Big Girl Panties

I had to put on my big girl panties today....



... Evie had her first babysitter besides family.

I couldn't have left Evie in better hands.  Not only did I have a RN watching Evie, it was her RN from KKI.  Leslie took care of Evie when she had a feeling tube, messy infant poops, screamed when bathed, and needed some love while Mommy and Daddy went home for some air.  Taking care of Evie these days is a whole new ballgame; a MUCH easier gig.

Leslie was anxious to see Evie after a year and I was ready to give my sister a break from watching Evie.  I tried to give Leslie only 5 minutes of instructions, but I think I crammed half of Evie's life story in those 5 minutes.  Leslie was very sweet and acted interested.  I knew she had it under control; I just had to let go of control.

The initial greeting didn't go so well due to Parker acting like,well Parker, and plowing down the door as Leslie walked in.  I think it scared Evie and the crying began.  Luckily it was nap time, so Leslie quickly scooped her up and got her to nap for 2 hours.  When I returned hours later Evie was happily playing with Leslie in her room, bathed, PJs on, and gave me a smile. 

Who knows if Evie remembers Leslie gentle touch from last year, but it sounded like they had a positive, first out of KKI experience.  I hope Leslie will let us use her services again and again! 

My next project- making the nursery an option at church.  It doesn't help when we are checking out a new church and know no one.  It will be Evie's turn to wear the big girl panties!