☀️ The Morning After: How to Debrief from Your First Sit
You did it. 🎉
Your first Sit Session is officially in the books. The kids are fine (maybe even still asleep), the house is standing, and your sitter didn’t move in overnight.
Now what?
Welcome to the morning after your first sit — that hazy mix of pride, relief, and “why did I ever stress so much?” Let’s walk through what to do next — because this moment deserves a little celebration.
☕ Step 1: Bask in the Glow (You’ve Earned It)
You left. You adulted. You came back to sleeping kids. You’re a legend.
Make yourself a coffee, high-five your partner (or the dog), and take a second to appreciate that you just unlocked a whole new level of parenting freedom.
At Sit Happens, we call this the Post-Sit Glow — that magical mix of peace, pride, and the faint scent of bedtime lotion lingering in the air.
💬 Step 2: Check In with Your Sitter
A quick debrief goes a long way — for both you and your sitter.
Ask things like:
“How did bedtime go?”
“Any funny moments I should know about?”
“Did they try to sneak extra snacks again?”
Our Sit Happens sitters always leave notes or messages after a session — but chatting builds connection, feedback, and trust.
And if something small didn’t go perfectly? Totally normal. That’s how each sit gets smoother. (We call it “babysitter bonding.”)
📋 Step 3: Ask Your Kids for the Play-by-Play
Brace yourself — you’ll probably get one-word answers.
“Fine.”
“We watched Bluey.”
“We played.”
But their tone says it all. If they’re cheerful, calm, and already asking when their sitter can come back, that’s your green light.
If they were shy or unsure? No worries — routine and familiarity fix that fast. Most kids go from clingy to “when’s Ella coming back?” within two or three sessions.
💚 Step 4: Reflect on How You Felt
You trusted. You let go (a little). You had a night off.
That’s huge.
You might’ve felt nervous at first — totally normal. But take note of how you feel now. Relief? Pride? A hint of excitement to do it again? That’s your sign you’re building confidence — both as a parent and as a person who occasionally wears shoes without yogurt on them.
💸 Step 5: Rebook While the Confidence Is Fresh
Seriously — don’t overthink it.
Book your next Sit Session while the good vibes are flowing. The sooner you do, the easier it’ll feel next time. You already know your sitter, your kid knows the routine, and your dinner reservation won’t collect dust.
Regular sits = calm parents + happy kids + one very smug dog who gets extra pats.
🎁 Bonus: Celebrate the Milestone
At Sit Happens, we believe in celebrating the little big things — and your first sit is a massive one.
Some fun ways to mark the moment:
Snap a photo with your “I Survived My First Sit” coffee mug (coming soon 👀).
Add “First Sit Night” to the family calendar.
Reward yourself with a guilt-free sleep-in (sitters approve).
Because this isn’t just babysitting — it’s self-care with snacks.
🥂 Ready for Round Two?
The first sit is the hardest. The second one feels easy. By the third, you’ll be recommending us to everyone at the playground.
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Because every Sit Session gives you back a little piece of yourself — and we give a sit about that. 💚