Comments on: Super big decision http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/ Exploring the joys of marriage Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:50:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mendie http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5216 Mendie Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:57:29 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5216 Congratulations on your big decision!I'm sure it will be the toughest job you've ever had! Glad you have the opportunity to do it-you're very lucky! Congratulations on your big decision!I’m sure it will be the toughest job you’ve ever had! Glad you have the opportunity to do it-you’re very lucky!

]]> By: Patti http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5215 Patti Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:13:35 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5215 I hate that I was not a SAHM, If I had it to do over and finances were right I would have done it. They grow up so fast. You are so busy with so much as it is you will find that you can really enjoy the boys even more. Hey you may have to start fixng lunch for your mother and dad or better yet, cook their dinner. Wish you would have given me a heads up, maybe I could have applied for your job. I hate that I was not a SAHM, If I had it to do over and finances were right I would have done it. They grow up so fast. You are so busy with so much as it is you will find that you can really enjoy the boys even more. Hey you may have to start fixng lunch for your mother and dad or better yet, cook their dinner. Wish you would have given me a heads up, maybe I could have applied for your job.

]]> By: SueSue http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5214 SueSue Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:15:19 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5214 Good for you! From the looks of that picture you will have plenty to do just keeping up with the boys. Just think you can get up and drink your coffee in peace, not worrying about if you are going to be late. The boys can sleep a little longer in the morning and Granny and Pop will love getting to see them more often. You can have Sam come over and play with them and take her on some of your adventures. Also, take them out to the field to ride on the combines while they are cutting rice. One with Pop and the other with Pappy and take lunch out to them. See there will be lots of things for the three of you to do. Enjoy every minute of your time with them. Before you know it they will be grown up and driving or graduated from college looking for a job like my two are doing. Where does the time go? I am very happy for you, I loved being a SAHM! Good for you! From the looks of that picture you will have plenty to do just keeping up with the boys. Just think you can get up and drink your coffee in peace, not worrying about if you are going to be late. The boys can sleep a little longer in the morning and Granny and Pop will love getting to see them more often. You can have Sam come over and play with them and take her on some of your adventures. Also, take them out to the field to ride on the combines while they are cutting rice. One with Pop and the other with Pappy and take lunch out to them. See there will be lots of things for the three of you to do.
Enjoy every minute of your time with them. Before you know it they will be grown up and driving or graduated from college looking for a job like my two are doing. Where does the time go? I am very happy for you, I loved being a SAHM!

]]> By: sheila http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5213 sheila Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:17:28 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5213 Congrats on your choice! You'll love it and regret it too sometimes, but it's a great choice for people who can do it (mentally and financially) I've been a SAHM and working out of the home mom for 18 yrs and sometimes when they were young I wanted to rip my hair out, but at the end of the day it was always worth it. We used to incorporate a lot of learning activities into playtime. Whether it was counting stuff (like pots and pan when putting them into the cupboard or matchbox cars when putting away.....or math problems hidden in stuff like 1 apple plus 2 apples is three apples...to fun flash cards. (when they were your kids ages) You'll have a great time! Congrats again! Congrats on your choice! You’ll love it and regret it too sometimes, but it’s a great choice for people who can do it (mentally and financially)

I’ve been a SAHM and working out of the home mom for 18 yrs and sometimes when they were young I wanted to rip my hair out, but at the end of the day it was always worth it.

We used to incorporate a lot of learning activities into playtime. Whether it was counting stuff (like pots and pan when putting them into the cupboard or matchbox cars when putting away…..or math problems hidden in stuff like 1 apple plus 2 apples is three apples…to fun flash cards. (when they were your kids ages)

You’ll have a great time! Congrats again!

]]> By: dahlia http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5212 dahlia Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:13:24 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5212 Just some other ideas you can add in or throw out if you like. Now is a great time to pull out that camera and snap away, catch everything!!! Find a hobby that is all about you that you can enjoy when the kids are asleep or elsewhere! Don't be afraid to get a babysitter if you just need some time all by yourself. Pools are also a lot of fun and keep em so entertained! (Swim lessons are good too). Just some other ideas you can add in or throw out if you like.
Now is a great time to pull out that camera and snap away, catch everything!!!
Find a hobby that is all about you that you can enjoy when the kids are asleep or elsewhere!
Don’t be afraid to get a babysitter if you just need some time all by yourself.
Pools are also a lot of fun and keep em so entertained! (Swim lessons are good too).

]]> By: Susie's Homemade http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5211 Susie's Homemade Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:45:49 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5211 Congratulations on your decision! It will be an adjustment but being a SAHM is the best job that you will ever love and the most frustrating job you will ever do:-) Enjoy! Congratulations on your decision! It will be an adjustment but being a SAHM is the best job that you will ever love and the most frustrating job you will ever do:-) Enjoy!

]]> By: Mindee@ourfrontdoor http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5210 Mindee@ourfrontdoor Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:31:29 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5210 Hooray!! I am delighted for you!! This is just wonderful. :) Yes you will have more than a few moments when you question your sanity but it's going to be worth it. I cannot recommend this organization enough: http://www.mops.org/ I joined MOPS soon after I became a SAHM and met so many women there who became my best friends. Plus I learned a ton about parenting and myself and the kids enjoyed it too. Hooray!! I am delighted for you!! This is just wonderful. :) Yes you will have more than a few moments when you question your sanity but it’s going to be worth it.

I cannot recommend this organization enough:
http://www.mops.org/ I joined MOPS soon after I became a SAHM and met so many women there who became my best friends. Plus I learned a ton about parenting and myself and the kids enjoyed it too.

]]> By: Beth@Not a Bow in Sight http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5209 Beth@Not a Bow in Sight Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:32:45 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5209 I always want to e-mail you back after you comment but your e-mail isn't linked. My advice for making the transition: take it one day at a time and enjoy your kids :) And don't try to do too much at first (like house cleaning, errands, etc.) Just enjoy playing with your kids. I always want to e-mail you back after you comment but your e-mail isn’t linked.

My advice for making the transition: take it one day at a time and enjoy your kids :) And don’t try to do too much at first (like house cleaning, errands, etc.) Just enjoy playing with your kids.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5208 Ashley Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:42:43 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5208 Congratulations! That is a big step and one I'm sure you will really cherish!! Congratulations! That is a big step and one I’m sure you will really cherish!!

]]> By: Beth@Not a Bow in Sight http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2009/08/09/super-big-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-5207 Beth@Not a Bow in Sight Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:42:40 +0000 http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/?p=3109#comment-5207 Way to go! You will not regret it :) God bless you and your family! Love, Beth Way to go! You will not regret it :)

God bless you and your family!

Love,
Beth

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