tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860543.post7605927051003047721..comments2023-04-12T04:58:59.365-04:00Comments on Party of 5: Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05046870363509253257noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860543.post-3820323811452602452009-02-14T16:08:00.000-05:002009-02-14T16:08:00.000-05:00I have done both - (worked full time and stayed ho...I have done both - (worked full time and stayed home full time) I loved both - found value and purpose in both - understand that we are all only able to be where we are for that moment in time and we all do what seems right for that season. <BR/><BR/>I don't regret working - I think you can separate feeling sad about leaving your kids from calling it regret --- no matter what you choose you make a sacrifice of some sort. <BR/><BR/>That's the hard part about being a Mom and a Dad ... but it is SO worth it! I would hate not to have hard choices to make ... we're blessed to have children and career options -- some never get to have either of those!T and T Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612227041383997608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860543.post-52567403940916464922009-02-14T10:19:00.001-05:002009-02-14T10:19:00.001-05:00I've really enjoyed the debate on your blog!The bo...I've really enjoyed the debate on your blog!<BR/>The bottom line is everyone chooses<BR/>to live their life in a different<BR/>way.<BR/>There is no right way to do it-<BR/>I chose to stay at home- to start<BR/>over I might have kept working<BR/>at least part time.<BR/>You are making the best decision<BR/>for your family right now-<BR/>If problems arise you will find<BR/>solutions.<BR/>You will look back on child raising decisions and wonder<BR/>why you chose them but if it<BR/>feels right at the time -<BR/>Go for it!<BR/>My kids barely remember anything<BR/>before the age of 5- so as<BR/>long as they are loved and cared for you are doing a good job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860543.post-9228294685042530072009-02-13T19:23:00.000-05:002009-02-13T19:23:00.000-05:00Wow. Those were some harsh and unnecessary comment...Wow. Those were some harsh and unnecessary comments made there. I read that pot earlier today and thought how lucky your kids are. <BR/><BR/>You give them as much as you can AND find a healthy outlet for feeling tired and possibly overwhelmed at times. <BR/><BR/>Some uneducated [and I mean this not only academically but experientially as well] people can only think one-dimensionally. Children with PARENTS that have lives outside the home are exceptionally lucky. They get the best of both worlds. Parents who are rich, diverse and more than one layer. And when those parents love coming home, the family experiences win-win situations.<BR/><BR/>Along with all that richness comes some tired days and psychological juggling, but you guys are doing aren't you? And your doing a great job.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134893299580266047noreply@blogger.com