A day with the sitter

Today was the first day with the new (and permanent) babysitter. Jamie lives across the street and has a baby less than a month older than Kira. We have been planning this arrangement for several months, but had to wait for them to return to Oklahoma after a summer in New York.
In the days leading up to the first day, we had just come home from a long trip, several new teeth popped in, Kira mastered the new skill of walking, AND discovered a new HATE for her crib.
Needless to say, I was worried. Not that I should have been. Jamie and I have the same approach to childrearing. Not that many people in today's society agree with us, but we believe in an attachment style of parenting. This does not always make naptime an easy or attainable task for the babysitter, though. IN fact, Kira refused her naps in the 2 days leading up to the big day.
I made a couple frantic calls to Jamie, who researched the issue and felt prepared for the day.
Jamie and Aviv spent the day at our house instead of theirs and had a swing and DVD prepared for an emergency. And wouldn't you know, (at least at the current time!) the day went well! Kira and Aviv actually and unexpectedly (or should I say MIRACULOUSLY) fell asleep at the same time! The girls played well together and staggered their eating times appropriately. Kira even took her bottle (see yesterday's post) AND her solid foods again (which she had refused for several days due to teething).
Success again! And a good thing, since mama and dada are working double shifts again for the month of September!