tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post2853313003357584959..comments2023-07-28T09:40:38.679-04:00Comments on Messy Wife, Blessed Life: 20 Coping Strategies for Working MomsMandi Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-44649753260692113302012-11-15T12:18:32.316-05:002012-11-15T12:18:32.316-05:00As a teacher, it's almost impossible for me to...As a teacher, it's almost impossible for me to leave work at work. There is always something to be done - papers to be graded, lesson plans to write - and that's not even touching on the emotional baggage teachers bring home!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-12259681831701012232012-11-15T12:17:23.151-05:002012-11-15T12:17:23.151-05:00Comparison is terrible in all situations, not just...Comparison is terrible in all situations, not just mothering! I really struggle with it too!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-73706641627648421762012-11-15T12:16:52.879-05:002012-11-15T12:16:52.879-05:00Thanks, Grace!Thanks, Grace!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-90582872169363375122012-11-15T12:16:37.546-05:002012-11-15T12:16:37.546-05:00Thanks, Elizabeth. Of course all moms work! I...Thanks, Elizabeth. Of course all moms work! I'm not a huge fan of the phrase either, but it seemed a bit to wordy to write "20 Coping Strategies for Moms Who Work Outside of the Home". I think most people will understand what I meant by it.Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-2193696417630957922012-11-15T12:04:53.102-05:002012-11-15T12:04:53.102-05:00I like these ideas- they sound helpful for those m...I like these ideas- they sound helpful for those mothers who work outside the home. However, I really do believe the term "working mother" is a misnomer- all mothers work, whether or not they receive a paycheck for it.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-23662123307645566942012-11-15T02:55:54.037-05:002012-11-15T02:55:54.037-05:00I'm thinking about going back to work soon, an...I'm thinking about going back to work soon, and this was great!www.gracelovesiggy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-9074766039664409252012-11-15T01:40:24.169-05:002012-11-15T01:40:24.169-05:00I definitely need to work on not comparing. When ...I definitely need to work on not comparing. When I was a SAHM, I was so jealous of working moms! And now that I'm a working mom, I wish desperately to be back at home with my Toddleboy. I need to knock that off and remember that nobody wins when I am envious of someone else. Thanks for this post!Mew Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-6342234355885575842012-11-14T23:46:21.834-05:002012-11-14T23:46:21.834-05:00I love the idea of exchanging lovies! So sweet!! ...I love the idea of exchanging lovies! So sweet!! <3 You're right - leaving work at work is tricky but definitely something that needs to be done. I'm currently working on this...<br /><br />JamieJamie Mommyhttp://twitter.com/4LoveofCupcakesnoreply@blogger.com