tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post1276383694546906312..comments2024-02-07T04:42:18.958-06:00Comments on . . . for Lauren and Lauren: A whole year homeKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06301602017219708922noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-61486875109773848042014-02-27T17:49:38.339-06:002014-02-27T17:49:38.339-06:00First off - loving your blog. Totally relate to th...First off - loving your blog. Totally relate to this too. It is hard trying to figure out what is best - going back to work or staying home. The thought of leaving my baby full-time sounds unbearable but t the same time I do miss more adult interaction and also think my sweet girl would probably benefit from being around more people too. Part-time would be ideal but waiting to see if/when God might reveal the right option. <br />Angela :)<br />www.acharlescoach.com/blogAngela C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13900955241397536110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-65662554424019753612014-02-20T13:02:44.121-06:002014-02-20T13:02:44.121-06:00Katie - I went through the same thing, and while i...Katie - I went through the same thing, and while it seems like it was just yesterday, I have been home for going on 6 years. God has been faithful each step of the way and I know he will be to you too. New follower of your blog and love it! Inspiring to an newbie blogger like me! And your baby is precious!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519919568885122164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-51574652203507013662014-02-17T00:04:57.856-06:002014-02-17T00:04:57.856-06:00Enjoy the time with your daughter.
I understand we...Enjoy the time with your daughter.<br />I understand we had to think about my situation a lot and trust that thankfully my husband's one job is steady and thankfully the people at his new location notice how well he works. But his personal business doesn't do that well. And me working well is iffy.<br />I'm hoping next year that I can only work part time as well. Even though you have a much more happier reasons ! <br />Sorry for rambling!<br />- MandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-3835767886854854822014-02-16T04:58:35.071-06:002014-02-16T04:58:35.071-06:00Hi,
This is amazing that you get to stay home...I...Hi,<br /><br />This is amazing that you get to stay home...I know that many moms have this exact same dilemma as they decide what to do.<br />My story?<br />I was living in NY and my plan at the time was to stay at home with my daughter. However things changed when my hubby lost his job. When my daughter was 14 months old we moved and I got a full-time position at the hospital. I remember feeling so sad about it...but I'm an adult an d you gotta do what you have to do right??? I worked in that position for 18 months, until my husband got a more stable.lucrative job. I then started to look and seriously pray for another job that would allow me more flexibility, more time with my daughter, but also a little cash. I applied for another job and weeks later was informed that I got the job!<br /><br />Now instead of five days a week of going to work, and having my daughter in daycare, and having our lives just pass by so quickly...I can spend more time with my daughter, and try to become better at slowing down my life and being a better wife/mother/person. This has given me a special opportunity that I KNOW God gave me.<br /><br />My two cents:<br />God truly knows the desires of your heart. He truly wants to bless and take care of you. IF you desire is to be a stay at home mom, he will continue to take of you...I am 100% sure about this.<br /><br />It also helps that you have a supportive hubby, and it sounds like you do!<br /><br />Love your blog!<br />Monique from wwwfocusedlivingblog.comCGrattanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553205043882554726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-68678440771660303202014-02-15T23:39:59.874-06:002014-02-15T23:39:59.874-06:00For starters, I am so jealous that you were able t...For starters, I am so jealous that you were able to stay home with your little one! Going back to work, especially teaching, is so draining with having a little one! But, I am extremely grateful that I will be off for the summer and be able to spend every waking moment watching Colton grow. Hopefully you find something that fits your lifestyle for next year! Caitlin Cavallarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410335055205465628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-55337462016971433952014-02-14T13:41:51.183-06:002014-02-14T13:41:51.183-06:00Wow, time flies.Wow, time flies.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-10681896625880961982014-02-13T22:26:55.400-06:002014-02-13T22:26:55.400-06:00I hope you find the perfect combination!
xx Kelly...I hope you find the perfect combination!<br /><br />xx Kelly<br /><a href="http://www.sparklesandshoes.com" rel="nofollow">Sparkles and Shoes</a> Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14585681189196096870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-32220985268861340022014-02-13T21:11:44.074-06:002014-02-13T21:11:44.074-06:00What a special time for your family, it really is ...What a special time for your family, it really is a blessing that you get to stay home during this fleeting time of Addilyn's childhood. Enjoy every moment!<br />xx<br /><a href="http://www.myhereandnowlife.com" rel="nofollow"> Here&Now</a><br />Enter <a href="http://www.myhereandnowlife.com/search/label/giveaway" rel="nofollow"> my current giveaway</a>!<br />Jessica @ Here&Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156281941853018244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-9170686594063662572014-02-13T13:45:00.013-06:002014-02-13T13:45:00.013-06:00I've so glad you've gotten precious time w...I've so glad you've gotten precious time with your sweet girl! You'll never regret it. I hope and pray you find a part time position; that would be perfect!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343967278237170351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-72871093548429968092014-02-13T12:55:59.822-06:002014-02-13T12:55:59.822-06:00...or polar bear. Definitely polar bear. Oops :) I......or polar bear. Definitely polar bear. Oops :) I guess I didn't look closely enough. Regardless, it's adorable! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037980128333319811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-88192994115199320382014-02-13T12:53:39.666-06:002014-02-13T12:53:39.666-06:00Ok first of all that little puppy dog outfit... To...Ok first of all that little puppy dog outfit... To die for! Addilyn is the cutest! And the luckiest. She is so blessed to have such a loving, caring, ever-present mama. I'm glad you can stay home! And I'm sure that the right opportunity will come along for you with teaching. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037980128333319811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-2092983204053296892014-02-13T12:44:27.892-06:002014-02-13T12:44:27.892-06:00I so identify...I'm a teacher and am taking th...I so identify...I'm a teacher and am taking the rest of the year in maternity leave. I will probably take next year, too, and then we'll see. Home with baby girl really feels like where I'm supposed to be, but it's hard to think about never teaching again.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552928159495568506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-8228562932880324232014-02-13T10:15:35.542-06:002014-02-13T10:15:35.542-06:00what a well written post Katie. I think it's r...what a well written post Katie. I think it's really a very hard decision for so many mothers you have to do what feels best for you. i hope that there will be a part time opportunity so you can tend to both your loves!Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-80695817757825540062014-02-13T10:01:54.903-06:002014-02-13T10:01:54.903-06:00Good for you! I got my teaching degree and found o...Good for you! I got my teaching degree and found out I was pregnant even before I graduated. Now I am enjoying my time home with my 17 month old daughter and substitute teaching part time. Enjoy this time it goes so fast!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312438660882396728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-4574322517374636422014-02-13T09:04:30.365-06:002014-02-13T09:04:30.365-06:00How awesome that you get to enjoy her babyhood wit...How awesome that you get to enjoy her babyhood with her without the distraction of work!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-81737784640767123552014-02-13T07:57:52.004-06:002014-02-13T07:57:52.004-06:00It's so great that you got the entire year to ...It's so great that you got the entire year to stay home with her! You will figure out what you want/need to do in the future, but for now, just enjoy this time with your baby girl!two birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937900417249072979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-55339517082256869752014-02-13T06:55:44.885-06:002014-02-13T06:55:44.885-06:00That is such a blessing to be able to stay home! ...That is such a blessing to be able to stay home! I'm sure the right opportunity will come along should you decide to return to work at some point in the future!Lauren {By Lauren M}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06397623097673189852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-71473522063570792462014-02-13T03:15:09.582-06:002014-02-13T03:15:09.582-06:00Aw Katie I'm so happy for you guys! It's s...Aw Katie I'm so happy for you guys! It's so special that we have this time with our girls.yay!#mommylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12908435131375210035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-27981347587519011692014-02-13T03:03:08.097-06:002014-02-13T03:03:08.097-06:00This is such a great thing Katie!
B. and I have s...This is such a great thing Katie! <br />B. and I have struggled with the same thing: trusting God but also being responsible. <br />I'm so happy I'm able to stay at home with Micha. <br />Sometimes money is tight, but I'd much rather have that than look back in a few years and wish I'd spent more time with Micha.<br /><br />And how could you not want to spend every waking hour with that cutie! Addilyn is such a little beauty! :)<br />mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969029210955252178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-3979390186836407712014-02-13T01:53:41.036-06:002014-02-13T01:53:41.036-06:00My heart is so happy that you get to stay at home ...My heart is so happy that you get to stay at home with that sweet girl! Can't believe how grown up she looks! Love you mama! XOXOKristine@thefoleyfamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311823149705988541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-26186272072124886342014-02-12T23:39:14.081-06:002014-02-12T23:39:14.081-06:00Yay, so glad it worked out for you to stay home th...Yay, so glad it worked out for you to stay home this year!!! I'm considering doing a split at some point in the future, too bad we don't live in the same place!!!<br /><br />Carly<br />www.lipglossandcrayons.comCarlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441710351375893934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-41711001928346094532014-02-12T22:54:38.959-06:002014-02-12T22:54:38.959-06:00I'm home with my baby girl, too. It's the ...I'm home with my baby girl, too. It's the most amazing time in my life and I'm so very grateful to have the ability to stay home with her. So glad you get to do it, too!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225704259510389587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-29257401733854947042014-02-12T22:18:56.223-06:002014-02-12T22:18:56.223-06:00YAY for staying home with Addilyn! We went back an...YAY for staying home with Addilyn! We went back and forth with our decision of me staying home or going to work. In the end you just *know* what it is you are supposed to do (be it work, or stay home). <br />Desiree Mackehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693020680303909151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-33811096863379676992014-02-12T21:50:48.936-06:002014-02-12T21:50:48.936-06:00That's really great you are able to stay home....That's really great you are able to stay home. This is something that makes me nervous about the thought of having a kid, because we definitely can't afford for me to stay home. But I guess we'll figure it out when/if that comes. The Lady Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453607710629077945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-31989131977765126222014-02-12T21:31:25.330-06:002014-02-12T21:31:25.330-06:00So glad you are able to stay home with A for the r...So glad you are able to stay home with A for the rest of the school year!! I don't know when I will end up going back to work, but with having our own buisness, I was also concerned when I quit, but you learn to make cut backs where you can, whether you need to or not, there just becomes more things you don't need when you are home!! I hope you enjoy every day of it!! Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447163069132663859noreply@blogger.com