Most people are scared to ask me to babysit. They are completely justified in their fear. I don’t think i’ve ever actually been given such a daunting responsibility. That is, until tonight. I’m in Fort Collins, Colorado and after a day full of meetings i was asked to watch a few kids for a few hours while the parents went to an important dinner. To be honest, i wasn’t looking forward to this, but to be fair, it wasn’t really babysitting. Two of the girls are 12 years old so they sort of take care of everything. Let me just say… We had a BLAST!
I took them to get burritos at Chipotle and that was a really cool experience. I loaded up the car with 5 kids and drove through the snowy streets of Fort Collins to get them to a delicious dinner. They all did really well at dinner and then we went home to watch Survivor and i put the little ones to bed at 7:30. I had a great time laughing with them, talking to them, and just goofing off and being the funny clueless adult.
Here’s my favorite conversation from the night::
Silas:: “It’s almost my birthday you know!!”
Me:: “Oh really!? When’s your birthday??”
Silas:: “February 28th!”
Me:: “Wow! So close”
And here’s the crew of coolest kids around::
Silas.
Quinn
Lily
Olivia
Emily
Mom
December 11th, 2009
Somehow, I’m not surprised at all. Michael is waiting his turn.
Matt Hux
December 11th, 2009
I saw the pictures, and I immediately knew the restaurant. By the way, any trips to Florida during the winter?
Amanda
December 11th, 2009
Woohoo! I have a birthday buddy!
Genevieve
December 12th, 2009
i knew it. you’re totally going to have kids one day!!
Bethany Seip
December 12th, 2009
Ok, Lily is just about the cutest ever!
Quinn
December 12th, 2009
Hey, what about me?
Biscuet
December 13th, 2009
I think everyone should know that i’ve hung out with Quinn in 3 different countries: America, China, and Thailand. That dude is the man!
meredith
December 16th, 2009
so we are seriously looking for a babysitter for tomorrow night…any chance you’ll be in bham??? i’d totally trust you!
Biscuet
December 16th, 2009
Whoa whoa whoa… this blog post is not an advertisement for my services. And Mer, you know i would do anything for you and Jared… but i do not think this idea is in the best interest of your daughter.
md
December 20th, 2009
B- this is April on Matt’s computer. I totally believe you have what it takes to be a top notch babysitter! I mean you went above and beyond in caring for Josh that time in California! (:
Amy
December 21st, 2009
All i have to say is OMG…really biscuet? I am at a loss for words. I am very impressed.