tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post7695326123490425692..comments2023-07-28T09:40:38.679-04:00Comments on Messy Wife, Blessed Life: And I Become a Working MamaMandi Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-75763480606537392662012-08-10T02:35:31.824-04:002012-08-10T02:35:31.824-04:00Wow, I missed this post while we were on holiday. ...Wow, I missed this post while we were on holiday. Big news--I wish you the best and I hope you adjust well!Kelley @ Over the Thresholdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-48595606479085248372012-08-07T14:26:06.136-04:002012-08-07T14:26:06.136-04:00As for practice advice, have her care giver (dad o...As for practice advice, have her care giver (dad or school) take pictures so you can enjoy her experiences too. If dad works too, plan meals out a week ahead of time and find recipes that you can make within an hour or less. (I assume you'll get home between 4 and 5 since you teach) so get home cook and by the time dad gets home dinner is ready. It can be done an I'm not even the Martha Stewart type! :-) I definitely spent more quality time with Ava while working bc I knew my time with her was limited. You find laser focus when your with her now. Be excited. It's great. The first week is a bitch but it really can be awesome. <3Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-63122709154229794592012-08-07T14:20:01.956-04:002012-08-07T14:20:01.956-04:00I too worked at a school while my daughter was lit...I too worked at a school while my daughter was little. Just think - best of both worlds. Lots of time off so you will get to see your little one just not in the original way you imagined. I always found great joy in being so excited to see her and her running up to me so excited to see me. Heaven. They're are good things about being a working mom. If you have the right job it truly can be the best of both worlds. Trust me. It's not as horrible as some make it out to be. Now there is a time of adjustment but you'll get there and you'll have dinner on the table by 6 to boot!! I never thought that would happen but I found a way and you will too God speed. Enjoy your new path. Also don't be so afraid of day care. There are some really good ones out there. We LOVED Ava's school - it was a special place and I was super sad when she left.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-70707095744636081772012-08-06T21:22:56.963-04:002012-08-06T21:22:56.963-04:00Oh wow!! Congratulations!! That's so exciting/...Oh wow!! Congratulations!! That's so exciting/scary all at once!! :)Justine Batornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-37524500738484849252012-08-06T18:54:00.057-04:002012-08-06T18:54:00.057-04:00Way too much in common! I'm a NC girl now liv...Way too much in common! I'm a NC girl now living in CO too. Full time working mom figuring it all out. Found you through the For Love of Cupcakes blog hop!Mommys Juicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-51668945640602703292012-08-06T15:35:52.834-04:002012-08-06T15:35:52.834-04:00I try not to put too much stock in "signs&quo...I try not to put too much stock in "signs" because sometimes I think I'm just making them out to be more than they are, but these ones I just couldn't chalk up to coincidence!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-25190441744772658322012-08-06T15:34:52.998-04:002012-08-06T15:34:52.998-04:00Oh, I'm so nervous, but SO excited about setti...Oh, I'm so nervous, but SO excited about setting up the classroom and about those first few weeks of lesson planning!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-1298957407039262202012-08-06T15:34:25.609-04:002012-08-06T15:34:25.609-04:00Alexandra, I certainly will be updating the blog a...Alexandra, I certainly will be updating the blog about all this! Congratulations are your own little one! Lucia was due at the end of November but ended up being a bit late and is a December baby. For the time being, David is home with Lucia, so we will continue cloth diapering, but if he finds a job, it will all depend on who watches Lucia and how they feel about cloth (although I suppose we will continue to cloth diaper at home).Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-60513444432819258732012-08-06T11:14:00.295-04:002012-08-06T11:14:00.295-04:00Hi Mandy, I'm very curious to hear all your th...Hi Mandy, I'm very curious to hear all your thoughts on this as we are pregnant with our first baby girl right now (due in November). I'm curious to hear your perspective on going back to work and if you will continue to cloth diaper etc.Alexandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-80699077652098183162012-08-05T14:51:02.380-04:002012-08-05T14:51:02.380-04:00I am vey excited for you. I will be praying for t...I am vey excited for you. I will be praying for the transition to work for you. I know you will have a fabulous time setting up your classroom. It is a lot of prep work, but I hope you will haves fun eith all your different classes.amyeleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-60280082301795194662012-08-05T14:47:15.156-04:002012-08-05T14:47:15.156-04:00You will rock it! For what it's worth, I put a...You will rock it! For what it's worth, I put a lot of stock in to "signs," I think you and Sister were right on with this one!Paigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-2498438120778855792012-08-05T10:29:05.879-04:002012-08-05T10:29:05.879-04:00Thanks, Beth Anne! Glad I'm not the only one ...Thanks, Beth Anne! Glad I'm not the only one that thought the way I got the job showed a little more of God's grace than normal!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-30614196394708658532012-08-05T10:28:12.604-04:002012-08-05T10:28:12.604-04:00Thanks so much, Michelle! I am working on trustin...Thanks so much, Michelle! I am working on trusting God's plan for us!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-69854407605261692752012-08-05T01:35:29.413-04:002012-08-05T01:35:29.413-04:00It will work. In my daughter's 18 years of li...It will work. In my daughter's 18 years of life, there have been times when I was: a full time mom at home, a full time employed mom with a stay at home homeschooling husband, a part time employed mom sharing at-home parenting with a part time employed dad, and a full time mom employed at school while our daughter was in class....It works. God provides. You, your husband, ...and most importantly your daughter...will be blessed. <br /><br />Our daughter has a remarkable relationship with my husband. that relationship grew out of the times he spent with her at home. I believe moms should be at home when possible. I believe that there are sacrifices when mom works. But I also believe that God knows best. You will be covered by his love and grace.<br /><br />Blessings to you and your family<br />~MMichelle @ Liturgical Timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-61034234499492436002012-08-04T16:57:12.940-04:002012-08-04T16:57:12.940-04:00Goodluck! Your going to do a great job! I def. thi...Goodluck! Your going to do a great job! I def. think it's a sign from god the way you got that job.Bstar0306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-41104466196618936372012-08-04T16:17:20.497-04:002012-08-04T16:17:20.497-04:00You're going to be a great teacher and still b...You're going to be a great teacher and still be a great mama too, Mandi! Lucia is so lucky to have you and David as parents :)<br /> I've been struggling with the same thoughts this week, realizing that I'm going back to work here so soon. I figure, though, that since we know mamas are on duty 24 hours a day, and there are 168 hours in a week, I will still be working about 140 hours a week as Emily and Erin's mama :) That made me feel a little better, and put the balance in perspective. Hope it helps you too!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901039640927938545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-46726025593240282412012-08-04T14:25:53.307-04:002012-08-04T14:25:53.307-04:00Thanks so much, Caitlin!Thanks so much, Caitlin!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-7264254550684895922012-08-04T12:42:19.925-04:002012-08-04T12:42:19.925-04:00Good luck Mandi! You are going to be a great teach...Good luck Mandi! You are going to be a great teacher! :) I'll be praying for David's job search.Caitlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-71583091037141818722012-08-04T12:28:29.441-04:002012-08-04T12:28:29.441-04:00How exciting!!! You'll do great!!!How exciting!!! You'll do great!!!Megan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17555657522302363183noreply@blogger.com