tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.comments2013-03-11T06:23:15.713-07:00Shannon St JeanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-17290390285003122132013-03-11T06:23:15.713-07:002013-03-11T06:23:15.713-07:00Great comment!! I think the reason why it was eas...Great comment!! I think the reason why it was easier to make the choice of staying at home is because of age. Had I had children 10 years ago, I'm sure my choices would be different. 38 years old with a 2.5 year old. I don't think I'd have the energy to work outside of the house lol. But once Emmett is in school, that's going to give me the opportunity to possible finish school that I started while being pregnant and into his first year. My high fear of someone watching my kids and harming them, really drives me to be around all the time. Yes it's a decision based on something in my past, but it truly gives me peace of mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-84725110418138043782013-03-10T10:48:27.101-07:002013-03-10T10:48:27.101-07:00After living a similar lifestyle with the kids'...After living a similar lifestyle with the kids' dad, I have vowed now that staying at home is a sacrifice I'll never make again. Getting out of a bad relationship with only "parenting skills" to go on my resume was definitely not a good sacrifice for me. To stay home dependent on another is something I've decided I can't do. I'd say the only thing in my parenting life now that I would really see as a sacrifice is staying in a lot more than I used to, but with me working full time and the kids in school full time - the weekends are great for us to just enjoy each other and to catch up as a family on the household chores. We all have our roles, and they have some as well, in maintaining an incredibly hectic life. <br /><br />But really, I'd say that these things you posted, and others, and myself? They aren't sacrifices so much as they are simple choices. We all make the choices we need to make in order to live a life that falls in line with our beliefs and priorities. Calling them 'sacrifices' in my mind makes it feel almost martyr-like, and I don't think anyone needs to feel that way about their life choices. I've chosen to parent a little "against the grain" and I definitely get a lot of kick-back on that choice but I don't for a second regret the choice to raise my kids in a way that I feel suits me as a person - because I'm more than a parent or a romantic partner to other people, I'm a whole being and if my parenting and marital lifestyles don't suit me as a person and make me feel like I'm still me, then the choices aren't worth it. Y'know?<br /><br />This was a great post, I read your blog a lot - and usually in a rush so I don't take the time to comment. But I've thought a few times about this one in particular. Figured I'd stop by again and let you know my thoughts. Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749145563767770861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-77609009045346764982013-03-05T09:33:54.830-08:002013-03-05T09:33:54.830-08:00Going to check it out now.Going to check it out now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-56361500901796558302013-03-05T09:33:39.268-08:002013-03-05T09:33:39.268-08:00Finally on the mend. Recovery was brutal.Finally on the mend. Recovery was brutal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-66311146569610808102013-03-05T09:33:18.181-08:002013-03-05T09:33:18.181-08:00Thank you. I hope this is the last of it.
Thank you. I hope this is the last of it.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-71028245227257104972013-03-01T03:12:47.669-08:002013-03-01T03:12:47.669-08:00Oh you will love my own post this week about why m...Oh you will love my own post this week about why moms should never ever get sick!Sandra Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191775335774130719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-75322461934371432342013-02-28T20:57:53.277-08:002013-02-28T20:57:53.277-08:00*knocking on wood* We've lucked out to have be...*knocking on wood* We've lucked out to have been skipped by all the major illnesses that have been going around in circles. Stay hydrated and hope it's gone for good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067186406394673110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-5001311653337704532013-02-28T14:53:09.751-08:002013-02-28T14:53:09.751-08:00Sickness was rampant here, too. Except it was more...Sickness was rampant here, too. Except it was more the cold variety, and one child gave it to me. Everyone else was fine, which really didn't work for my "I'm sick and can't move" sentiments. Ah, joy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-23172690524863264692013-02-28T14:22:38.541-08:002013-02-28T14:22:38.541-08:00And so short. They grow way to fast.And so short. They grow way to fast.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-48213163735426502982013-02-28T14:22:15.110-08:002013-02-28T14:22:15.110-08:00Do you ever think about what you'll do once th...Do you ever think about what you'll do once they get older?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-79635609790385748742013-02-28T14:21:22.842-08:002013-02-28T14:21:22.842-08:00He got better and then sick again. Mystery illness...He got better and then sick again. Mystery illness is no fun. Friday's a total scramble around here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-14578204344215150522013-02-26T06:41:48.603-08:002013-02-26T06:41:48.603-08:00Good Thoughts! Somehow those sacrifices are somet...Good Thoughts! Somehow those sacrifices are something to be recognized. But it does seem worth it for the loved ones. This time with your kids is so valuable.Pam Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674788495308480567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-81097126176077282462013-02-26T05:03:12.536-08:002013-02-26T05:03:12.536-08:00Great post! I agree that there is no exclusively r...Great post! I agree that there is no exclusively right or wrong way to raise kids, only choices. It is only a sacrifice in my mind if what you choose doesn't make you happy. I chose to give up a career as a lawyer but it isn't a sacrifice because I am happier raising my kids rather than solving other peoples' problems. To use an economic phrase, its an opportunity cost. But I would choose the same every time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163124964343784587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-36081751503180341322013-02-25T13:03:46.970-08:002013-02-25T13:03:46.970-08:00Hope he's all better now. I have found now tha...Hope he's all better now. I have found now that I'm a mom Friday's don't mean anything anymore...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944031425420558931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-767723601586062142013-02-24T09:47:57.206-08:002013-02-24T09:47:57.206-08:00Thank you! Thank you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-88352300505300570442013-02-24T09:47:50.187-08:002013-02-24T09:47:50.187-08:00Thank you so much!Thank you so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-90542551527431838952013-02-20T09:55:35.885-08:002013-02-20T09:55:35.885-08:00Nice job! Nice job! Amy Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08641942023749566964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-68326900042367254262013-02-18T21:26:28.253-08:002013-02-18T21:26:28.253-08:00Awesome! Keep it going!!! Awesome! Keep it going!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653678711152470976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-62374520217927170852013-02-18T17:37:17.169-08:002013-02-18T17:37:17.169-08:00Thanks hun!Thanks hun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-13520667474007245732013-02-18T13:00:06.265-08:002013-02-18T13:00:06.265-08:00LOVED THIS! <3LOVED THIS! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630933743222191850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-39121649877706564402013-02-18T06:51:04.898-08:002013-02-18T06:51:04.898-08:00Will power comes and goes. I can go hardcore for m...Will power comes and goes. I can go hardcore for months, then totally screw it all up and become a couch potato again. I have to find a nice balance to help with maintaining I think. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-82008959631745255102013-02-16T20:18:32.206-08:002013-02-16T20:18:32.206-08:00I seriously wish I had your willpower! The dieting...I seriously wish I had your willpower! The dieting isn't exactly my biggest issue- it's getting on the treadmill. I move so little these days, I'm surprised I'm not moss covered by now.<br />Good for you- hopefully I'll use this post as inspiration for myself to get moving again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102251659169383989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-64808731929320859102013-02-13T05:47:36.413-08:002013-02-13T05:47:36.413-08:00Finding matching socks is a super power! My husban...Finding matching socks is a super power! My husband can never locate the match lol. But our new system (should it stay in place) is making everything wonderful. <br />Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-85222822570776091112013-02-13T05:46:22.601-08:002013-02-13T05:46:22.601-08:00It's a never ending process. Kids toys, clothe...It's a never ending process. Kids toys, clothes, old things. I really hope that I can get that 3rd floor done this summer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960466906702526111.post-62307650528638436922013-02-13T05:45:27.018-08:002013-02-13T05:45:27.018-08:00This is something I really need to focus on with m...This is something I really need to focus on with myself. Today should be a disaster as I was up at 1am with a fevered toddler and then up all night. But instead of rushing around this morning getting him dressed and trying to get his sitter off to school, I've decided he can rest and she can have a "mental health" day. So we're all home, relaxed and resting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457692132971741208noreply@blogger.com