Is this asking too much?
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Anonymous
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I am a nanny and I do a good bit of professional babysitting on the side.
My brother-in-law will be having major surgery at the end of June. My sister made arrangements for my 5 y/o nephew to stay with my father for a week following the surgery so she can help him during his recovery. My father agreed but has a prior commitment over a weekend that he will be here. I agreed (excitedly!) to care for him while my dad is out of town. I have had a babysitting job booked for that Saturday evening for a month or so. I will be babysitting for 2 little girls who are the same age as my nephew. They actually used to play together when they were babies. I've cared for both girls (from different families) since they were 3 months old and have a great relationship with the parents. Would it be out of line to ask if my nephew can tag along for the evening? This definitely won't become habit, as he lives over 400 miles from me. |
Anonymous
| No big deal. Go for it. The girls will be thrilled! |
Anonymous
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Doesn't seem like a big deal to me - seems like it would be fun for all the kids if you're comfortable doing it.
- MB |
Anonymous
| MB here. Considering the relationship you have with the family you are babysitting, I think it is fine to ask. If they were a new family or someone you don't babysit often, I probably wouldn't. But by now they know your character and the type of babysitter you are and would know this wouldn't be an all the time thing! |
Anonymous
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OP here. Thank you for your responses!
This is what I was thinking as well. I just wante some second opinions. If DCUM approves, it must be ok 
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Anonymous
| I would let them know that they can say know ("I can find another sitter for him") and simply say that he will unexpectedly be in town and you would love to spend time with him and will make sure that the children all enjoy their time together. |
Anonymous
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It wouldn't hurt to ask.
Just tell the parents your situation and I am pretty sure they will understand fully. If not, then they will have plenty of time to seek another sitter. |
Anonymous
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I asked them and they gave me an enthusiastic 'yes.'
They were excited that the girls would have an extra playmate. Thanks guys! |