https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 09:52:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973668 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:55:51 +0000 matador84 973668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My neighbor did the same thing! After we spent a while chatting in our front yards and I saw how great she was with DS I started out letting her watch him while I was at a church meeting for an hour. Then, she's watched him a few times while I've done dinner with friends. She is GREAT with him and Im so glad I took her up on her offer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973623 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:30:25 +0000 Boheme 973623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's awesome! Since she approached you guys I don't feel like you're imposing. Get to know her a little better and go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973410 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:46:25 +0000 Amelieisme 973410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is so awesome! I would totally take her up on it! It is so nice to get out without having to drive LO somewhere. I have a neighbor who has a 1 yo (same as my LO) and I thought we should set up some sort of barter situation (we go out one weekend, they go out the next sort of thing)! Haven't actually brought it up yet, but I think it would be so great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973388 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:38:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 973388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is so sweet!! I would love if a neighbor offered to watch my LO. I do know what you mean about feeling awkward though! I would have a hard time asking as well.. </p> <p>I like Mrs. Lemon-Lime's idea of getting to know her a little better first :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973373 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:33:28 +0000 blackbird 973373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ah that's a good idea. she always comes over and chats while i'm grilling and stuff</p> <p>@sammyfab, probably not. We eat dinner at 5 typically so it'd be a 90 minute kind of thing :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973317 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:17:58 +0000 Sammyfab 973317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would your LO be asleep while your neighbour is 'babysitting?' If so, I would totally take her up on her offer! </p> <p>I agree with @Mrs. Lemon-Lime that you might want to invite her over for coffee/tea to get to know her better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973303 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:13:15 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 973303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's really neighborly. Growing up my street was very welcoming and helpful. I can't imagine my neighbors being so kind now.</p> <p>Hmm, since you don't know her too well how about inviting her over for coffee/ tea? Or chatting her up a bit more just to be comfortable with the idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-a-neighbor-up-on-babysitting#post-973290 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:10:21 +0000 blackbird 973290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our neighbor (whom i really like but don't chat with too often, just wave at and say hello/small talk when we're in our yards!) came up to DH while he was gardening yesterday and said, "i hope this isn't too weird, but...." and then offered to babysit anytime we wanted to get out. They have grandchildren and a crib and whatnot at their house. </p> <p>How would you take them up on this? In a month or two, we'd probably be due for a dinner out, lol. And it'd be really nice not to drive 35 minutes away to take the baby's to MIL's. </p> <p>I know she wouldn't offer unless she wanted to do it...but I feel weird taking them up on it, like i'm burdening them! And it just feels awkward! </p>