tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post2653437117041872932..comments2023-10-31T04:33:30.335-06:00Comments on The Life of Bon: Eating cake: Also known as To Work or not To Work.bonbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-75815432103508471482014-04-28T08:43:24.057-06:002014-04-28T08:43:24.057-06:00I did not expect to miss teaching as much as I do....I did not expect to miss teaching as much as I do. I do miss the routine, the getting dressed, having funny kid stories. I am SO glad I got to stay home this year with Addilyn but do miss it. I SOOO wish part time was an option at my school and I am hoping that some time soon it will be. I feel like that would be such a good balance! Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301602017219708922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-62442575474913319042014-04-08T16:26:29.277-06:002014-04-08T16:26:29.277-06:00I am so happy that you were able to come to a deci...I am so happy that you were able to come to a decision that works for you and the school. I worked full time with my first and then when my second came along I became a stay at home mom. I enjoyed the time working and would love to go back. My husband and I had opposite schedules so it worked out that he watched our daughter while I worked. It was a good situation but wasn't going to work with a 2 year old and a newborn. I have never regretted my decision and would love to go back if I could part time once number 4 goes to kindergarten.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149172990529789881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-61928673275188601042014-04-08T12:51:57.596-06:002014-04-08T12:51:57.596-06:00What a great solution. When I had my first I nego...What a great solution. When I had my first I negotiated with my boss to let me work 4 nine hours days instead of my traditional 5 days. It meant a slight decrease in hours and salary but basically kept me full time. I never thought I would be interested in being a strictly stay at home mom. I didn't have my first until I was 40 so I had a career for almost 20 years. My oldest is turning 2 and my baby is 6 months and I find it harder and harder to leave them and come to work. I feel like I am missing out on too much of their lives. When I get home at night it is a rush to do dinner, baths, etc. and doesn't feel like a lot of fun. Financially it would be a significant stretch if I were to stay home and honestly, I don't know that I really could handle being home full time. This is turning into a long "Amen" that there are no easy decisions, and even once one has been made, I think it continues to be an evolution based on schedules, kids, need, child care availability, etc. Congratulations on the baby. She will make all the stress of schedules completely worth it. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03284089438159432284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-60680289204528329752014-04-08T09:05:37.941-06:002014-04-08T09:05:37.941-06:00you are lucky you can decide when the baby comes! ...you are lucky you can decide when the baby comes! For me I had to commit one way or the other before they make the schedules for next year. I guess technically I could still bail on them last minute, but I would feel way too bad doing that.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-42277833186389627302014-04-08T09:04:50.779-06:002014-04-08T09:04:50.779-06:00Perfect! I do think if I decide to stay at home f...Perfect! I do think if I decide to stay at home full time I will have to find some other hobbies and interests to keep me busy and constantly interacting with others.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-91298832950701136222014-04-08T09:04:18.523-06:002014-04-08T09:04:18.523-06:00You are welcome! That's the beauty of the blo...You are welcome! That's the beauty of the blogging world- to share stories and connect with people who understand what you're going through!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-16437834458045626132014-04-08T09:03:43.733-06:002014-04-08T09:03:43.733-06:00Bristyl it's so fun to have you comment on her...Bristyl it's so fun to have you comment on here! Great point you made about bringing what ultimately brings you the most joy- hopefully doing a little bit of both will help me to not feel like I am missing out too much on either. (The flip side is it could make me feel like I am missing out on both...)bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-16205704797099298352014-04-08T09:02:48.084-06:002014-04-08T09:02:48.084-06:00Thank you Summer! I will have to check it out! I...Thank you Summer! I will have to check it out! I'm currently reading Baby Wise but I know people are very love it or hate it with that book. I have yet to really form my own opinion on it but I definitely know that getting my baby to sleep is an absolute priority.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-91109246318416883042014-04-08T09:01:56.674-06:002014-04-08T09:01:56.674-06:00I do have to say that the best part for me about n...I do have to say that the best part for me about not going to work would definitely be not having to get up and go first thing in the morning. I hate my 6:30 alarm! And yes, I am lucky to have day care at my school that is very affordable, so it makes the transition that much easier.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-42051387022939136772014-04-08T09:00:45.315-06:002014-04-08T09:00:45.315-06:00Thanks Sierra! And yes, leaving babies for babies...Thanks Sierra! And yes, leaving babies for babies is a great way to put it. I want all the babies!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-18908210862723856342014-04-08T09:00:10.896-06:002014-04-08T09:00:10.896-06:00That does sound like an amazing balance! I will w...That does sound like an amazing balance! I will work 2 or 3 days a week, depending on the schedule of the school. I am hoping it works out for me as well as I am envisioning... bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-87708287960926093202014-04-08T08:59:27.320-06:002014-04-08T08:59:27.320-06:00I wish I had more of your disposition. Three hour...I wish I had more of your disposition. Three hours in the house and I start to go craaaaaazy.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-79175380536893610392014-04-08T08:58:55.298-06:002014-04-08T08:58:55.298-06:00Thank you! And yes, the part time option does see...Thank you! And yes, the part time option does seem to be much more complicated if you are teaching elementary.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-74577458967349731762014-04-08T08:58:28.740-06:002014-04-08T08:58:28.740-06:00Thank you Kylie, that is such a sweet thing to say...Thank you Kylie, that is such a sweet thing to say. I will definitely pass the message on to Greg!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-39931176392522031362014-04-08T08:58:05.305-06:002014-04-08T08:58:05.305-06:00Yes! Great minds think alike! :)Yes! Great minds think alike! :)bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-63266783890311370982014-04-08T08:57:41.752-06:002014-04-08T08:57:41.752-06:00I hope so! I definitely don't want to close o...I hope so! I definitely don't want to close off the option of doing full time in the future.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-75869063470294757202014-04-08T08:57:17.263-06:002014-04-08T08:57:17.263-06:00Yes, I might be in for quite a wake up call!
And ...Yes, I might be in for quite a wake up call!<br /><br />And I am hoping I at least get some naps! With so many people insisting that I will be awake all night, if the baby doesn't sleep sometimes during the days then I'm in for a world of hurt! <br /><br />Love you and can't wait to see you! Only two more months!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-27428150625487951112014-04-08T08:54:58.589-06:002014-04-08T08:54:58.589-06:00I hope so! Thanks for your comment!I hope so! Thanks for your comment!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-60940589812201535752014-04-08T08:54:48.036-06:002014-04-08T08:54:48.036-06:00Yes, I have heard many people say something simila...Yes, I have heard many people say something similar. When it actually comes down to leaving the baby it is so tough. Hopefully I can do it without it pulling at my heartstrings too much.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-77452984376673009922014-04-08T08:54:12.549-06:002014-04-08T08:54:12.549-06:00Krissy thanks for your comment! It's so good ...Krissy thanks for your comment! It's so good to hear from you! And yes, I hope that I am not actually as clueless as I feel, maybe just more willing to admit it?bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-69876556943139883822014-04-08T08:53:21.113-06:002014-04-08T08:53:21.113-06:00Thanks so much for this comment Stephanie! I am h...Thanks so much for this comment Stephanie! I am hoping I feel the same about my situation. And such an interesting point you bring up about feeling pressure if you stay at home to cook dinner, keep house clean, be perfect at home. I think a lot of SAHMs feel this way and it would definitely be hard for me to feel that pressure.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-45475496940041639022014-04-08T08:52:06.259-06:002014-04-08T08:52:06.259-06:00I cannot wait to read all these links! I definite...I cannot wait to read all these links! I definitely feel like you understand where I am coming from- the passion to teach juggled with the desire to be a good mom. Religion definitely plays in to it- I know the religious culture I am a part of firmly believes it's best to stay home with the child so I worry that in some ways I am rebelling against that? I don't think I am and hope that overall everyone in the family will be happier with this arrangement, but there is definitely still doubt.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-31498008007733865632014-04-08T08:49:59.330-06:002014-04-08T08:49:59.330-06:00Such an interesting point, Stefanie! I do think i...Such an interesting point, Stefanie! I do think it's kind of natural to think that as soon as the kids are in school you can just go back to work, but I have heard other parents say similar things- they still need your time when they're not at home from 8-3. We will give the part time solution a go for a year and the reevaluate. I am hoping it works. :) Thank you for your sweet comment!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-48448780400811204682014-04-08T08:48:25.077-06:002014-04-08T08:48:25.077-06:00Oh, the mommy wars. Don't even get me started...Oh, the mommy wars. Don't even get me started.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-42260452278876626202014-04-08T08:48:09.927-06:002014-04-08T08:48:09.927-06:00And I think you bring up a great point... sometime...And I think you bring up a great point... sometimes you have to just try it out. For me, having a student teacher these past three months I have realized how much I miss teaching and I'm so excited to get my classes back next week- it has made it clearer in my mind that I couldn't leave this for good.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.com