OMG, what a day! So, I’m a babysitter, right? And today was just... wow. I mean, Be-er-Ya-aqov is usually chill, but today? Nah, not at all.
First off, I get to the house on HaShalom Street. It’s a cute little place, but the kids? Ugh, they were wild! Like, I swear they had a sugar rush or something. I walk in, and they’re bouncing off the walls. Literally. I’m talking trampoline-level energy.
So, I’m like, “Hey, kiddos! Let’s chill.” But nooo, they wanna play hide and seek. I’m thinking, “Great, I’ll just lose my mind looking for them.” They hide in the weirdest spots. One kid, little Noa, is under the dining table. I’m like, “Really? Under the table?” But then I hear giggles from the bathroom. I rush over, and there’s Eli, covered in toothpaste. Like, how did that even happen?
I’m trying to clean him up, and I’m getting toothpaste everywhere. I’m like, “Eli, you’re not a toothpaste monster!” But he just laughs. Kids, man. They’re hilarious but also super messy.
Then, we decide to go outside. I’m thinking, “Fresh air, finally!” We head to the park on HaShomer Street. It’s a nice spot, but today? It was packed. Like, everyone in Be-er-Ya-aqov decided to show up. I’m dodging strollers and dogs. I’m like, “Can’t a babysitter catch a break?”
We get to the swings, and of course, they both want to swing at the same time. I’m trying to push them, but they’re arguing. “I want higher!” “No, I want higher!” I’m like, “Guys, chill! You’re gonna fly away!”
And then, outta nowhere, I see this ice cream truck. My heart skips a beat. Ice cream? Yes, please! I’m like, “Kids, ice cream time!” They forget their fight and run over. I’m standing in line, and the guy in front of me is taking forever. I’m like, “Dude, it’s just ice cream!”
Finally, I get to the front, and I order three cones. But guess what? The guy messes up my order. I get two chocolate and one vanilla. I’m like, “Seriously? Who even likes vanilla?” But whatever, I just roll with it.
We sit on a bench, and I hand them their cones. They’re so happy, it’s like I gave them a million bucks. But then, Eli drops his cone. I’m like, “Noooo!” It’s like slow-mo. I see it fall, and I’m thinking, “This is gonna be a meltdown.”
And it is. He starts crying, and I’m panicking. I’m like, “Okay, okay, let’s fix this!” I run back to the truck, and luckily, the guy gives me a replacement. Phew! I’m back in record time, and Eli’s all smiles again.
After the park, we head back home. I’m exhausted. I’m thinking, “How do parents do this every day?” I mean, I love the kids, but wow, they’re a handful.
When I finally leave, I’m walking down HaRav Kook Street, and I just can’t stop laughing. Like, what a day! I’m sweaty, sticky, and totally drained, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Be-er-Ya-aqov, you crazy little city, you’ve got my heart.
So yeah, that was my day. Just another wild adventure in Be-er-Ya-aqov. Can’t wait for the next one!