Saturday, September 6, 2008

Bad Babysitter


Sad Blake
What is going on?


Last night Paige and Zach went to the Ranger game and I agreed to watch Blake. Paige left about 6:30 and Blake was in Caroline's crib, but not yet asleep. When I checked on her I saw stuffed animals on the floor and it scared me because I thought it was Blake. (I know...horrible thought) I then noticed Blake was standing up and crying. We had tested the bed earlier in the day and knew that Blake could not get out. Even so when I walked back in the living room I still worried that she really would try to escape and hurt herself. I would hate for that to happen during my first babysitting experience. Paige is very strict with her sleep schedule and it works very nicely so I did not want to disturb that. However, I figured Paige would rather her daughter be safe and she would not mind if I went and got her. I probably should not have, but I walked in the room and Blake leaned out to me so I rescued her from Caroline's unfamiliar bed. I felt sorry for sweet Blake. This is when things got a little hectic. When I got into the living room, Caroline who was resting in the swing became very unhappy. So I had a newborn and a one year old who were not too happy!! Stressful! I called Justin and told him to hurry home because I had created quite a situation. I just kept rubbing Blake's back and was trying to feed Caroline a bottle with the other arm. They were still not too happy but I was at least in a position where they were both safe and not inconsolable. Finally, when Justin got home I passed off Caroline and went and put Blake back to bed. This time she did not even stand up. She was so tired she just scooted herself into a heap in the corner and drifted off to dream land. It was a crazy, but humorous night.

4 comments:

Nicole said...

Allison, your wonderful with children Honey you and Justin are great with Caroline Darlin your handling things very well I think, Allthough it's going to take time to get the hang of things I'm very glad Justin my wonderful brother is there with you to help you out like he did last night...... I'm very proud of you and Justin,

Lots of love,

Aunt, Nicole

Paige said...

Ha! Funny night.

the tatsaks said...

You are one brave soul! Glad it all turned out ok.

Paige said...

The pictures made it way funnier! Ha, "what is going on?" says Caroline!