I live pretty close to you and love it. Easy to get everywhere but I like the burbs and having a yard. My son is a little older than yours. Send me a private message and we'll connect. Mosaic has a zero entry fountain that's fun for the little ones to play in. On Saturday mornings at Mason District Park, there's a children's show - puppet show, music, etc. Some of them are for a slightly older kid (magic show) but DS really likes the music. Not too far away is Clemyjontri which is the mother of all playgrounds around here. We tend to go there for an early morning activity b/c it gets really crowded later in the day. Like a PP said, Hidden Oaks Nature center is really great as well and super close.

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Anonymous wrote:A Chinese friend has used a service to get this kind of help. Let me ask her for the contact info. She was happy with the woman who came to help her.

oP here - this would be fantastic. I do not have family who can come help and my mother has offered to fly someone in to help for the month. But, we would have to board her and of course, we have limited space and I doubt my husband will be altogether happy with a stranger from china living in his home! I am considering an ad in the paper, but I haven't quite gotten there yet. Thanks and please pass along the info if you can.

I have the information on the service my friend used. Send me a private message and I'll pass along the info. I will note that the service is based in CA and the 1 month nanny does stay with you. But it's totally worth while. Having help when the baby comes home makes the adjustment so much better. And having someone experienced in the home who is cooking and taking care of you and the baby is even better.

Any thoughts on services or software to use when paying an in-home day care provider? nannytaxes is geared for those who are the sole employer of their provider; not using an in-home provider. How do I figure out what amount of taxes and other witholdings to pay when provider will net $300 per week and wants me to deal with the taxes? thanks