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No Pets In My House « « TodaysMama TodaysMama — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:43:32 +0000

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By: Jenn Furber

Jenn Furber — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:04:57 +0000

As a teacher now stay at home mama to three girls, I’ve talked up school and it’s just heart breaking when one child would rather stay home with mama. We’re turning a corner, though. How wonderful your boys loved it so.

By: Erin Oltmanns

Erin Oltmanns — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:47:17 +0000

Dude. Thanks for this. I was starting to feel REALLY bad that I look forward to the little break that I get three days a week/2 hours each day. I’m with Carina, a break is good for everyone!

By: Raejean

Raejean — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:08:18 +0000

All of my kiddos were happy to go to school. I never understood the crying mom thing either, until my twins (who are the youngest) started kindergarten. It was more of a new stage in life, no more pre-schoolers; but it still surprised me to get emotional. Fortunately it only lasted a few minutes.

Enjoy your pre-school time!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:56:36 +0000

Ha, ha! I was wondering what you were doing with your new found freedom. When the kids first started school, Joshua was the brave and Emma G was the crier. I have to admit the brave was much easier to handle. She’s not a crier anymore (thankfully)!

Hope the skin test goes well. I had one of those done one time when I just knew I had contacted it upon returning from Haiti. I didn’t.

By: Michelle Morris

Michelle Morris — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:29:30 +0000

I too enjoy every stage and love seeing them become more independent. I’m so proud each year as I drop off my daughter, who is now in 1st grade after successful years in Kindergarten, 4K and preschool. Did I cry the first day of each of those years though? Yes, absolutely…but because of how fast the time flies and a mix of emotions related to being proud, happy yet sad seeing how big she is getting and how grown up looking she is. Nothing wrong with a few tears on my way to work. Plus, I hold back the tears until my daughter is in school. Maybe it’s different for moms who work outside the home than it is for SAHMs/WAHMs. I know my SAHHubby enjoys having just our youngest at home when school starts. I also do “whine” on Facebook but it’s more like sharing experiences with friends who care about each other and I don’t think any of us considers it to be whining.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:09:43 +0000

Next year that will be me – sipping lattes at the coffee shop while I work. Oh, and I’ll work at decluttering our house too because I always here this little voice in my head telling me that what I *should* be doing.

I still have one at home this year, and that’s okay too. It’s different, it’s good.

By: Cairn

Cairn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:58:33 +0000

I am right there with you! I am so happy to see them growing into strong independent people. I love each new stage. I too have a list of projects that I am beginning to work on now that I might actually have a chance to finish them in one sitting. Speaking of which, garage here I come!!!

By: Carina Wytiaz

Carina Wytiaz — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:24:38 +0000

I was similarly excited when my boys started school. Sure, you take a deep breath, but going to school works for EVERY BODY in this house.