The Third Most Important Person

We unfortunately, like most people, need to work. I cannot stay home with the kids. Well, technically I probably can, but that's a story for another day.

The thing is, we needed a babysitter. We went through a couple, until we found one that was perfect. This is a big deal-- you are trusting this person with your child or children. There are so many things they must be- honest, patient, giving, loving, punctual, etc....the list goes on.

Thinking about having to look for another babysitter makes me nervous. Thank God we do not have to do that. She has been there for us since a little after my son's first birthday. She has been with us at least three years. She has seen my son start to walk and all the beautiful in between moments until now, at four years old. She has known my daughter since she was born, and has been taking care of her since she was four months old- she is now 17 months, so you can imagine how their relationship has grown.

She loves our kids so much. She protects them. We feel completely at ease leaving them with her. She is such a hard worker. After watching our kids, she goes to her second job, which I guess would be her “real” job, but I know that she takes the responsibility of watching our kids just as seriously.

A sincere thank you to her and the person she is. She has become part of our family.