Why I babysit for free

Recently, I started babysitting my friends’ kids, for free.

I am single and have no children. I’ve always wanted to have kids, but haven’t seemed to meet the right man yet to be my partner and raise children together. And personally, I prefer that path then doing it on my own, which my own mom did. Being a single mother is amazing but very very hard and that’s just not my goal right now.

I was a stepmom for a while to a 3 year old who called my mommy. I loved him a lot. The relationship didn’t work out and I miss him.

When I moved back to my hometown to stay with my mom during COVID, to save money, work on growing my company, I had some extra time on my hands.

My mom said our old friends were busy and would love me to babysit. They have a five year old and a one year old.

In the past, I”ve offered to babysit friend’s kids for free, but people thought it was weird. No one really took me up on the offer.

These friends were happy to accept.

Every week or so, I go to their house, take their kids for a walk or play in the house. I always get lots of hugs and kisses. And they find my all my corny jokes absolutely hilarious.

It’s very fulfilling. I always learn to appreciate life more from the wonder and excitement children bring to…