tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post7458877477392049571..comments2023-10-05T04:21:52.525-05:00Comments on Honest And Truly!: It's All Coming To A HeadMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-33932534274759584602010-06-26T21:54:01.442-05:002010-06-26T21:54:01.442-05:00Steph - Time was up, I went back... and I quit. N...Steph - Time was up, I went back... and I quit. Now I'm home again, and a weight has just lifted. I hope your vacation has been able to rejuvenate you some!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-85530555171949702902010-05-12T18:30:26.838-05:002010-05-12T18:30:26.838-05:00I've been wondering how things have been going...I've been wondering how things have been going! I can't believe your time is almost up. Things here are crazy with the start of school and the time I'm having to spend observing in the classroom - when I was staying at home w/o the grad school obligations I was loving it, now I find myself back in that stressed out frustrated place again. I desperately need to get a schedule laid Steph at Problem Solvin' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195884439651922555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-90406090097802998492010-05-11T22:33:39.108-05:002010-05-11T22:33:39.108-05:00Melisa - I've made the decision. I can't ...Melisa - I've made the decision. I can't imagine going back now - especially as we're in the process of trying to start up a bunch of new therapies and support systems for Mister Man....<br /><br />Brandie - Nope, no one can answer it, can they? bummer.<br /><br />Alexis - The stress level I'm still waiting to go down, but not having Little Miss to chase around all afternoon Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-89112161679508194302010-05-08T22:37:44.899-05:002010-05-08T22:37:44.899-05:00Such an incredibly hard decision, but Michelle, I ...Such an incredibly hard decision, but Michelle, I really think your gut has lead you to the decision that's right for your family. <br />That quote -- about snapping only when rushed or overly stressed, well, it's speaking to me. Because it's true. It's just soo true.Hyacynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838590548747956315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-39438873019638373152010-05-08T10:04:33.801-05:002010-05-08T10:04:33.801-05:00I'm happy for you. Especially for Type A's...I'm happy for you. Especially for Type A's like us, not being able to do both jobs 100% is STRESSFUL. The beauty is that you are not making a decision about the rest of your life--you can play it by ear and adjust as necessary. (Other professional opportunities will present themselves.) It will all work out. Just remember that "100 years from now" quote...Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-34129230512555885432010-05-01T10:52:04.146-05:002010-05-01T10:52:04.146-05:00It's great that you were able to do the "...It's great that you were able to do the "trial" SAHM in order to figure out whether or not to go back to work. You were able to see your stress level go down. I think we all tend to make to-do lists sometimes that are not doable in the time frame we expect, because...life happens. That's when the motto, "good enough" comes in!<br /><br />All the best to you, Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587300140099806425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-56885344375357315452010-04-30T13:26:21.766-05:002010-04-30T13:26:21.766-05:00Michelle, you seem to be getting closer and closer...Michelle, you seem to be getting closer and closer to feeling like you're in "the right spot" for you. I know that you will make a thoughtful, well considered decision. Whatever you do will work out fine. You're a super mama!!!!septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-89459678728927380432010-04-30T11:42:52.664-05:002010-04-30T11:42:52.664-05:00I think just the fact that you are easier in your ...I think just the fact that you are easier in your mind about the decision means it is the right one. And if you have found a way to be happy and can afford it, go for it.Korihttp://seekorirant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-37412112874101919142010-04-30T08:26:12.247-05:002010-04-30T08:26:12.247-05:00Glad that your time has helped to point you in the...Glad that your time has helped to point you in the right direction! <br /><br />And thanks for sharing that book - I've added it to the read list...as I ponder the future of how I should spend my time.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611682311305908938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-77353192003612365492010-04-30T07:44:21.385-05:002010-04-30T07:44:21.385-05:00I'm so glad that you had this reprieve from wo...I'm so glad that you had this reprieve from work to try to figure things out. You'll make the right decision because you know your family like nobody else does. I don't think either situation would be wrong though.<br /><br />And I have to agree 100% that being a SAHM is anything BUT stay-at-home.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-30835332485371855052010-04-30T03:28:04.768-05:002010-04-30T03:28:04.768-05:00The decision for me to revert back to a stay-home ...The decision for me to revert back to a stay-home mom was made for me, but it has worked out well for our family. <br /><br />Good luck with your decision, but it sounds like you've already made it.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-38846765508908432832010-04-29T23:57:40.085-05:002010-04-29T23:57:40.085-05:00I just finished that book, great one that made you...I just finished that book, great one that made you think! I was wondering if you would end up staying home. Good for you my dear, I agree I've always made more then Rick and took a slight decrease to work from home but it did a world of difference in my life and stress!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-48954045977364486222010-04-29T22:04:18.347-05:002010-04-29T22:04:18.347-05:00I can't answer your question - but I wish you ...I can't answer your question - but I wish you luck with this chapter of life! =)Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09181341595095947329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494655959430218526.post-1245401027032156052010-04-29T22:03:13.991-05:002010-04-29T22:03:13.991-05:00Wow, good for you for (almost?) making a decision....Wow, good for you for (almost?) making a decision. I know how you've struggled with this very personal and difficult dilemma!Melisa Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252498482861679154noreply@blogger.com