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[quote=Anonymous]We currently have a toddler and are expecting twins this summer.  We are very happy with our day care situation and planning to keep it up for our toddler while on maternity leave and then for the twins, too, once I go back to work.  But to help make evenings not so difficult, we are considering hiring someone for about 16-20 hours a week.  I'm thinking weeknights, 4-8 or 5-9pm to just help with whatever needs to be done.

This may include helping with dinner prep or after dinner clean up, washing bottles for the next day, bath time, giving a bottle, changing a diaper, bedtime, laundry, etc.  I expect to be home during this time, so I'm not necessarily looking for someone to care for 3 very young ones alone, just looking for an extra set of proactive, helpful hands.  Particularly so I can spend a little time with our toddler son and read him a book or two.

We have a house cleaning service, so not looking for someone to do any deep cleaning of toiiets or anything.  But will expect this person to work hard for the 4 hours he/she is present.

We live in Bethesda very close to the metro (<0.3 miles).

So my questions for all of you helpful posters:
1. Do people like this exist who will be willing to do both meal prep and/or holding/burping babies, depending on the evening?  
2. How do I find that person?
3.  What would be a reasonable rate to offer?  
4. What are other factors I should think about when negotiating, discussing contracts, etc?

thank you![/quote]

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