Trash collector watched my kids for just 25 minutes – I decided to hire him as our full-time nanny
When Dr. Sanders was called to the hospital on her day off, she faced a dilemma: no one was available to babysit her three kids, Johnny, Christie, and Lucy. Her sister was unavailable, and the usual babysitter was unwell. Just as she was losing hope, her kids excitedly ran to greet Bob, the friendly garbageman they affectionately called “Uncle Bob.”
Desperate, Dr. Sanders asked Bob to watch the kids for a short while. He agreed, and she rushed to the hospital. What was supposed to be 25 minutes turned into three hours. She returned home expecting chaos but found her house spotless, Lucy napping, and the older two reading quietly.
Amazed, she asked Bob how he managed it. Laughing, he explained he had once raised unruly kids of his own and used storytelling to keep her children entertained. Grateful, Dr. Sanders offered him a new job as her kids’ caregiver, with triple his salary and benefits. After some thought, Bob accepted.
Dr. Sanders found peace knowing her kids were cared for by someone they loved, and she even surprised Bob with a Christmas bonus and Disneyland tickets for his family.
