Approximately one year ago, my dear friend who also happens to be my neighbor, brought up the suggestion of doing a Date Night Swap. No, not swapping boyfriends or husbands, but babysitting for our kids. One weekend she goes out and I would watch her little girl and the next weekend my hubby and I go out and she would watch our son. This was the perfect situation because our children have to same schedule so the plan was always come to the person's house once the chickadees were asleep. Then life happened and she was blessed with a baby boy and we took a break from that......
Well when I became a Stay At Home Mom...Sort Of, I got a real quick reality check when I found my house was not spotless like I assumed it would be if I was not working outside the home. Amidst my frustration, the wheels got to spinning and I came up with another swap. "Day Time Swap"! I brought it up to my friend and we have been doing it for the past few months. We each take each other's kids for 3 hours once a week, rotating each week. I have got everything done from deep cleaning the kitchen to running errands like I did before I became a mommy. My friend also usually cleans up, but one day treated herself to a shopping trip (Bjorn in tow of course) and was in heaven. The best part is it works on either end. If you are watching the kids, you child gets a play mate AND the hours we chose includes lunch so when you pick up your kid or the other goes home, it's nap time.
I recommend this to anyone who has friends or a friend that you trust with a child the same age. Even start as a trial. It is the greatest thing ever. I am so grateful for my friend for coming up with the first swap, leaving me comfortable enough to suggest the second.
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