tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post6691049267310955531..comments2024-02-04T23:13:19.079+13:00Comments on Walking Upside Down: first day backPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822323208525809653noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-14719748838574992432008-08-19T07:29:00.000+12:002008-08-19T07:29:00.000+12:00Congrats on your new job, Penny! And I'm seriously...Congrats on your new job, Penny! And I'm seriously impressed to see your menu plan while now working full time with your two kiddos, too. Wow!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and those who knock daycare in front of you should be given a sense-inducing smack to the head. Really, how does that make anyone feel better? Gah.Shannon McFerranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775085580161952643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-91521964738167610142008-07-30T22:32:00.000+12:002008-07-30T22:32:00.000+12:00yahoo you got a job (sorry been a bad blog friend)...yahoo you got a job (sorry been a bad blog friend)! I so know what you mean about needing to set systems in place... I hope to do up a 'control journal' for the family this weekend - so there's timetables, emergency contacts etc all in one place so we can all keep track of each other & a series of 3 menus that we rotate around with grocery lists etc (have done this before... just need to find them). Housework is overrated and if working full time you might just be able to get a housekeeper or something in once a week to do some of the big stuff - clean bathrooms, vacuum, windows.... maybe!Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994643731503715517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-59326417029612418012008-07-29T18:00:00.000+12:002008-07-29T18:00:00.000+12:00That's only to be expected about being tired. Is t...That's only to be expected about being tired. Is there anyway you can get a cleaner in once or twice a month? And kids survive!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528263583915996117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-83560147727445484012008-07-29T11:42:00.000+12:002008-07-29T11:42:00.000+12:00Gee that is a big day you had Penny. Yay you!Bein...Gee that is a big day you had Penny. Yay you!<BR/><BR/>Being a librarian is got to be one of the coolest jobs on earth IMO. Surrounded by yummy books! If I ever re-trained my top two choices are librarian or kindy teaching.<BR/><BR/>Meh, what that silly woman said. It is absolutely no one elses business regarding the way you raise your children and the choices you make for them and yourself.<BR/><BR/>Ditto from me what Hannah and all the equally wise woman have said here before me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-57066797031081003972008-07-29T08:43:00.000+12:002008-07-29T08:43:00.000+12:00I can identify with what you are saying about work...I can identify with what you are saying about work and all. Hang in there. Sounds like this is your transition time and it will get easier once everyone is settled in. And I totally agree - you have made the best decision for your family. Only you know what is best and I admire you for doing it! :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677218629470595387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-50700344072465982662008-07-28T23:35:00.000+12:002008-07-28T23:35:00.000+12:00You should have bobbed that lady on the nose! :-)...You should have bobbed that lady on the nose! :-) hee hee I know how you feel though, I've gotten comments about how I have "institutionalised" (spelling?) Aaron putting him into school so young! But whatever! I need some free time and he enjoys it, even the times he crys and doesn't want me to leave him, he gets over it resonably quickly and really enjoys himself. <BR/>So glad you enjoyed the crop and woo hoo that you won some prizes. Cool. Enjoy them (when you do will be another story I guess!!). Hugs from me :-)Wishful Thinkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565509281701329293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-65937187841337581872008-07-28T21:59:00.000+12:002008-07-28T21:59:00.000+12:00Glad to hear your first day was a good one. Please...Glad to hear your first day was a good one. Please don't let this lady get you down. You've made the choices that are right for YOUR family. She doesn't know what your circumstances are, or even how much some kids actually LOVE daycare! It's ridiculous, really. Kids will adapt to changing circumstances and it's not like they aren't being cared for at daycare. It's hard to leave your babies there sometimes, I know because I've been there done that. But you stick to your guns and just ignore the critics. <BR/>Your weekends WILL become very precious, and that's a good thing. It will be quality family time, and you'll all love every minute of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-71675008027911752932008-07-28T21:32:00.000+12:002008-07-28T21:32:00.000+12:00Power to you Penny, I know how gut wrenching it ca...Power to you Penny, I know how gut wrenching it can be to put little people into daycare. been there, done that, have the scars LOL<BR/><BR/>As far as housework and cooking etc goes, Love the crockpot oh and the teenage daughter who comes home, stirs things and turns on veges, and this Mama ph's home about 4pm with quick house work instructions LOL<BR/><BR/>It will all come together don't you worry<BR/><BR/>Hugs<BR/>SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663231648692141665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26429870.post-6079247776162897162008-07-28T21:17:00.000+12:002008-07-28T21:17:00.000+12:00what a great day you had Penny. Glad you enjoyed i...what a great day you had Penny. Glad you enjoyed it. As for the decisions you made about care and the hours etc, don;t listen to what others think, they are not living your life and you have to do what is right for you and the family. How dare she make assumptions about care and the evils of it. Sounds like Missy Moo had a great day anyway. I want to know what you won at the crop too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com