tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post4224229421776012852..comments2024-03-23T12:03:13.156-04:00Comments on Lil Runner: ThoughtsN.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-22662007355586356932009-04-05T21:41:00.000-04:002009-04-05T21:41:00.000-04:00With either decision I am sure you would wonder wh...With either decision I am sure you would wonder what if would be like to have chosen the other. I am sure you made the right decision for yourself and will enjoy the time home!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-87834183044738391962009-04-05T20:56:00.000-04:002009-04-05T20:56:00.000-04:00How about tutoring? You could make a good amount ...How about tutoring? You could make a good amount of money, make your own hours, and put those teaching skills to work. Also try volunteermatch.org. They are volunteer positions so they don't pay, but there may be interesting things that will keep you stimulated and still allow you to make your own schedule.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703590936528876653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-9500170784419901442009-04-05T18:40:00.000-04:002009-04-05T18:40:00.000-04:00Enjoy those days at home with the lil guy... befor...Enjoy those days at home with the lil guy... before you know it he wont be so tiny anymore!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825097650104995097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-11679759326448495392009-04-05T14:38:00.000-04:002009-04-05T14:38:00.000-04:00Congrats on your decision! I agree, no matter what...Congrats on your decision! I agree, no matter what your choice was, there would be some sadness that went with it. It is not an easy thing to become a mom! I got to stay home for 12 months, and it was amazing. You are ambitious to try to make PB, it looks scary! Maybe if you added a bit of oil?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571277949831701548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-57945286353674240762009-04-05T12:17:00.000-04:002009-04-05T12:17:00.000-04:00consider it powdered PB. :)You know I often think ...consider it powdered PB. :)<BR/><BR/>You know I often think I need to be doing more with D and at home...what I realized was I can only do what I can do and I need to be hapyp doing it... so pick the most important things. You'll get it all worked out!RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-62017858028350239092009-04-05T08:24:00.000-04:002009-04-05T08:24:00.000-04:00I think if you weren't questioning your decision, ...I think if you weren't questioning your decision, then you took it too lightly, so it's good that you're questioning it. It will be a huge adjustment, but I don't think you would ever regret choosing to be with your baby.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946765294977587434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-33650441226796257202009-04-05T06:34:00.000-04:002009-04-05T06:34:00.000-04:00It was a huge decision you made, of course it's go...It was a huge decision you made, of course it's going to weigh heavily on you for a while. You'll adjust though. Hang in there. <BR/><BR/>As for the nut butter...I've read the secret is patience and letting it blend for a really long time.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-74863887880706455662009-04-05T01:42:00.000-04:002009-04-05T01:42:00.000-04:00I can definitely see the decision being hard but j...I can definitely see the decision being hard but just be thankful you were able to have the option to make the choice. I defintiely think you will be happy with it, and before you know it you will be back teaching again :) just enjoy those days at home with little nick!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-41287231022365919112009-04-04T23:26:00.000-04:002009-04-04T23:26:00.000-04:00I make cashew butter by blending the nuts with nat...I make cashew butter by blending the nuts with natural applesauce -- it's a different texture than plain nut butter, but really yummy.<BR/><BR/>I went crazy finding things to do when I first quit work (even doing certain tasks of my old job as a "volunteer") but eventually settled in to my new routines and didn't need the work stuff anymore.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912676758384794239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-36970386923068367322009-04-04T23:16:00.000-04:002009-04-04T23:16:00.000-04:00I can understand you are conflicted but I think yo...I can understand you are conflicted but I think you made the right choice. Beside I have papers to mark! LOL. Good luck with the PB recipe.Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-86184913094232778912009-04-04T21:25:00.000-04:002009-04-04T21:25:00.000-04:00Ooh, good luck with the peanut butter! I found al...Ooh, good luck with the peanut butter! I found almonds way on sale today and bought a pound to try to make almond butter. We'll have to compare notes.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the run tomorrow!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004677338036439657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-3076463218202718242009-04-04T20:43:00.000-04:002009-04-04T20:43:00.000-04:00the grass is always greener! if it helps, i am a ...the grass is always greener! if it helps, i am a bit envious of you deciding to stay home! i promise to remind you of all the crappy parts of teaching!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13062114889126850617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-48815319339171889282009-04-04T19:33:00.000-04:002009-04-04T19:33:00.000-04:00It is going to be an adjustment and one you will h...It is going to be an adjustment and one you will have to figure out how to balance. I think you made the right decision for your family. Enjoy the time with Nick, as he starts to grow and develop you will be glad you are with him. Don't stress about it, we all go through an adjustment period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-30832113850942886052009-04-04T17:46:00.000-04:002009-04-04T17:46:00.000-04:00Yes, I think the grass is always greener speaking ...Yes, I think the grass is always greener speaking as someone on the other side of the grass. You are lucky in that you can always can go back to being a teacher and resume that part of you but you've only got this time once. Let the decision "marinate" and eventually you'll come to terms with it.<BR/><BR/>And you are a brave soul trying to make some peanut butter.Angela and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196403668528302122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469780206027563404.post-73435522873976717382009-04-04T16:30:00.000-04:002009-04-04T16:30:00.000-04:00You're a great teacher and a great mom. There wil...You're a great teacher and a great mom. There will be room in your life for both at some point. :o)X-Country2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543524827265377886noreply@blogger.com