Don't worry, she's a professional.

I think I have a problem. But I don't want help.

Then you and Spike will be even... hopefully.

The world we live in can be a pretty huge place sometimes. It can also be a very tiny one. Sometimes when you're growing up you'll have a babysitter who's totally awesome in every way and draws you lots of ponies because you asked her. Then, she moves away and you grow up and wonder what became of her.
This babysitter just happens to be Lauren Faust.