tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post5669466121821083887..comments2023-12-21T00:50:08.573+11:00Comments on "No reading at the breakfast table": Switching mantrasJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557633180012575687noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post-16385943220097341872011-01-09T18:20:24.269+11:002011-01-09T18:20:24.269+11:00It took me 3 years to stop feeling guilty.
My kid...It took me 3 years to stop feeling guilty.<br /><br />My kids are not worse off because I've worked. They are just not. My church isn't either. My blog does suffer occasionally. And I sleep a bit less.<br /><br />If I didn't work I guess I could teach more RE. But when it comes down to it, I don't want to teach more RE. (400 kids is enough.) I want to teach music. And that's okay.<br /><br />Whether mothers work outside the home or not is much more a cultural than biblical decision. I wish I could direct my guilt to more deserving places.Simone R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05248239853519762027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post-86336121561148320912011-01-03T08:35:32.062+11:002011-01-03T08:35:32.062+11:00I still feel guilty when David has to run the kids...I still feel guilty when David has to run the kids around when I'm at work and I've been working part time on and off for 15 years (10 years this stretch).<br />I think part of it is subconsciously I think his work is more 'important', but reality is that if it wasn't for me working part time he wouldn't be able to continue doing what he is doing and us be able to pay the mortgage and eat, and actually be able to afford to take a holiday on occasion. <br />Plus it is actually important for him to have time with the kids without me - he has equal parenting rights and responsibilities.Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post-62919238129368114012011-01-02T19:20:54.587+11:002011-01-02T19:20:54.587+11:00Ha, ha! If only that was my blog - I so wish!Ha, ha! If only that was my blog - I so wish!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17557633180012575687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post-13212535002151082712011-01-02T18:52:25.922+11:002011-01-02T18:52:25.922+11:00I should hasten to add that one of the reasons I r...I should hasten to add that one of the reasons I really like your blog, Jenny, is that it isn't about how organised your home is and all the lovely play activities you do with your children (!)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213944904796774622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post-29989683837587985822011-01-02T18:51:00.599+11:002011-01-02T18:51:00.599+11:00I'm returning to part time work in seven weeks...I'm returning to part time work in seven weeks' time and the working pattern of self talk is already starting for me. I think I feel more guilty this time around (this is my third time returning to work after maternity leave) maybe because my home life has filled up with more activities than it had the first two times when I went back to work. I know I will survive...and I do know that I will enjoy the stimulation of work when I get there...but for me the guilt is just something that goes with whatever territory I happen to be in. When I'm at home, I'm often feeling guilty that I'm not doing more with the kids...especially when I come across blogs written by women who love posting about their organised home and all the lovely play activities they are doing with their children....Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213944904796774622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post-56089350851215191852011-01-02T16:27:56.144+11:002011-01-02T16:27:56.144+11:00Ten years is a lot of programming to have to repro...Ten years is a lot of programming to have to reprogramme!! But welcome to your new season. Thanks for sharing the transition with us. May the transition be short and move into a season of great sweetness and productivity. Go well.<br />MxxMeredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797493488173742152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307360448382903712.post-14355016753686668322011-01-02T16:18:39.318+11:002011-01-02T16:18:39.318+11:00I think you are an amazing mum Jenny , something y...I think you are an amazing mum Jenny , something you share with your sister. :) <br />I'm sure you will be fine :) as you say you will have to remember to stop the old tape when it starts and start playing the new tape :)Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623730823051332449noreply@blogger.com