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The bad guys are good and the good guys are awful! (SW continues…)

chanson, September 24, 2007

The babysitting job that I was splitting with Joy was at the house of the Jensens, who were non-members. It was fun having Joy along for a job like this one since it was one where the kids went to bed right off the bat, and all we had to do was hang out and be there to make sure nothing bad happened to them while their parents were gone.

This was a fantastic task since the Jensen’s house was full of tempting delights. I almost would have been willing to pay to spend the evening there if I weren’t being paid to do it. Read the rest of the story »

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