Babysitting Please Help!?

Question

Two weeks ago, a friend of a lady that I already babysit for, asked if I could babysit for her on two different nights. I agreed. I babysat for the first time about a week ago, and my next time to babysit is in a few days. The boy I babysat for was very good, and I got paid well. I would like it if the mother asked me to babysit again.

Two days ago a friend of mine asked if I could come with her to her beach house for a few days. I agreed and was very excited. I completely forgot that I had plans to babysit! I am leaving tonight for the beach.

I was wondering if you thought this would be a good way to handle the situation: I am going to try to call another friend and see if she can fill in for me. Once I find someone that can fill in, I will call the mother and tell her that "I am sorry, but I completely forgot that I will be going away on that day. I can give you the number of a friend of mine that can babysit that night" I will also say if she ever needs a babysitter to call me.

Answer 1

i'm sure she'll understand. just tell her the truth, but make sure u give her enough time to find a replacement. have fun at the beach sweetie!

Answer 2

If you can find another trustworthy babysitter, that would probably be OK. However, remember that when you promise to do something then suddenly break your promise, it leaves the mom alone. Now she has to find another babysitter quickly. It just makes it harder for her. She might not think of using you first next time. Make sure you check your schedule before agreeing to something!