My husband and I have four children. They are busy, bright-eyed, and loud. My days are filled with stories and snuggles, and when the hubs gets home, he is greeted with hugs and "watch this!"s.
While I feel we're getting passing grades in the parenting department (most of the time), we get very little time to spend with just each other, and when we do, it is either broken up into five minute increments or after bedtime when we're both too zonked to really appreciate our time together.
Back when I was a new mom, a colleague told me that she wished she and her spouse would have made the investment to prioritize each other. She recommended one date per week, especially while the kids are young.
Fast forward ten years and three more kids. While quality one-on-one time with my husband is not a weekly occurrence, we do the best that we can.
Want to know the hardest part of getting out, for us? MY. TRUST. ISSUES. I have a laundry list of qualifications for you to meet before having charge of my precious offspring!
To this end, I've found a sort of "cheat code" that I'd like to share with you. College Nannies + Sitters!
College Nannies + Sitters is a professional resource for safe, quality, and flexible on-demand care for families. They match fully screened and trained professionals to your family's needs. Screened and trained... these were the sort of terms that eased this momma's mind! In the event of an emergency, it is comforting to know that our sitter will know what to do.
The CNS team takes nanny and sitter placement seriously! Before they sent anyone out, I had the opportunity to set up an account and fill out my family profile on the MySitters® app, and was matched with a sitter (Nicole) who could keep up with and enjoy our brood. Nicole reached out a few days before our scheduled time to learn a bit about my kids and said she was excited for her time with them.
Here's how our first experience panned out: My husband and I enjoyed an afternoon away to hit golf balls, grab a drink, and soak in some Colorado sunshine.
Also, OUR KIDS HAD A GREAT TIME!
Nicole texted me a few times letting me know everyone was having fun. She sent pics, per my request. The baby napped. Everyone went to the park. Everyone got along. They did arts and crafts. My three daughters (separately) asked if Nicole could come back and stay with them soon! My 4-year-old told us we should go on another date next weekend. :)
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Talk about peace of mind!
Per the kids' request, and our relief, we cannot wait to have Nicole back, and are so thankful to have College Nannies + Sitters nearby!
Here's how easy it is to use College Nannies + Sitters:
1) Head to https://collegenanniesandsitters.com/macaroni-kid/
2) Click on your current need (in this case it was sitter, but they also offer full- and part-time nannies!)
3) Follow the prompts to find your closest location, as well as your contact information and how soon care is needed.
4) Submit your info and wait for a member of their professional team to respond.
You can even confirm your favorite sitters online with their MySitters® app in as little as 20 minutes!
Think of College Nannies + Sitters as your "Go" button for your own date nights, last-minute obligations, coffee with friends, etc. They have two locations in our area:
Broomfield (Serves Layfayette, Erie, Brighton and surrounding communities.) (720) 634-6288 |  | Arvada (Serves Arvada, Thornton, Westminster and surrounding communities.) (720) 634-6288 |
Give College Nannies + Sitters a try the next time you need childcare. Tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
I received compensation in exchange for my honest review of the service. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
