I retired 6 years ago and moved to Austin after living in Dallas for 35 years. I raised 4 kids, 3 and under while working full time and maintaining my sanity ;-) My kids are all grown and now I have two grandkids 4 and 10 months here that I help out with when needed. My 4 year old grandson spends the night with me and is always asking to come over to my place. I also tutor math at one of the middle schools. I have hosted 9 international exchange students for a year of high school and still involved in the program though I don’t host any longer. I speak passable Spanish as well. I learned when raising my family how to be flexible, organized, creative and loving. I like to have fun and interact with my grandkids. We don’t watch a lot of television but instead play age appropriate games that are fun and interactive. I can bring the same fun, loving experience to you.

Aloha, My name is Tommie and I am new to Urban Sitter. I a very active grandmother of 5 boys and I love to travel. I spend part of my time on the Big Island of Hawaii and then come to the Mainland to spend time with family. Three of my grandchildren are in San Antonio ages 5, 7, & 9 and two are in the New Orleans area ages 10 and 12. I absolutely love taking care of them and have done so all of their lives. I practice conscious language with children and am a very present listener. I encourage healthy food and conscious screen time including television content. If you are looking for a sitter in alignment with those values, I’m your sitter. Originally from South Austin, I call this home base. I am very health conscious with a daily ashtanga yoga and meditation practice, swim regularly at Barton Springs, and bike the trails. I enjoy cooking and gardening having had an organic farm in Louisiana and cooked professionally in New Orleans. I am a massage therapist and heart centered mind set coach. Being a vegetarian, non drinker and non smoker, I am happy to say that I have no limitations or medical issues. I have an interior design degree from UNT and love all art activities with children as well as being with them outdoors. I am also available for light vegetarian cooking, pet care and housesitting. I have been pet sitting for Trusted House sitter for the last 5 years and enjoy taking care of both cats and dogs. As far as senior care, I took care of both my mother and father in their final years. I am a nurturer at heart and it is my gift to care for others. In Gratitude, Tommie

I myself am a new mom! After years in corporate business I was laid off and turned to nannying for part time income during my transition. During that time I fell in love with nannying and it inspired me to start my own family. Now as I look into getting back into some part time work I would love to continue to help families. In addition to my passion for childcare,I am an active volunteer with Austin Angels providing caregiver support to foster children. I am CPR and First Aid certified for adults, children, and infants. I am also a certified Respite Caregiver with the State of Texas. I have completed trainings and a federal background check through the Department of Child Services. You can trust I will prioritize your child's safety and care. I am friendly, outgoing, and kind. I am gentle and playful in my interactions with all little ones. I love animals and also have 2 dogs that I care for. I've fostered several animals and am comfortable around different breeds and ages. I am trustworthy, helpful, and flexible with my ability to help your family.

I am a mother of four (kids range from 9 to 19 in our house) and I've worked for the last 8 years as a postpartum doula supporting babies and mothers as the family expands and transforms.

I enjoy building relationships with children, finding it fulfilling to help them learn and grow. finding the work fun and rewarding I speak Spanish as my first language and English as my second. I study photography and I also love pets