tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post991431610322325484..comments2024-03-29T08:05:42.988-05:00Comments on Harry Times...All Jacked Up: JuggleSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07270389106604867450noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-34560780863908677482009-08-05T01:57:59.341-05:002009-08-05T01:57:59.341-05:001. I totally remember the smashed nose story.
2. ...1. I totally remember the smashed nose story.<br /><br />2. You put Ethel Merman's version of Gypsy on a mixed tape for me my Junior Year of High School after I qualified for state.<br /><br />and 3. You are so pretty enough to be a soap star.<br /><br />Mostly, I think dreams aren't about coming true...I think its more about making your reality as good as you remember the dreams being...So, did you?CJ McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284806416103275548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-45343438400754332372009-08-05T01:07:40.138-05:002009-08-05T01:07:40.138-05:00I definitely chew on Ethan more than is probably s...I definitely chew on Ethan more than is probably socially acceptable. :-) <br /><br />Being a stay at home mom has always suited me (not that I've never had a horribly bad day, obviously), but I've struggled with the guilt of how I don't miss working at ALL. I taught for 11 years--I should at least feel some sense of loss at giving that all up, right? Meh. <br /><br />And I am also curious as to who Ben's 2nd wife is...sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387145957769474838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-69403432670427779912009-08-04T21:54:57.285-05:002009-08-04T21:54:57.285-05:00I'm so glad someone else sucks their babies...I'm so glad someone else sucks their babies' ears! I know it's totally wierd, but sometimes I just can't help it! Good job finding your three loves and working on the balancelonek8https://www.blogger.com/profile/09217503506508289374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-53784321020459094482009-08-04T18:50:48.889-05:002009-08-04T18:50:48.889-05:00Third wife? You guys must be watchng Big Love on d...Third wife? You guys must be watchng Big Love on demand to get ready for the new season. <br />Sarah, you were always a really good poet. You were a good actress, too. And you were defintely pretty enough to be on a soap! <br /><br />But speaking of Big Love, I doubt that plural marriage is easy in our culture, even for families who genuinely believe in the principle. We are just too secular as a culture. You can restrict the family's access to a lot of pop culture while the kids are little, but eventually they see Leave it to Beaver, and realize their family is even more different from the Cleavers than most families are. Hmmmmtripodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-10644297335922757402009-08-04T12:33:54.652-05:002009-08-04T12:33:54.652-05:00Before I met my husband, I "knew" I woul...Before I met my husband, I "knew" I would work. I wanted to teach, so I would have the summers, etc off to spend with them. Then I met him and he was big on home schooling and me staying home. Then we moved to where we live and I spent a year subbing in the public schools - and quickly learned I was not going to send my kids there (even the best schools in town had big issues!). So, we considered private school and I started my job at the CC. Then I found out about distance learning and realized that was a great way to work and still be home with the kids. <br /><br />I love the arrangement we have now, although balancing a toddler, work, and a house is hard! But, I don't think I would ever give this up!AJU5's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039236630636069326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-37757886562164495832009-08-04T10:51:16.101-05:002009-08-04T10:51:16.101-05:00Hey Ben, a third wife? Who is the second wife? :)...Hey Ben, a third wife? Who is the second wife? :)<br /><br />Sarah - I think you just summed up my whole life. Except I wanted to work & not stay home... being what? Who knew??? A guy friend from undergrad decided I went to college for my MRS. I also told people my next move was a PhD. And then I had Allie and couldn't bear the thought of being away from her. I initially went back to work full time and called my poor husband every day that first week sobbing. Friday of my first week back, I found out there was a part time job opening in my department and then called Gabe from the bathroom to inform him of this! :)<br /><br />I am not juggling it so well right now. I feel behind in everything - work, cleaning, laundry. And I don't feel like I spend enough time playing with the girls when I'm home. But give up my couple days at work? No, thanks.<br /><br />Here's hoping you figure it out and clue me in!Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-75276366996462571092009-08-04T09:48:16.897-05:002009-08-04T09:48:16.897-05:00I love being a sahm but struggle with being "...I love being a sahm but struggle with being "just a mom" on a daily basis. <br /><br />I have considered everything from diving headfirst into volunteering at a local nursing home, to going back to med school, to getting a boob job and spending my days at the gym and lunching with friends.<br />Just keeping it real!<br /><br />P.S. I can totally see you as a soap star but maybe in your next life!Steffens Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749147075774043834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-29339411561682851452009-08-04T01:15:08.716-05:002009-08-04T01:15:08.716-05:00Sarah, I think that your inherent struggle is also...Sarah, I think that your inherent struggle is also your greatest quality. I remember a day in grade school when another student responded to a question re: their parents occupation and her response was "oh, my mom does nothing, she doesn't work" with what seemed like disgust in her voice.<br /><br />Her response has never left me. In fact, when deciding to stay at home I often wondered if my children would respect me or if somehow they'd view it as a weakness. What I'm trying to say is--you're boys are going to be so proud of you. They already are. You live, mother and teach with such honorable conviction Sarah. You are doing the right thing. <br /><br />Soap star? Really? I never knew. Well, for what it's worth, I wanted to be Gidget.ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402488064192455038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-61279646252028296442009-08-03T22:04:35.402-05:002009-08-03T22:04:35.402-05:00The a answer of course...A third wife. I have bee...The a answer of course...A third wife. I have been saying it for a long time. If we get ourselves a young...attractive...young... third wife...that might really work. Just something to think about.benhttp://studyblue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30058350.post-13500927370513675082009-08-03T22:01:00.841-05:002009-08-03T22:01:00.841-05:00Hell if I know!
I was the opposite. I decided ea...Hell if I know!<br /><br />I was the opposite. I decided early in undergrad that I would never have babies because I didn't think "I would want someone else raising my kids" and I wanted a job. But then I had them and I still liked grad school, so I put Charlie in daycare and I discovered how much I loved juggling! And daycare! More people to love my kid! It's awesome!<br /><br />And now I am staying at home full time and I really really miss working. Interesting how we started in opposite places but have ended up at the same place, eh?<br /><br />Now I need a job! So jealous of your ideal arrangement.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156777853779141522noreply@blogger.com