tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post3040551871585576365..comments2023-11-03T06:07:07.363-04:00Comments on Lori Does Maryland: ClubsLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01828552745708177768noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-17572490199296171722010-08-26T16:16:04.694-04:002010-08-26T16:16:04.694-04:00I can really relate to this post. I didn't go...I can really relate to this post. I didn't go back mid year, for the following year it felt weird not having to be somewhere at a certain time. I have a friend who is starting her 1st year as a teacher this year in K. She has asked me for a lot of help, and at times I miss it, but love that I can spend every minute with Brooklyn!With Out My Punkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281873659003034133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-34821109635054649692010-08-24T15:48:03.006-04:002010-08-24T15:48:03.006-04:00I think I would miss it too. I know I would miss g...I think I would miss it too. I know I would miss going to my job but you are doing something much more important right now IMO!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-12693052763923946312010-08-23T06:15:46.960-04:002010-08-23T06:15:46.960-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.A.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16657377198032218760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-4184027009979798222010-08-23T00:23:18.069-04:002010-08-23T00:23:18.069-04:00I am certain they miss you too, Lori. I know you ...I am certain they miss you too, Lori. I know you were a bright spot in many of their lives -- both teachers and students. But, I can't say I blame you. Teachers have a rough go of it and get paid squat. I feel for them a LOT.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487340922585988224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-87755916484112536482010-08-22T18:26:01.333-04:002010-08-22T18:26:01.333-04:00I'm sure it's really tough not to go back....I'm sure it's really tough not to go back. Change is hard. I bet you are a wonderful teacher. <br /><br />Mrs. Renfer was my favorite teacher of all time. I had her for Language Arts in the 6th grade. She was wonderful. So petite at 4'11, blonde, and adorable, with the sweetest heart ever. In my later middle school years, my friends and I would go visit her in her classroom and catch her up on our young lives. I remember in 7th grade, she had a daughter named Cloey. I got in touch with her not too long ago and told her how much she's meant to me. Whenever anyone asks me who my favorite teacher was, I remember her with a smile. <br /><br />You remind me of her. You have such a sensitive, kind, loving heart and you also happen to be adorable and petite. ;) I'm sure YOU are THAT teacher to many, many boys and girls now turned into young men and women. I'm sure they remember Mrs. Ennis with a smile. Love you! :)Hannah Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789383446266473340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-44785864937377676602010-08-22T18:24:18.815-04:002010-08-22T18:24:18.815-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hannah Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789383446266473340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-55795834810493532462010-08-22T14:46:34.030-04:002010-08-22T14:46:34.030-04:00Lori it you hit me hard with this post. As you kno...Lori it you hit me hard with this post. As you know I teach 3rd grade and I NEVER thought in a million years I would be a teacher. I too love the bonds I have formed, but I HATE all the politics involved with it. I personally am jealous that will will get to stay home with your sweet Luke. I wish I could do the same with my rainbow! As sad as it may be for you, you honestly got the the better deal. Please enjoy it for both of us!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466314202781292317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-44469632026805751382010-08-21T21:15:19.255-04:002010-08-21T21:15:19.255-04:00so glad you are staying home to take care of yours...so glad you are staying home to take care of yourself and Luke :) it is funny how we can turn around and miss things we never realized we enjoyed enough to miss them isn't it? :) see, tho, that is the beauty of life -- you can always appreciate things at any point in time, no matter when they happened :)Amy, Jeff, LM, SC, & Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962653612895891184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-74772140076625960312010-08-21T00:16:15.860-04:002010-08-21T00:16:15.860-04:00So glad you do not have to work right now. It'...So glad you do not have to work right now. It's interesting how you ended up being a teacher. Soon lucky Luke will have a wonderful teacher to teach him all he needs to know!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12316978989809741699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-32572821271915327052010-08-20T15:03:59.288-04:002010-08-20T15:03:59.288-04:00Ah, Jeff is an environmental engineer. Did not kn...Ah, Jeff is an environmental engineer. Did not know your J studied that as well ... <br /><br />So, back to school, enjoy the time off. I do get the conflicted feelings, I have that too re: work and life. Happy you get to spend some time enjoying your little Luke. XO, JConfessions of a Mother, Lawyer & Crazy Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18328760054648644568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-31356695383304927522010-08-20T14:14:41.759-04:002010-08-20T14:14:41.759-04:00I always thought teaching would be a cool job. I h...I always thought teaching would be a cool job. I have no doubt that you were awesome at it, but you know what else you're awesome at? Making beautiful baby boys! And even though you aren't in school right now, I know they'll keep your spot reserved in said club.Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790744883084870605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-39187285270896690512010-08-19T23:32:31.190-04:002010-08-19T23:32:31.190-04:00I completely agree with hiswife518! You are about ...I completely agree with hiswife518! You are about to be a part of a new club, and with it will come a whole new identity. <br />I was a teacher in my "other life" too, and it was hard to give up. I felt like I lost all my friends. But a lot of those teacher friends also took time off to be with their babies...and they were still there for me as I made my way into the new mommy world. It was tough, but I made it.<br />I don't know if you've ever heard of MOPS, but it is a WONDERFUL group to be a part of. There is also MOMS Club. Both of those groups were such a salvation to me when I had my first baby.<br />I too was a teacher who wasn't quite sure if it was my calling. Let me tell ya...you will still be teaching even if you aren't in the classroom! :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526874017151554500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-53599739492176271352010-08-19T19:21:13.114-04:002010-08-19T19:21:13.114-04:00My door is always open if you miss it to much. heh...My door is always open if you miss it to much. hehehe. I am right across from your old room. :)Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139195732296928385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-5777513870110136832010-08-19T18:40:04.657-04:002010-08-19T18:40:04.657-04:00I felt the same way after Eryn was born. Everyone...I felt the same way after Eryn was born. Everyone went back to school without me! I think it's in our blood. Now...Would that be considered a blood-borne pathogen??? Love Ya!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958902747630213057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-66555883389946114512010-08-19T15:57:21.160-04:002010-08-19T15:57:21.160-04:00Hugs ~ hoping the bittersweet feelings are soon re...Hugs ~ hoping the bittersweet feelings are soon replaced by "who-hoo! I am not stressed out and beholden to the powers that be and politics of education" <br /><br />I worked for 6 years on my degrees...was supervised for 3, and practiced for 5. It seems like a life time ago. I am just not that person anymore!<br /><br />Now that I am at home...I can honestly say that I will (hopefully) never go back. For me, home and home schooling my kids is the best choice. Your choices will be the best for you and Luke, because you are a good mama!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795924138335289826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-24475807970063428072010-08-19T15:26:40.061-04:002010-08-19T15:26:40.061-04:00:) I'm glad you can take this time off with Lu...:) I'm glad you can take this time off with Luke. You deserve it, enjoy!!Lilly's Mom (Desiree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16862366625483089738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-4498805750344507032010-08-19T11:57:15.328-04:002010-08-19T11:57:15.328-04:00Ah, but you are on the precipise of a new club. I...Ah, but you are on the precipise of a new club. In a few months you wont just be in the mommies without babies club. <br /><br />You will discover the mommies who lay in bed gazing and cooing at their newborns while they lazily lay in their pajamas until a full bladder or dirty diaper drive them out of bed club. <br /><br />The eating dry cereal on the couch watching Nick Jr. because your 2yo wants to "sit you" club. <br /><br />The "how could I possibly leave you to be anywhere else?!" club.<br /><br />And I promise you, that while in a few years you'll wonder whatever possessed you to leave the old club behind, you'll be so glad you did. That club will always be there waiting for you to come back to it, but this club you are entering now is for a limited time only. :)mothergoose518https://www.blogger.com/profile/02058678494556881794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-69141844220217370032010-08-19T11:39:46.305-04:002010-08-19T11:39:46.305-04:00I have had a lot of the same feelings about not go...I have had a lot of the same feelings about not going back. It is hard to lose that part of your identity.<br /><br />Luke will be here before you know it though. And if you ever feel the need to come "mother" a little one I know Kate would LOVE to see you. And I love to see you too :).Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638426780182271440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-3168378568903392652010-08-19T11:38:45.906-04:002010-08-19T11:38:45.906-04:00Why are good decisions often the most difficult?! ...Why are good decisions often the most difficult?! Middle school taught us how great it is to be a part of THAT group. :) I am so glad you are taking care of YOU and Luke. You're on the same path as you had hoped you would be...but you've encountered some unexpected turns and boulders and streams to cross. Love you!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833731913192813213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-63172693972445445612010-08-19T09:47:29.433-04:002010-08-19T09:47:29.433-04:00I am right there with you! I see all of the commen...I am right there with you! I see all of the comments my teacher friends make on facebook and there is a moment of "Oh, I miss that." It is hard to put something down after 12 years. Then, I remember that this was the plan all along. This is where I want to be. Not necessarily with the added grief of losing a child. Well, not at all with the added grief of losing a child. I promise you will not at all regret being home with Luke. I am not saying that there won't be days that you meet John at the door, make the hand off, get in your car, and enjoy some quiet mommy time. Those days will come but the good days will far outweigh the difficult ones.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459902493505613869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-41014429036552735032010-08-19T09:45:31.333-04:002010-08-19T09:45:31.333-04:00((hugs))((hugs))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-47722658253068983332010-08-19T09:33:32.539-04:002010-08-19T09:33:32.539-04:00I get it! As I sat in the waiting room waiting fo...I get it! As I sat in the waiting room waiting for the girls to finish their dance class I almost cried. Hearing barre music and a teacher counting off the beat makes me ache to teach dance again. But, when I sit back and remember the last few years I taught...I wasn't enjoying it, for many of the same reasons you gave. God gave me an ability, and someday, if He chooses, I'll get to use it again. In the mean time I have to learn to just sit on the sidelines.Hilary Marquishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074833890977655054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-49496464640412640752010-08-19T08:49:22.835-04:002010-08-19T08:49:22.835-04:00i hope you sleep in and enjoy today in a way that ...i hope you sleep in and enjoy today in a way that only you can enjoy!!! luke is one blessed little boy!bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13338099802954577987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-42940331241403721102010-08-19T08:41:18.251-04:002010-08-19T08:41:18.251-04:00I have been in and out of the education business f...I have been in and out of the education business for years...teaching preschool and working in a variety of positions at public school...ESL tutor, teachers aide, special education para, etc. I took some time off when James was young and I remember feeling the same way during back to school time. Although, of course, I was so glad to stay home with James and placed my focus there...I still missed the freshness of being part of all the new school year happenings. I am back working in education again...and although I always drag my feet at embracing a new year and saying good-bye to summer, there is a part of me that truly loves the excitement of a new beginning...fresh school supplies, a clean slate, a new year full of new possibilities. I know what you are missing...and boy do I know about plans turning out differently than expected. Praying for you as you adjust to yet another new plan...Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2273909430922264674.post-58745027039955864122010-08-19T08:37:14.285-04:002010-08-19T08:37:14.285-04:00just for thought....there are 4 engineers in Mark&...just for thought....there are 4 engineers in Mark's immediate family (he was the dumb one a got a criminal justice degree to become a pilot) None of them have had much luck in long term jobs with the economy and with so many jobs going overseas...one the other hand of his sisters: 1 is a BLM and the other is a teacher...<br /><br />Kayleigh has decided to be a teacher too...K-5 because she will have the same problem you had...the students will all be taller than she is... she did get that 1/4 inch extra though!Karie's Kreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380747041590680208noreply@blogger.com