I have been babysitting for families, for a little over 4 years. I've been babysitting for the same family for 4 years now. They have 4 children, youngest is 4 and the oldest is 16 now. They have started to not need me as much now, because the oldest is old enough now to care for them for short times. They still have me sometimes if they intend on being out longer. I have not only watched their children, but also their dogs. The longest time I have watched the children at one time was for just a weekend. I prepared every meal for them, and I've even prepared snacks in between, always cleaning up messes after. I admire babysitting children, because I actually get involved in their extracurricular activitiy at home. For example, I love to play outside when it's nice out (as long as parents/guardians are okay with it). Coloring, painting, board games, reading books, and so much more is a definite okay with me. If the children need help with homework, I can help them. Any house chores that may need to be done, I can help/do those as well. I'm looking for an oppurtunity to grow more into the babysitting carrer, because it is something that I love doing.