tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post2511007032982202392..comments2023-10-24T07:52:24.342-05:00Comments on { A Life So Simple}: Thoughts for Tuesday...Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06555795830701330499noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post-61584712977275378002008-07-29T19:03:00.000-05:002008-07-29T19:03:00.000-05:00No advice from me as I am a singleton with no kids...No advice from me as I am a singleton with no kids. Just wanted to say that I saw your butterfly pic on the newest 2ps email about their sale! Did you see it?It's Not Easy Being Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299812781043600037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post-4527209368892769682008-07-29T16:52:00.000-05:002008-07-29T16:52:00.000-05:00I really enjoy reading your honest thoughts. I don...I really enjoy reading your honest thoughts. I don't have children but I have often wondered how I will adjust to the loss of "alone" time. I too really enjoy being by myself and am not sure how hard an adjustment that will be. I am wondering also if maybe you have someone you trust to watch Owen a few hours a week? or maybe eventually working somewhere part-time would be a wonderful "break" and refresh you when you are home with your son?emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043229473508255966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post-6503415138514846212008-07-29T16:10:00.000-05:002008-07-29T16:10:00.000-05:00I can certainly understand what you're going thru....I can certainly understand what you're going thru. Do you have a trusted sitter who could watch Owen for a couple of hours each week? Or have you looked into a playschool or other program for him? There was a community ed program in our community for 2-3 year olds and my daughter loved that. She went a couple of times a week.<BR/><BR/>On the work side, have you ever thought about substitute teaching? In our community, subs can sign up for "planned" absences so they know ahead of time which days they will work and don't have to get last minute calls. I know former teachers who have really enjoyed subbing while they have small kids at home.<BR/><BR/>Just some thoughts! Hope you come up with something...sounds like a change may be in order for you. :-)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230118372789434756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post-15472163297016104582008-07-29T15:12:00.000-05:002008-07-29T15:12:00.000-05:00This is gonna be me in a couple of years, eh? :)This is gonna be me in a couple of years, eh? :)SplendidlyImperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798649697960237749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post-43703767676718963432008-07-29T11:02:00.000-05:002008-07-29T11:02:00.000-05:00I have enjoyed reading your blog, but I'm not sure...I have enjoyed reading your blog, but I'm not sure if I've ever commented. I HAD to stop today and say - "It's okay! You are totally normal!" =] I taught for 15 years in a traditional classroom, I am now going on my third year of being a SAHM. I have been homeschooling my 2 oldest and chasing the 2 youngest. You have to make a plan. Just like lesson plans, at first. Seriously. Make a schedule (very flexible of course), but plan little activities and things that you can teach every day. Mothers are the first teachers you're children will ever have anyway. You can teach them ANYTHING. Good luck. Good thoughts being sent your way. =]Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125021489965037171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post-84098526081488511192008-07-29T09:30:00.000-05:002008-07-29T09:30:00.000-05:00Thanks! Apparently I'm "old" according to B/F.Thanks! Apparently I'm "old" according to B/F.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33895363.post-65162769553222283752008-07-29T09:01:00.000-05:002008-07-29T09:01:00.000-05:00The monotony is draining. I'm remember it so well....The monotony is draining. I'm remember it so well. My days were filled with my own children and I have a photo in my kitchen - my "medal" - they were 5, 4, 2 and 1. I had to give up "me" for a few years. I just started getting it back when those ages doubled. It is a grind. I feel for you. Can you trade off days with a friend? She takes two and then you take two a couple of times a week. Or get a mother's helper through the summer to give you a couple of hours of peace during the day? <BR/><BR/>If it helps, many of us have been there and survived.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288791890943076931noreply@blogger.com