We've been talking about getting a back-up babysitter for over a year. Maya is a girl from our small town who we have known a bit over the last few years. She and her little niece are always at VBS at the church on the corner, she plays with her friends on the trampoline behind us when it's warm, and, of course, we see her at school events. She is a 6th grader.
I have been impressed with her at every encounter. She is very mature and great with kids. Her mom suggested that she come over one evening and see the house and get to interact with Camden on her "turf" before she comes over for an actual babysitting gig.
It was so perfect! It was warm enough (and the snow had melted) for them to go outside for a bit. Camden ran and Maya chased. They played on her playground. The did all kinds of pretending.
Camden is excited! So is Maya. Her mom told us that she went to the dollar store and bought some craft supplies/books and made a babysitting kit for days she would be over. We will probably have Maya do one or two short afternoons after school each week and then use her on weekends or other times that GaGa isn't available. I think it's a pretty good fit.
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