Rewards of Babysitting

Babysitting. My favorite thing about the last 5 months of my life. Well, excluding Matt. He is always my favorite thing.

Anyway, like I promised, I will share photos of all of the goodies the girls have made me throughout this semester.

All of the designs together.

Three of these are specifically special to me, however. This little pot was the first thing Hailey made me. She actually started making it before my first day watching them. When I got the tour of their house, I noticed she was working on it. Then she gave it to me on my first day. It's amazing how unconditional a child's love is. She didn't even know me and she already wanted to make me something!

Hailey made this for me one day after school. I picked it up and swiped it up against my coat. I then sat down to drive and my coat wiped against the car door. At any rate, I still have a red spot on the inside of my car door from this creation. I have gone to wipe it off several times but I enjoy the memory the spot brings, so it may take some time before I wipe the spot off my car door.

This one is my favorite for a couple of reasons. One, I love that Hailey spelled my name as Cala. That just brings a smile to my face. Haha. Secondly, I think it is cute that she made a poem for me. She has called me the best babysitter she has ever had several times. In fact, they both have. I know they probably say this to every babysitter, but a small part of me hopes it isn't told to every babysitter. :)

Tomorrow is my last day watching the girls this year. It's a little bittersweet. I enjoy taking them to dance practice, watching movies with them, playing games with them, and just spending time with them. But I will also enjoy the free time without worrying about missing things while I am babysitting. So, yes, it is very bittersweet. I can't wait to see how big they get the next time I see them!