for those with kids....have you ever had a babysitter?

Iluvstjohn · Post by **Iluvstjohn** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:28 pm

I think I read something from flip-flop or somebody else with small-ish kids. We are going for our 7th trip to st john in 10...yes...10 days. Our kids are 6 and 4...and god...it would be NICE to get a few hours WITHOUT kids. Don't get me wrong...this is a family vacation...but a dinner, a happy hour.....anything would be a nice adult treat. How did you find a sitter.....how much did they charge and would you do it again?
Holly

Boston Mike · Post by **Boston Mike** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:36 pm

I am also interested in this. We are trying to talk my sister in to coming down with us in 2010 and getting a villa. They have a 1 year old (will be 2) and a 11 year old.

Iluvstjohn · Post by **Iluvstjohn** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:41 pm

I know it might sound crazy to people without kids...but the thought of a few hours "away" to be an adult and not worry about what they are eating/not eating....coloring on, bothering people next to you, etc.....I would love a quiet adult meal...or a kick ass Woody's happy hour.....

There has got to be some people out there who do this right?

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:53 pm

Pia babysits, don't you??

Iluvstjohn · Post by **Iluvstjohn** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:54 pm

LOL.....hell, I'll supply the drinks....and the kids.....and pay! LOL

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:55 pm

We definitely do! Typically we aim for 3-4 nights w/o kids per 10 day trip. It is VERY nice and the kids love it.

I have always gone with Christy's of St. John. Not sure they "officially" offer the service anymore but I would just email them. Another option that I've been told about is to call the kids club at the Westin and many of the ladies who work there during the day, babysit on the side in the evenings. I have no idea if that is still valid or not.

It is not cheap. Something on the order of $20/hr, 3 hr minimum. FOR ME, worth every cent!

Our experiences over several trips since our oldest was about 3 have all been great!

Iluvstjohn · Post by **Iluvstjohn** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:50 pm

thanks flip flop....I will contact Christys.....and crazy question...do you have to go and get them or do they arrive at your villa? Just wonderin'.....would love to surprise hubby with a night out.....or late afternoon even!

loria · Post by **loria** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:08 pm

i have a 12 yr old (almost 8th grade ) daughter--if you wanted to get her there--she is the bees knees of sitters--of course you'd have to have the live in variety!

Iluvstjohn · Post by **Iluvstjohn** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:18 pm

hmmmm, there's another option!

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:58 pm

Iluvstjohn wrote:thanks flip flop....I will contact Christys.....and crazy question...do you have to go and get them or do they arrive at your villa? Just wonderin'.....would love to surprise hubby with a night out.....or late afternoon even!

They come to your villa, they usually know where I am better than I do! Or you just give good directions.

polly · Post by **polly** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:47 am

Maybe I should be starting a business! I teach school on St. John and the pay is pretty sad..I should organize my fellow teachers and start our own babysitting service. What do you guys think?

Berlingirl · Post by **Berlingirl** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:57 am

No, In all our trips to STT and STJ we've never had that luxury. Didn't know it existed. That's why we've only visited the Beach Bar and Woodys twice and both times while the sun was still in the sky. Sure, we've never had the opportunity to as some say "get our party on", but we've never had a hangover in Paradise either.

cocosmom · Post by **cocosmom** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:04 am

Polly, I am really surprised you haven't made extra bucks doing this. As a teacher, I know the single teachers in my school always babysit for staff's kids or even some parent's kids. Usually it is the overnight trips or late week nights when the teen sitters wouldn't work.After all, teachers are fingerprinted so there is that safety issue. Sounds like a natural for you.

Sadie Sea · Post by **Sadie Sea** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:51 am

I am a recent transplant to St. John and am available most days for babysitting. My husband and I just completed a circumnavigation on our sailboat and are currently living in Cruz Bay. If you would like to chat more drop me a line.

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:46 am

polly wrote:Maybe I should be starting a business! I teach school on St. John and the pay is pretty sad..I should organize my fellow teachers and start our own babysitting service. What do you guys think?

YES YES YES! I happily pay a decent chunk of change esp. if I know its someone like a teacher who has lots of experience with kids!

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for those with kids....have you ever had a babysitter?

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