We have three kids (almost 9, 4 and almost 2) and our eldest id very self sufficient. We pay our babysitter per hour. We leave the house spottless, lots of food to eat and instructions for the sitter. When we come home, the house is a disaster, dishes are left with uneaten food in them, kitchen is not wiped down (if juice or something spills, it is not cleaned up), kids go outside .....Read More
