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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm shocked so many people have NEVER used a non family babysitter or any type of babysitter for that matter.  Don't you need a hair cut regularly, have to see the dentist, the dr, ever meet friends for lunch or book club, go out at night with your spouse on occasion??

We don't live near any family and my husband works tons of hours and is often working late into the evening and on weekends.  I have several babysitters; mostly neighborhood girls in high school but some college students too for daytime appointments I occasionally have.  [/quote]

You’d be surprised how many moms don’t have a life outside of their kids.

Go and look around suburban america at the moms.  You really think they are spending time at the hair salon?  [/quote]

Yep.  Still shocked.  Especially for the DC area where I feel it is fairly to have one spouse put in a lot of hours and to not have family close enough to babysit every single time you need them.

Even if you aren't getting root touch ups ever 2 weeks and monthly facials, the most basic level of self care requires going to the salon every few months and dr/dentist without your kids.  I can't imagine bringing a toddler to the dentist office while I am being seen.  Do people really do this?  My kids enjoy having fun with babysitters.  They are young and fun and are always introducing something creative.  Much better than dragging a young child to drs appointments (or whatever appointment) and sticking them in a chair with a tablet.  [/quote]

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