Date Night

Several times this morning Thomas has said he had a great time last night with Amy. Who is Amy? My friend who, through an online babysitting co-op a group of us are in, stayed with the kids last night so we could have a Date Night.

Sitters can be expensive and when you are new to town, it's hard to trust a total stranger. We have found a great sitter who has stayed with the kids a few times, but at $15/hour it can really make our Date Night expensive. Which is why I'm in love with this new babysitting co-op idea.

Last night was our first Date Night with this co-op. Amy played with the kids, put them to bed and then cuddled with our dogs while M and I enjoyed drinks at a bar and a fantastic meal out. After dinner we strolled the streets and gazed at the moon as it shone on the ocean... It was wonderful. And only made better knowing the kids were having fun with another mom they know. Our Date Night was also $60 less expensive because we didn't have to pay a sitter. And what does Amy get for her time spent with our kids? More credits to spend when she needs a sitter for her own daughter. Everyone wins and it's all done equally without the guilt associated with asking someone to sit for you.

If you've got friends with kids, you've got to check this out...
www.babysitterexchange.com