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**lovemykidstoo** · 07-25-2014, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Blackcat31

You could just tell her you were really looking for a daycare that served bacon.

...... because that is all your 2 yr old will eat and you do NOT want him to get upset and cry if there is no bacon on the menu.

or tell her your kids eat a gluten free diet and cup cakes and brownies aren't gonna cut it.

No, wait!! Tell her you can only afford $25 a day for both kids.

BC I nearly wet my pants reading this. You are hilarious!

**Blackcat31** · 07-26-2014, 06:04 PM

Check this one out:

ISO SITTER FOR TWINS--MUST HAVE GOOD HANDLE & FIRM AUTHORITY (duluth)
So here's the deal...
My very good friend has twin 3 year old boys. Now don't let their super cute 1st impressions fool you

! Before I began working full-time, I used to provide dang near full time care for these boys! They ARE NOT ROTTEN AWFUL KIDS, they just happen to see peoples kindnesses for a weakness and they will quickly decide whether they respect and listen to you. I'd like it to be understood that me and their mom and dad fully know their attitudes and know that sometimes it can be a work in progress. Honestly, if the boys are mad at you the first week or so, it probly means you're doing something right

. They only intensify bad behavior off getting negative reactions to their acting out. It takes alot of consistency and a firm handle on your personal stress level and childcare abilities, but once they realize that you're not gonna condone it, that there are rewards and consequences to every choice and/or action, they tend to listen better, know what to expect, and are quite cute and pleasant to have around! I love these boys to death and their mom has a full time job in which its a daily struggle, or if I may, and added extra hassle to find a sitter an hour before she has to go to work because yet ANOTHER sitter was caught offgaurd, inexperienced, and refusing to return due to how they behave to new people! I fear that my friend could potentially lose her job due the unreliable childcare for her boys.

I guess I figured I try to help her out in any way I can and began to think about what could be the possible issue that keeps continuously happening. So, I figured I'd put an ad up instead of answering the already posted, and be crystal clear on what would be expected and maybe just maybe we will find someone that is up for the challenge and could be completely prepared for behavioral issues and has been able to organize a plan of attack, so that once they babysit, its not nearly the chaotic and stressful adventures of the sitters before. Listed below are the most common bad behaviors we have been notified of by other sitters, but rarely see ourselves because we DONOT condone it.
*mouthiness* *throwing random objects* *screaming* *spitting* *biting* purely ignoring authority*
*hitting other children* *stealing objects they've been told they can't have* *mean comments(no swearing yet tho)* *personal boundaries* *excessive crying when theyre angry at u*

I know how intense this sounds and how hard if not impossible its going to be to find someone willing to sign on for these boys..Honestly I haven't had these above named issues with these boys since I first met them almost 2 years ago but I firmly believe its because I have NEVER allowed them to be disrespectful to me and am consistent every single time with rewards and consequences.

I am absolutely willing to meet with anyone willing to accept the challenge and answer or even fully educate on the discipline, communication, and follow thru that is desperately needed to ensure that my friend has a reliable childcare provider and can go to work without the added stress and disappointment of wondering if the sitter is gonna last til tomorrow or worrying about the crazy outrageous behaviors they like to display while she's at work.

She does have childcare assistance thru xxxxxx county. We are also very willing to negotiate if there is extra payment necessary. Depending on your experience, we'd love to meet anyone willing to give this a shot. Childcare can be arranged in her home or yours. She has no issues with the responsibilities of food and clothing anytime childcare is needed. Please feel free to contact me thru text at the above number and discuss any concerns, ideas, or set up a time to meet these strong-minded little fellas and see if this is something that you could help a struggling mother with. Please please please only serious inquiries

thank you so much for your time....wish us luck!

do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

**Angelsj** · 07-26-2014, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by Blackcat31

Check this one out:

ISO SITTER FOR TWINS--MUST HAVE GOOD HANDLE & FIRM AUTHORITY (duluth)
So here's the deal...
My very good friend has twin 3 year old boys. Now don't let their super cute 1st impressions fool you

! Before I began working full-time, I used to provide dang near full time care for these boys! They ARE NOT ROTTEN AWFUL KIDS, they just happen to see peoples kindnesses for a weakness and they will quickly decide whether they respect and listen to you. I'd like it to be understood that me and their mom and dad fully know their attitudes and know that sometimes it can be a work in progress. Honestly, if the boys are mad at you the first week or so, it probly means you're doing something right

. They only intensify bad behavior off getting negative reactions to their acting out. It takes alot of consistency and a firm handle on your personal stress level and childcare abilities, but once they realize that you're not gonna condone it, that there are rewards and consequences to every choice and/or action, they tend to listen better, know what to expect, and are quite cute and pleasant to have around! I love these boys to death and their mom has a full time job in which its a daily struggle, or if I may, and added extra hassle to find a sitter an hour before she has to go to work because yet ANOTHER sitter was caught offgaurd, inexperienced, and refusing to return due to how they behave to new people! I fear that my friend could potentially lose her job due the unreliable childcare for her boys.

I guess I figured I try to help her out in any way I can and began to think about what could be the possible issue that keeps continuously happening. So, I figured I'd put an ad up instead of answering the already posted, and be crystal clear on what would be expected and maybe just maybe we will find someone that is up for the challenge and could be completely prepared for behavioral issues and has been able to organize a plan of attack, so that once they babysit, its not nearly the chaotic and stressful adventures of the sitters before. Listed below are the most common bad behaviors we have been notified of by other sitters, but rarely see ourselves because we DONOT condone it.
*mouthiness* *throwing random objects* *screaming* *spitting* *biting* purely ignoring authority*
*hitting other children* *stealing objects they've been told they can't have* *mean comments(no swearing yet tho)* *personal boundaries* *excessive crying when theyre angry at u*

I know how intense this sounds and how hard if not impossible its going to be to find someone willing to sign on for these boys..Honestly I haven't had these above named issues with these boys since I first met them almost 2 years ago but I firmly believe its because I have NEVER allowed them to be disrespectful to me and am consistent every single time with rewards and consequences.

I am absolutely willing to meet with anyone willing to accept the challenge and answer or even fully educate on the discipline, communication, and follow thru that is desperately needed to ensure that my friend has a reliable childcare provider and can go to work without the added stress and disappointment of wondering if the sitter is gonna last til tomorrow or worrying about the crazy outrageous behaviors they like to display while she's at work.

She does have childcare assistance thru xxxxxx county. We are also very willing to negotiate if there is extra payment necessary. Depending on your experience, we'd love to meet anyone willing to give this a shot. Childcare can be arranged in her home or yours. She has no issues with the responsibilities of food and clothing anytime childcare is needed. Please feel free to contact me thru text at the above number and discuss any concerns, ideas, or set up a time to meet these strong-minded little fellas and see if this is something that you could help a struggling mother with. Please please please only serious inquiries

thank you so much for your time....wish us luck!

do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

Kudos for honesty???? :confused:

**NightOwl** · 07-26-2014, 10:12 PM

Ummmmmm.... at least she's honest, I guess."yet ANOTHER sitter....", "plan of attack..." Just how terrible ARE these boys???

**Unregistered** · 07-27-2014, 04:45 AM

Her friend will not lose her job due to unreliable childcare. She may lose her job due to poorly behaved children though. If that is the list of most common behaviour concerns, I'm not sure I want to see the full list of issues.

**Sugar Magnolia** · 07-27-2014, 06:49 AM

Well, they may throw tantrums, but at least they spit and bite.

**hope** · 07-27-2014, 07:03 AM

No swearing yet......YET???? So they fully expect swearing to be coming out of their mouths any day now? Hahaha!!!

**craftymissbeth** · 07-27-2014, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered

Her friend will not lose her job due to unreliable childcare. She may lose her job due to poorly behaved children though. If that is the list of most common behaviour concerns, I'm not sure I want to see the full list of issues.

That's exactly what I thought too

**MsLisa** · 07-27-2014, 08:26 PM

Not necessarily insane but this the other end of my competition that makes my head spin. I call them the "A types", the total opposite of the baken lady.

craigslist | Page Not Found

http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4554047568.html

**MsLisa** · 08-04-2014, 08:39 AM

Went on vacation and came back to some new ones...Wow! :

:

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http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4601367477.html

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http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4599227155.html

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http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4596915002.html

**Mister Sir Husband** · 08-04-2014, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by MsLisa

Went on vacation and came back to some new ones...Wow! :

:

craigslist | Page Not Found

http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4601367477.html

craigslist | Page Not Found

http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4599227155.html

http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4596915002.html

My problem with these is if you can't use proper grammar and spell correctly, then hire someone who can to proofread the ad.

**Naptime yet?** · 08-04-2014, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by MsLisa

Not necessarily insane but this the other end of my competition that makes my head spin. I call them the "A types", the total opposite of the baken lady.

http://scranton.craigslist.org/kid/4554047568.html

At the start of the post she will watch your 4 year old, but by the end, she's only taking infants. And we know how much infants like to do worksheets.