tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post3742340131747583953..comments2024-02-07T04:42:18.958-06:00Comments on . . . for Lauren and Lauren: a new identityKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06301602017219708922noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-3529903098782964912013-09-02T10:59:53.937-05:002013-09-02T10:59:53.937-05:00Being a teacher mom is hard work! I used to stay l...Being a teacher mom is hard work! I used to stay late at work and so far I rush out of there asap. I bring a lot of work home...:-( This is my 7th year and I feel like I am drowning with work because I tend to slack and hang out with baby all evening. hahaha<br /><br /><br /><br />elizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292208340580934049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-17250419973922988902013-09-02T01:38:24.636-05:002013-09-02T01:38:24.636-05:00At least you don't have the pressure to have t...At least you don't have the pressure to have to go back right away! Just enjoy your time with your sweet baby girl for now. I know that won't be hard.Janna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803772675815432282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-87765786245641358782013-08-30T07:57:46.744-05:002013-08-30T07:57:46.744-05:00Change is always a hard thing after you have gotte...Change is always a hard thing after you have gotten so used to something, but you enjoy this time with your baby girl! You are such a great mom to her. You won't get this time back with her, but you can always teach again. :) Classy in The Classroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336060265800119369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-90664361988944424222013-08-29T13:40:36.772-05:002013-08-29T13:40:36.772-05:00Hey Katie!
A friend just sent me a link to your po...Hey Katie!<br />A friend just sent me a link to your post because she knew I would be encouraged to know you are out there too. I am also home with a baby girl for the first school year ever and am having some sweet back to school nostalgia. I taught third grade for six years as well:) And I very much feel the identity shift and the unsteadiness in a new role, while loving it at the same time. Blessings to you and your sweet one. I look forward to following you here.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403142107862196482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-8691625060746594712013-08-29T12:41:58.579-05:002013-08-29T12:41:58.579-05:00i definitely see how this can be a hard transition...i definitely see how this can be a hard transition.<br />and i definitely think no matter what you are going to be a great mother!<br /><br />KK&Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429220716943927946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-89955087529127532422013-08-29T11:08:31.731-05:002013-08-29T11:08:31.731-05:00Life's changes are amazing and very profound. ...Life's changes are amazing and very profound. You have captured your feelings beautifully in this post. I enjoy seeing you grow even more now as a Mommy! When you are afraid and trying something new, that is how you know you are growing as a person!<br /><br />Congratulations on your new role and best to you and family. Your daughter is lovely, thank you for sharing with us.lovenailpolishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368745670670114082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-7999780429858289622013-08-28T22:52:22.390-05:002013-08-28T22:52:22.390-05:00Aw man, I can't imagine the school year starti...Aw man, I can't imagine the school year starting without me.....it's got to be a bizarre feeling! I'm sure you're an amazing parent!<br /><br />Carly<br />www.lipglossandcrayons.comCarlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441710351375893934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-35096659819046571742013-08-28T20:11:57.748-05:002013-08-28T20:11:57.748-05:00Enjoy this precious time.Enjoy this precious time.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-52648161766643952782013-08-28T15:26:01.761-05:002013-08-28T15:26:01.761-05:00I'm not a teacher, but it is crazy to go from ...I'm not a teacher, but it is crazy to go from just being whoever you were before to Mommy. Such a huge switch. But amazing!!!Kassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328058894543074676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-25560043382716818982013-08-28T10:26:49.994-05:002013-08-28T10:26:49.994-05:00I love this post...so very honest. I imagine that ...I love this post...so very honest. I imagine that I would feel something similar--you have devoted so much of your life to teaching so it would be really hard to not being involved--especially at the beginning of the year. Fortunately, your new job as a mother is so very important and rewarding!! :)Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094360346081002840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-90842499342333798942013-08-28T10:03:47.022-05:002013-08-28T10:03:47.022-05:00It's natural to miss it...especially when you ...It's natural to miss it...especially when you are probably an incredible teacher my friend. I know you will always cherish this blessed time with your baby girl and be an even more incredible Mom. ;)Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096685870594908819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-87216568898773548842013-08-28T10:00:19.585-05:002013-08-28T10:00:19.585-05:00awwww enjoy this time right now!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy...awwww enjoy this time right now!!<br /><br />xo,<br />Sandy<br /><a href="http://www.sandyalamode.com/" rel="nofollow">Sandy a la Mode</a>Sandy a la Modehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497975802276336835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-72448980787299923492013-08-28T09:54:46.935-05:002013-08-28T09:54:46.935-05:00I TOTALLY get this :) I had a hard time adjusting ...I TOTALLY get this :) I had a hard time adjusting but soon fell into my role perfectly. You are exactly where you are supposed to be :) xxLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898997386941743525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-32598324606219718232013-08-28T09:41:39.810-05:002013-08-28T09:41:39.810-05:00This must be a very weird transition time for you!...This must be a very weird transition time for you! I know that you are doing exactly as you should and are bringing up a wonderful daughter!Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-18212262568930641762013-08-28T09:11:19.091-05:002013-08-28T09:11:19.091-05:00I could so see how that would be a struggle as a n...I could so see how that would be a struggle as a new mom... I have that fear too, that I will long to go back to what I know and what I'm comfortable with. But you are so right - God gave you the desire to be a mom, and He will equip you for that job. Just seeing how much you love Addilyn shows how amazing of a mom you are! And maybe He will let you teach again later in life too :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795443293603098407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-44780174641458297662013-08-28T08:59:32.164-05:002013-08-28T08:59:32.164-05:00awwwwww :) enjoy this time for now!awwwwww :) enjoy this time for now!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775057797841644512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-30854491033927600412013-08-28T08:29:54.993-05:002013-08-28T08:29:54.993-05:00I know this must be a tough transition, but I'...I know this must be a tough transition, but I'm sure it will just become second nature soon! Enjoy that little munchkin! ;)<br /><br />Lauren<br /><a href="http://www.fizzandfrosting.com" rel="nofollow">Fizz and Frosting</a>Lauren {By Lauren M}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06397623097673189852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-14530835172313309772013-08-28T08:26:29.415-05:002013-08-28T08:26:29.415-05:00That photo of you two together is the cutest! You ...That photo of you two together is the cutest! You might've been made to be a teacher but I think you were made to be a mom too! Enjoy all this time with your precious baby girl!<br /><br />-Sharon<br /><a href="http://www.thetinyheart.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Tiny Heart</a> <br /><a href="http://thetinyheart.blogspot.com/2013/08/paige-from-pink-lemonade-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">Headband Giveaway!</a>TheTinyHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182242917293717163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-26940063546689160802013-08-28T07:33:01.480-05:002013-08-28T07:33:01.480-05:00You are describing my exact feelings of when I lef...You are describing my exact feelings of when I left the classroom to become a stay-at-home mom. The hardest part being the fact that you couldn't just leave work at school and come home to relax. You're right, just as with teaching, you will become more and more confident in your new role. You will also find ways to relax and decompress from being a full-time mama. The beauty of this new role is that it is forever. From now on, you will always be a mama. I just love that. Four years after I left the classroom, I'm starting back part-time next week. I'm thrilled to go back but sad to divide my time with my sweet son. Enjoy this season!Priscila@mommodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811389115324757772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-36405629794409468352013-08-28T07:20:32.294-05:002013-08-28T07:20:32.294-05:00I love the picture of you and Addilyn, you look li...I love the picture of you and Addilyn, you look like your glowing. So happy for you. I thinks it's normal to miss your job teaching and being a mom is a big change. I think your a great mom already!!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-88193946192688982132013-08-28T05:34:16.447-05:002013-08-28T05:34:16.447-05:00Enjoy this time at home. It seems to always be a ...Enjoy this time at home. It seems to always be a struggle whether or not to stay home. I am a nurse and worked nights for a few years - those years were rough:) I work from home now. Although I loved my job, I have never regretted changing my life to be home with my daughter. Pray about it and I hope that God provides you with a clear picture of what He wants you to do. Blessings! SusanCharming Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706032597754316681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-66596719652042661302013-08-28T04:13:19.181-05:002013-08-28T04:13:19.181-05:00Your daughter looks so cute!!!
http://julesfashio...Your daughter looks so cute!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://julesfashionweek.com" rel="nofollow">http://julesfashionweek.com</a>Julyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757625139728113847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-15488345713915299472013-08-28T04:13:17.992-05:002013-08-28T04:13:17.992-05:00Your daughter looks so cute!!!
http://julesfashio...Your daughter looks so cute!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://julesfashionweek.com" rel="nofollow">http://julesfashionweek.com</a>Julyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757625139728113847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-17831406388786388982013-08-28T03:03:26.189-05:002013-08-28T03:03:26.189-05:00I'm sure Addilyn just gets cuter each day! I a...I'm sure Addilyn just gets cuter each day! I am a teacher and a new Mum too and know how you feel. It is all a bit of an adjustment and you are right, God has you in the right place :)Curious Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304372248301101633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922558431228740835.post-71497342824347073712013-08-27T23:25:24.968-05:002013-08-27T23:25:24.968-05:00With each of my babies I had about four months off...With each of my babies I had about four months off work. That was perfect, for me. Now that they are older I work less, which I didn't expect. But, I know that God has given me the desires of my heart each and every step of the way. He will do the same for you! Sybil@PeaceitallTogetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553263217267565072noreply@blogger.com