tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post5639683817942593773..comments2023-10-29T10:24:23.730-04:00Comments on Things I Can't Say: I Don't Really Want to Give My Kids AwayShellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-92212907267330408612010-06-24T21:59:11.183-04:002010-06-24T21:59:11.183-04:00I thought I was SO ready to send Otter to kinderga...I thought I was SO ready to send Otter to kindergarten. I wasn't sad at all. Until we got to kindergarten round-up. I walked up to the door with excitement and confidence. And then it was time to leave him. I bawled like a little baby.Messy Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598245588913819571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-22973842072267940582010-06-22T23:26:22.177-04:002010-06-22T23:26:22.177-04:00My son goes to half day kindergarten this fall, an...My son goes to half day kindergarten this fall, and I am kind of looking forward to it. But I'll still have my littlest one home all day.Mommie Dazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249389284710627505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-36999973165175231342010-06-22T23:00:17.221-04:002010-06-22T23:00:17.221-04:00this is why my daughter will be napping until she&...this is why my daughter will be napping until she's in first grade. Not for her, but for me!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012343060419868539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-43727942552428083512010-06-22T06:38:15.762-04:002010-06-22T06:38:15.762-04:00you're funny. any parent knows what you mean....you're funny. any parent knows what you mean. We need a break and we'll take that 3 hour bible class! BTW, THANKS for visiting me on my sits day and making me feel special!Small Bursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11048601801016088538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-9336177129283800852010-06-22T02:53:39.756-04:002010-06-22T02:53:39.756-04:00It's okay to want to give you kids away some d...It's okay to want to give you kids away some days! I feel like that a lot. The whole driving around/getting from one place to antoher fast is crazy!! My oldest is going to preschool 3 mornings in the fall. I. CANNOT. WAIT.!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-78045107392817257472010-06-22T01:23:59.338-04:002010-06-22T01:23:59.338-04:00I think you took the words out of everyone's ...I think you took the words out of everyone's mouth with that post, Shell.<br />Truly beautiful.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-12748023572046008452010-06-22T01:17:45.645-04:002010-06-22T01:17:45.645-04:00At first I was so ready to kick my almost 3 year o...At first I was so ready to kick my almost 3 year off to the big bad preschool for the whole day. I kept thinking momma needs her time back...but then it hit me...duh...I am not having anymore this is it...enjoy her! So half day and I work in the classroom one-two days a week. So, some me time, and some kiddo time.<br /><br />I would however be willing to give my kids away today!Holly Lefevrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-27605554381609080992010-06-22T01:01:23.172-04:002010-06-22T01:01:23.172-04:00That's one reason I'm a SAHM who homeschoo...That's one reason I'm a SAHM who homeschools. Although a break for a while from time to time would be nice...I don't want to give my kids away either.✿https://www.blogger.com/profile/01044032159371976375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-18175792703670316302010-06-21T23:46:00.108-04:002010-06-21T23:46:00.108-04:00Your "me" time is important and you shou...Your "me" time is important and you shouldn't feel guilty. I still feel guilty for it though too!<br />Glad you found a school. I feel like I already need to start looking for a preschool and all that fun stuff...Mia is only 8 months old. But there is so much pressure out there to find the perfect school! Not looking forward to all that!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203421653493336228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-40778839813263639952010-06-21T23:43:47.332-04:002010-06-21T23:43:47.332-04:00And here I am desperately searching for some kind ...And here I am desperately searching for some kind of half day program that will take Scooby, despite that his birthday is 23 days after the cut off date, just so I can get a minute to myself. I get it though. <br /><br />I got lucky that softball camp happened this week, so while it may only be a 1/2 day thing, it's still a normal morning around here.The Drama Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989820542966245871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-17095436959086488162010-06-21T21:16:34.768-04:002010-06-21T21:16:34.768-04:00Oh SHell. You are the Perfect Mom. Because I am on...Oh SHell. You are the Perfect Mom. Because I am only too happy to give my kids away to the camp counselors every weekday morning at 9 and not pick them up til 3. It is a long day, but the nice thing is they come home exhausted and bedtime isn't an argument....<br /><br />If I was a better mom I'd be so sad to see them go.<br /><br />On another note, I almost started crying when you said Bear's teacher cried when you told her he wouldn't be back----how sweet?!?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214914707096410664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-88453618852026546522010-06-21T20:33:39.394-04:002010-06-21T20:33:39.394-04:00So cute! This blog looks great. I really like yo...So cute! This blog looks great. I really like your writing AND how you space the paragraphs...making it so easy to read!<br /><br />Lady Bloggers sent me!<br /><br />PS...I'm your newest follower:o)PRIMERICA FREEDOM FIGHTERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06325581330784214883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-81297500247480461972010-06-21T19:21:53.378-04:002010-06-21T19:21:53.378-04:00A full day of PreK!? Wow! That is a lot. When w...A full day of PreK!? Wow! That is a lot. When we lived in VA, kindergarten was full day. Here in CA it's half a day. I think that is better. And I totally get what your saying. I don't want to give my kids away either...BUT... :PLouriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477223472789865063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-29443907953406966532010-06-21T19:11:05.895-04:002010-06-21T19:11:05.895-04:00Thanks for visiting me on my SITS day! Hope you ha...Thanks for visiting me on my SITS day! Hope you have a wonderful week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12028561888607853837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-1696018719374751462010-06-21T18:22:34.874-04:002010-06-21T18:22:34.874-04:00Hahaha. This totally made me laugh. I would never ...Hahaha. This totally made me laugh. I would never wish my little guy to go away, but a little break is nice!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384895953565963049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-92192794617095498282010-06-21T17:39:27.350-04:002010-06-21T17:39:27.350-04:00It all is so frustrating! Finding good schools whe...It all is so frustrating! Finding good schools where your kids are completely happy is so freakin hard! <br /><br />The time situation is what gets me too, so the schools have to be close! <br /><br />I am so ready for fall already...oh fall hurry up! Actually school starts August 11th up here...crazy!Daisygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439955933350305336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-52217719976812314622010-06-21T16:54:15.838-04:002010-06-21T16:54:15.838-04:00Full day pre-K does seem like a lot. That is such ...Full day pre-K does seem like a lot. That is such a bummer you had to change Pre-K's! <br />I am sure your kids appreciate that you don't want to give them away! hahaPatricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06668918224156622980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-53337826474009075642010-06-21T16:41:51.612-04:002010-06-21T16:41:51.612-04:00I definitely think most moms can relate! Sometime...I definitely think most moms can relate! Sometimes its just nice to have a little break!shortmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083148312260283511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-40944706138239974122010-06-21T16:38:32.334-04:002010-06-21T16:38:32.334-04:00My girls both did VBS 2 weeks ago -- but I helped ...My girls both did VBS 2 weeks ago -- but I helped at it, so I didn't get much of a break. And The Husband was out of town, too, so yeah... :-) #1 will start 1st grade at the beginning of August and #2 will go 3 days a week -- you think you'll have a whole bunch of extra time, but it really does go fast! Plan it and enjoy it!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979685280680438899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-73751955675852861672010-06-21T16:29:48.137-04:002010-06-21T16:29:48.137-04:00I forgot about daytime VBS! My church does ours in...I forgot about daytime VBS! My church does ours in the evening but now that I'm not working it would be great to find one in the area that does days. So giving the kids away temporarily sounds great! Enjoy the time. <br />Sorry that Bear won't be able to go to the previous Pre-K. It stinks when you find a school for your kid that you LOVE and then circumstances change and it doesn't work anymore. Hopefully you find a great place again.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493576726012326958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-16940121779276170872010-06-21T16:17:43.399-04:002010-06-21T16:17:43.399-04:00I think you totally did the right thing, all day a...I think you totally did the right thing, all day at four seems like far too much. I also feel exactly as you do, I think it is wonderful for toddlers and preschoolers to experience some time in school but at the same time I still want a lot of time with my daughter and really am not looking forward to the day when she goes five days a week to school either. But I am looking forward even less to the day when she will no longer call our home her home. That day I can't quite bear to think about.One Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05793386254564806126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-9757755739959844062010-06-21T15:39:28.122-04:002010-06-21T15:39:28.122-04:00Hmmm... As I watch the parents drop off their kids...Hmmm... As I watch the parents drop off their kids on the first day of school, it always seems like they're just about to pee their pants from all the excitement (the relieved parents, not the kids) :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251616457906473735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-64998105150722471722010-06-21T15:00:22.001-04:002010-06-21T15:00:22.001-04:00A full day pre-k sounds a little much.
Sometimes ...A full day pre-k sounds a little much.<br /><br />Sometimes I think it's okay to want to give your kids away.<br /><br />Mine are starting a 2-hour twice a week program in the fall...they're 2. What is wrong with me???Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048243639634834643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-6941522233953681862010-06-21T14:25:26.831-04:002010-06-21T14:25:26.831-04:00Oh, Shell. I don't know how you do it! I'm...Oh, Shell. I don't know how you do it! I'm feeling run down, and I only have one! Your little guys will do great at VBS and at school. And, you'll have more energy for them when they get home! At least, that's how it works for me ...Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470990911634136164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-12628504159847745282010-06-21T14:19:45.274-04:002010-06-21T14:19:45.274-04:00Aw! My oldest ( not yet 4!) is going to preschool ...Aw! My oldest ( not yet 4!) is going to preschool this August. I've had similar feelings. I knew it was coming, I know he's ready, but full days is too much. We're doing 4 day a week afternoons (12-3) It will be a nice break for me, I'll just have one, 2 year old then! I don;t want to give mine away either..atleast, not to someone who wont give them back after a few hours!!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034133152497487899noreply@blogger.com