the kids she had bought me a small gift…not necessary. What I learned was small gestures go a long way with others and I was surprised that my preconceived ideas of hating doing something (babysitting) no longer were valid..maybe trying previously offensive things should be in order?

ON A SIDE NOTE

I went to a party for the holidays and yes I looked HOT! So HOT that a married man grabbed my ass! Do you think it was an act of kindness to tell his wife that the loser grabbed my backside…well I debated and decided…yes it was….not sure how that will turn out…refer to bestselling book.