Comments on The Amazing Trips: what's in you wednesday

I'm so sorry you guys have to put your dreams ...

2009-11-05T23:13:24.290-05:00

I'm so sorry you guys have to put your dreams on hold... I was so hoping the post wasn't going the direction I suspected. I'll be praying for your hearts desires to be realized. If I have learned anything over the past few years it's that sometimes you never even fathomed the answer... and yet there it is in front of you. Hold onto the faith!

Oh and about the walk... I hope you take comfort in the fact that I did absolutely no preparation whatsoever and still made it. Hugs.

Ok. I'm going to talk to Glenda the good witc...

2009-11-05T21:55:40.915-05:00

Ok. I'm going to talk to Glenda the good witch to see if she can get me in to see the wizard. May need Dorothy's shoes - I'll get back to you.

Or I may just call Anne Marie and see if she will send more fudge.

Love, Marg

You poor thing - you are on teh cusp of change (or...

2009-11-05T20:51:34.869-05:00

You poor thing - you are on teh cusp of change (or a nervous breakdown).

I agreee 100% with the pull to your kids (once you have them - prior to that I would hiss and say - no way).

It will work out you know - saying no to a promotion is tough (or throwing one away when you realise that you aren't willing to make strangers of your children). But men do make better full time employees - they don't feel the pull as much when they are missing things. They don't, I don't care how sexist it sounds. At least none of the men I talk to (and I'm like you - I work mainly with men).

The window will smash soon - just try to stay afloat until then.

Excellent post. I'm so sorry things aren'...

2009-11-05T14:57:19.584-05:00

Excellent post. I'm so sorry things aren't able to work out exactly as you want them to. Stick with it, you're going to get there eventually. {{hugs}}

What's in ME this Wednesday?

I've signed up for this: http://www.endcancer.ca (Toronto 2010).

I'm going to walk 30 km to raise money to End Women's Cancers -- not just Breast Cancer this year, we're tackling women's gynecological cancers too because they've been shown to be linked with Breast Cancer and are a very necessary area of research as well.

It's 10 months away, but I'm getting started now! I hope I'll raise $2000... we'll see! So far, I have $20. haha. I might be emailing you for Fundraising advice!

The kids are wonderful photographers. See, how th...

2009-11-05T13:51:33.660-05:00

The kids are wonderful photographers. See, how they are imatating you? Yes, count your blessings and remember not to sweat the small stuff---and it is all small stuff.
I watched a program on PBS at 3am this morning called "Jackson Sandwich" about an autistic boy and the wonderful help that his parents got for him with early intervention. Enjoy every day!
MOM

I loved those pictures. Mike Wazowski rules! LOL ...

2009-11-05T11:55:45.196-05:00

I loved those pictures. Mike Wazowski rules! LOL

And good for you for deciding to do what your heart wanted you to. Some of us, just want to be MOMS and no matter how good we may be at other things, we just want to be moms!

I can relate to so much of what you are going thro...

2009-11-05T11:49:31.211-05:00

I can relate to so much of what you are going through!

I am avid follower of your blog and I love it. My husband (who, by the way, is a great dad, but would prefer not to be at home with kids, is high qualified with an MBA but had always worked in an industry which is now in decline) has been out of work for 3.5 YEARS. While he is looking for a job, he assumes the primary responsibility for our children and I wish it was US, but current circimstances dictate that it be him. I really enjoy my work and I think I am a better person because I do work outside the home, but I enjoyed SHARING the responsilibilty of the household so much more.

A few years ago, we too were at a crossroads and we needed to move somewhere for multiple reasons (kids' education, family, work, etc.). Like you, we do not have ANY family nearby which made our decision more difficult. We considered moving out of state closer to family, but we utimately decided to move into a great school district just a mile from our previous home.

On the upside, my kids are now in elementary school and they are not home as much, but I still wish I had more input/control over the homework and extracurricular activities, but I am hopeful that we will be making the decisions together again soon.

I want to wish you "good luck" with your decision - only you can determine what is best for you and your family. But remember the grass can always be greener somewhere else.

Keep writing this awesome blog!

Oh DARN. For a moment there I was getting really ...

2009-11-05T11:15:23.805-05:00

Oh DARN. For a moment there I was getting really excited for you. I have forgotten the "What I wanted to tell you" line and actually thought you had resigned your position and that you two were headed for SC to stay home with the kids.

I felt disappointed when I read the next paragraph, so I can only imagine how you must have felt, writing.

Given your circumstances it does sound like your options are limited right now, and I'm sorry.

You guys will get there, hopefully sooner rather than later.

Hugs,
Leeann
niccofive,blogspot.com

I am so sorry that you're not able to stay hom...

2009-11-05T11:12:08.019-05:00

I am so sorry that you're not able to stay home - I know exactly what you mean about that pull to stay home, I don't know whether every working mom feels it, but I certainly did, even when I was taking my son with me to work, I wasn't able to focus on him & his needs the way I can at home. I will be praying that God will work things out for you and your family quickly.

Sorry to hear you're plans to be a SAHM have b...

2009-11-05T11:01:28.825-05:00

Sorry to hear you're plans to be a SAHM have been put on hold. I totally agree that there is something in a woman's genetic makeup that causes her to want to stay home with the children. I hope the window is smashed soon for you.

I just LOVE your last quote about the smashing win...

2009-11-05T10:36:14.348-05:00

I just LOVE your last quote about the smashing window. So true!

Putting your career on hold for your children might be one of the hardest decisions in life, especially woman like us.

I believe your sacrifices will pay off. It might be tomorrow, next year or 10 years from now. You just know that for now, it's the right think to do, no regrets whatsoever!

Good luck on your new endeavors, praying for a great outcome and I just have to say, YOU ROCK MOM!

so sorry you weren't writing the post where yo...

2009-11-05T10:06:33.752-05:00

so sorry you weren't writing the post where you all get to move, that one would have been so much better. Still I guess 9 months isn't too long in the grand scheme of things but might feel like an eternity. I am with you staying home is the best pulling out your hair or not, missing them grwoing up is awful.

Wow I really hope things work out for you soon you...

2009-11-05T09:28:23.226-05:00

Wow I really hope things work out for you soon you are inspirational truly don't know how you do it thanks for keeping us updated keep praying!

What about "renting" on both ends while ...

2009-11-05T08:38:52.527-05:00

What about "renting" on both ends while you wait out the market??

XOXO

Tell me about it... :) Seriously. Once I opened...

2009-11-05T03:00:41.160-05:00

Tell me about it... :) Seriously. Once I opened my mouth and said, "Gee God, I wish I could stay at home, I wish I had more time to do laundry, I wish I had time to organize my kitchen, I wish I could NOT work so much, I wish I could stop traveling 600 miles away each week, I wish..."

And then guess what...I got what I wished for.

Sigh... My window is smashed out and I'm just ENJOYING the breeze that's coming into my home... :)