Adventures in Babysitting
This is Sittercity's cache or summary of this content as retrieved on 12/01/2008.
The content included is copyright by its original publisher. Sittercity is not
affiliated with the authors of the this content nor responsible for its content. This cached
version is provided solely for the convenience of site visitors. A link to the original piece is
included if the piece is available online.
December 1, 2008
As the oldest of seven kids (along with her twin), Genevieve Thiers began babysitting at a young age. The dirty diapers, endless whining and countless hours spent putting siblings to bed may have cost her a few Friday nights out with the girls, but they definitely paid off in the long run.
It all began in 2000, in her Boston College dorm room. While studying for an exam, Thiers’ eyes drifted from her books and out the window. Rather than gazing at the trees, daydreaming about the weekend, her eyes focused on a very pregnant woman climbing a long set of stairs, posting fliers for a babysitter as she ascended. Desperate to lend a helping hand, Thiers rushed out and assisted in the search...