I have been there (sm)

I only have 1 child, a boy (12).  I have been an MT his whole life.  When he was very young, I did have an outside babysitter, and he would go to her house for 4 hours while I worked.  Now, he stays home with me when he's not in school, but he can keep himself busy, although he still interrupts my work, of course, but I expect it. 

Maybe you can put your 2 older children into a summer day program and continue to take your youngest to your neighbor's.  Maybe you can split your schedule and work a few hours early in the morning before your children are active and then work again for a few hours while they are outside of the home.  That way, they will only need outside care for maybe 4 or 5 hours daily.  Your 2 older children would probably love being in a program anyway.  I remember being so bored at home during the summer.  I hope everything works out great for you.

• to those of you who have young kids at home for summer - whattodo
  • working evenings - NewMTL
  • I have changed my hours, s/m - MTMT
  • Well, there's really only 2 options here. - jlo
  • Same boat - Cathy
  • I have been there (sm) - MT
  • Kids home for summer - LinK
  • Is there a teenager you can hire to take care (sm) - Carolina MT

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