After meeting Katie a few weeks ago, I left my two sons (6 and 9) with her for a couple of hours while I got some Christmas shopping done.
My youngest is quite shy and takes a long time to warm to people but spoke to Katie the second she came through the front door! Katie was almost immediately invited up to the boy's bedroom (inventing laboratory). She certainly seems to have the "knack"!
She seems to have a very nice nature, she's also patient and fairly laid back (a very important quality for spending time at our house!) She even did the washing up!
The children gave their approval to me after she had left, and I'm really pleased that I've found someone local to call on when I need some help/time off!
I look forward to seeing her again soon.