. . ."S" is a really cute 13 year old that I was really impressed with because of her outgoing personality, cute smile, and all around nice nature. She babysat for us a while ago when Brett and I went to see a late showing of Harry Potter. I had no problem trusting her. Even though she was so young, I knew that our boys were in good hands. (Of course the fact that they were asleep the whole time helped too).
. . .We tried to get her to come over this weekend so Brett and I could go on an early Valentines date. I was visiting with another lady and mentioned my struggles in getting "S". She had an obvious uncomfortable look on her face and froze. After I asked her if she was okay she just said, "Don't ever have 'S' babysit." I asked her why and she didn't want to tell me and be 'gossipy'. I was concerned that maybe she had been stealing things or something, so I insisted that she tell me why, because she had already been in our home babysitting. I was shocked and disgusted to find out that my friend used to use her all the time until they came home an hour early one night from their date. They discovered that "S" was using their bedroom for immoral extra-curricular activities with her boyfriend. In disgust she mentioned it to a neighbor of hers, who also used her to babysit, and they said they had strong suspicions but no real proof of the same thing happening in their home, and so they stopped calling her.
. . .I had a hard time sleeping that night. I kept running through the night that she babysat for us in my head. The comment I made to her when she got here was that she looked so cute and (teasingly) didn't have to get dressed up just to come babysit. The fact that when we got home she was clumsily flipping through a book and said that she had been reading the whole time (in a badly lit room) Everything just made me sick! I NEVER would have suspected anything. This sweet little Beehive may have allowed evil to come into our home, and I didn't know. It makes me so sad for this little girl and the woman she is becoming. My family is to important to me to ever have this happen again. I've learned a few things that I hope will help you too:
1. Never tell your babysitter when you'll be home. (Surprise is your best alliance - be vague: "We know we'll be home before 11, but we haven't decided what we'll do yet, so we may only be gone for a little bit"
2. Call while you're out to check in. Ask specific questions and be listening for any cue's that something may be up.
3. Get people to babysit that have been referred (that's still not a guarantee since "S" was referred to us, but it's a start)
4. Set clear rules for the babysitter. "No one else is allowed in this house. Please stay off the phone until the kids are in bed, etc.)
I will do anything to keep these boys safe and pure for as long as possible:
We had his birthday party on Saturday, and were SO happy to have so much family there to celebrate with us!
Instead of a cake I made cake balls covered in chocolate. It was my first time making them and they turned out delicious. . . they are now a new family favorite dessert. 
For entertainment:
I think this picture sums the day up:
We love Noah so much and his cute little personality. He and Hyrum are great little buddies. . . when they're not killing each other:)
We had his birthday party on Saturday, and were SO happy to have so much family there to celebrate with us!
Instead of a cake I made cake balls covered in chocolate. It was my first time making them and they turned out delicious. . . they are now a new family favorite dessert. 
For entertainment:
I think this picture sums the day up:
We love Noah so much and his cute little personality. He and Hyrum are great little buddies. . . when they're not killing each other:)
