The Kids Aren't The Only Ones Growing Up

When the kids were six months old or so, we decided it was time to find a babysitter so we could get the occasional night out.

Katy found a college freshman - an education major who was (a) willing to take on infant twins and (b) had her own transportation. Laura quickly became a fixture here, and we missed her when she was away for summers or semesters abroad.

But then, the cruelest cut: She went and graduated from college this December and has moved to the Sacramento area to be closer to her family and fiance. Our kids' first (non-family) babysitter has outgrown the job.

It was tough walking her out to the car that last time. Any parents reading can appreciate the value of a good, trustworthy babysitter. At 8 bucks an hour she was a bargain beyond measure.

We miss Laura around here.