tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post8103080485974925156..comments2023-07-28T09:40:38.679-04:00Comments on Messy Wife, Blessed Life: "Back" to WorkMandi Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-773430290006718522012-04-24T19:36:08.927-04:002012-04-24T19:36:08.927-04:00Beginner's luck with the cleaning, I'm sur...Beginner's luck with the cleaning, I'm sure ;)Amy_YouShallGoOutWithJoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-64029085334217326802012-04-24T07:50:16.721-04:002012-04-24T07:50:16.721-04:00 Imagine my amazement when I came home and not onl... Imagine my amazement when I came home and not only did they have a great time together, but the house was cleaner than I can ever make it when I'm home for a day!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-5951253343144154622012-04-24T07:49:30.441-04:002012-04-24T07:49:30.441-04:00 Yes, pumping is the most difficult part about it!... Yes, pumping is the most difficult part about it!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-2865976724700287382012-04-24T07:49:16.533-04:002012-04-24T07:49:16.533-04:00 It went great! And I just checked the sub list a... It went great! And I just checked the sub list and it looks like I can sub whenever I want! Yippee!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-66982246949549610112012-04-24T07:48:39.721-04:002012-04-24T07:48:39.721-04:00 Louise, yes, I am always saying that, yet I am al... Louise, yes, I am always saying that, yet I am always surprised when it happens! What a blessing!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-87301340060685436012012-04-24T07:47:43.238-04:002012-04-24T07:47:43.238-04:00 Ann-Marie, I didn't realize that! what a coi... Ann-Marie, I didn't realize that! what a coincidence!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-52589889867223526362012-04-24T07:46:54.203-04:002012-04-24T07:46:54.203-04:00 What a beautiful prayer! What a beautiful prayer!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-74104126732027285422012-04-19T23:29:31.799-04:002012-04-19T23:29:31.799-04:00I knew I liked you for a reason! I taught high sc...I knew I liked you for a reason! I taught high school history for five years; so much fun. Ditto on not knowing jack about elem. best of luck!Ann-Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-46165654907005779542012-04-19T18:41:52.050-04:002012-04-19T18:41:52.050-04:00This is great news for you! Lucia will love spendi...This is great news for you! Lucia will love spending the whole day with Daddy. I first left Gus with Jon for a whole day when he was about 6 months. I was so nervous, and for no reason, as they had a perfect day together. Good luck!Amy_YouShallGoOutWithJoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-72125228331727182812012-04-19T18:28:12.060-04:002012-04-19T18:28:12.060-04:00That's wonderful to hear! I started back at m...That's wonderful to hear! I started back at my part-time volunteer gig when my baby was 8 weeks old. That first day we got so busy that I hardly had time to miss her! (But I only got to pump once in 5 hours, so that was kinda rough.)Cat W.http://twitter.com/windmill_catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-8454538706996251642012-04-19T18:20:19.437-04:002012-04-19T18:20:19.437-04:00How exciting! God knows what is best! His timing i...How exciting! God knows what is best! His timing is perfect. Reminds me of my morning prayer....<br />"Dear Lord, I do not know what will happen to me today. I only know that nothing will happen that was not foreseen by You, and directed to my greater good from all eternity. I adore Your holy and unfathomable plans, and submit to them with all my heart for love of You, the Pope,and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen."<br />Enjoy the experience. Alas I do not have advice as I do not have a little one yet, but I will be asking you one day I'm sure.Megan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17555657522302363183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-69294989511571162942012-04-19T15:42:53.372-04:002012-04-19T15:42:53.372-04:00That is such awesome news Mandi! Congratulations!!...That is such awesome news Mandi! Congratulations!! :) I hope your first day goes well!Catholic Cookie Jarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-77098928827463967952012-04-19T15:00:31.833-04:002012-04-19T15:00:31.833-04:00Mandi, this is fantastic news! You're always ...Mandi, this is fantastic news! You're always saying that God provides in places where you aren't expecting it, and He has again! I'm really excited for you.<br />PLEASE do not feel guilty for not being worried. I say that as someone who feels guilty over my feelings (or lack thereof) as a mom all the time, but my mind knows it's not correct. I have to admit that I *still* have not left my daughter for more than a few hours, mostly because I haven't had the opportunity -- and frankly, I wish I had that opportunity, which makes me feel guilty. But I shouldn't, and neither should you! You're a great mother, and you've lovingly made arrangements for everything Lucia needs. Plus, she'll be with her daddy, which is fantastic! Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-21166040506805776032012-04-19T14:46:28.055-04:002012-04-19T14:46:28.055-04:00I did secondary education (history), so I feel muc...I did secondary education (history), so I feel much more comfortable with middle and high school. I don't know the first thing about teaching elementary!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-10343389076120395202012-04-19T14:45:24.648-04:002012-04-19T14:45:24.648-04:00I never went to daycare as a child because my gran...I never went to daycare as a child because my grandma always watched us. My mom has already offered to retire to watch Lulu if we move back and I get a job!Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-37178024599467651922012-04-19T14:44:44.406-04:002012-04-19T14:44:44.406-04:00That's good to know! I was worried that I wou...That's good to know! I was worried that I wouldn't have much of a chance to sub (and since I had to pay for a physical, I need to sub at least twice to get my money back!)Mandi @ Catholic Newlywedhttp://catholicnewlywed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-65498593352914926792012-04-19T13:49:03.088-04:002012-04-19T13:49:03.088-04:00No worries about there being opportunities to sub....No worries about there being opportunities to sub. A lot of teachers will be needing to take a day off as the end of the year approaches. What grades are you most interested in teaching?Ann-Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-64583292093362823122012-04-19T13:35:56.321-04:002012-04-19T13:35:56.321-04:00I think the best part is that she is not being lef...I think the best part is that she is not being left with strangers. I have often thought about doing some part time work but could never bring myself to leave the children with strangers for longer periods of time. If they were instead being raised by their dad during those hours then I would be happy to do some part time work! (Unless of course I HAD to go to work and then I would do what needed to be done.)olivia demkowicznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-41147693964071839382012-04-19T13:26:12.723-04:002012-04-19T13:26:12.723-04:00What an exciting opportunity for you and your fami...What an exciting opportunity for you and your family! No need to feel guilty at all! Lucia is safe in the arms of her daddy and you are supporting your family! I hope you are able to get some days in! As a former teacher, I know a lot of teachers use sick days as "mental health days" as the year comes to an end! Good luck!Leanne @ Life Happens Whenhttp://www.lifehappenswhen.com/noreply@blogger.com