tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post3724938654880117696..comments2024-03-27T22:13:58.716-05:00Comments on First Grader...at Last!: The Secret to How I Do it AllSarah Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00824285841740386372noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-24540399452341335802017-04-26T18:26:50.679-05:002017-04-26T18:26:50.679-05:00Thank you for posting this! I completely understan...Thank you for posting this! I completely understand where you're coming from. I'm a first grade teacher, single mommy of a 12 year old, with another baby on the way, I'm one of the chorus directors at my school, and after 10 years of teaching I've decided to get my Master's degree. It's been so difficult to balance my time. I often find myself overwhelmed and being pulled from different directions. A typical day would be rushing to cook breakfast, rushing out to drop of my son, then after a long day of work, coming home to dishes, laundry, dinner, and cooking. On top of that, bringing home a stack of student assignments to correct and assignments due for my Master's class. Yet with all this crazy chaos, I always, always make my 12 year old a priority and being 6 months pregnant, I've made it a goal to find a way to simplify my life and to just not be so hard on myself. Good luck to me and to all the wonderful teachers going through the same thing!Lea Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300596675180956123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-91013615812434727252015-03-22T23:05:55.208-05:002015-03-22T23:05:55.208-05:00Well said and good job!Well said and good job!pammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216524079193569531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-22023191230678895622014-11-04T18:12:02.374-06:002014-11-04T18:12:02.374-06:00Oh, Sarah Cooley, I love you even more than I did ...Oh, Sarah Cooley, I love you even more than I did before...if that's possible! So true...we only share the good stuff...not the junk food or the late bills, but I am so there with you! (Except Lisa Webber Mattes...she does share her son's dirty laundry and her daughter's less than exemplary citizenship report...and that's just one reason why I love her so!) Every day! We argue over technology and time, constantly...it's a constant issue. At least your kids aren't old enough to also be on technology constantly...teenagehood is certainly different than when I grew up. And nothing about parenting is easy...and it gets harder as they get older. But thank you for being real! And honest! And for choosing to share it on your blog! Did it make you feel better? I'm considering a "coming clean" post as well, but not sure. Thanks, Jen xyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890612588113714174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-48848998741786802182014-10-27T19:46:46.779-05:002014-10-27T19:46:46.779-05:00Thank you so much for your transparency!! Wow I so...Thank you so much for your transparency!! Wow I so appreciate it!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102854932213803959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-63409598562914316482014-10-25T14:47:20.826-05:002014-10-25T14:47:20.826-05:00I loved this post. I feel like I am always behind ...I loved this post. I feel like I am always behind everything. You are awesome! :)Lita Litahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08602058378480482112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-82794989765169926412014-10-23T20:45:31.827-05:002014-10-23T20:45:31.827-05:00Completely with you and so happy to read a post wh...Completely with you and so happy to read a post where we are keeping it real. Thank you for the honesty because it makes us all feel better knowing we aren't alone. <br /><br />P.S. Laundry = NEVERENDING! <br /><br />Melissa<br /><a href="http://first-grade-smiles.blogspot.com//" rel="nofollow">First Grade Smiles</a><br />Melissa Machan - First Grade Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689221140779019629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-40114668955822318812014-10-22T20:23:27.934-05:002014-10-22T20:23:27.934-05:00♡♡Christy_P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11892994043281979092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-88683543323135123252014-10-22T20:17:27.437-05:002014-10-22T20:17:27.437-05:00THANK YOU FOR THIS. It is just what I needed. Off ...THANK YOU FOR THIS. It is just what I needed. Off the computer I go...<br /><br />MeredithCreativity to the Corehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00533879099501029303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-42194894911090062982014-10-19T10:06:48.968-05:002014-10-19T10:06:48.968-05:00Thank you so much. I am a blog follower and altho...Thank you so much. I am a blog follower and although I always come out with great ideas, I sometimes feel like I'm not as organized and my class does not run like the well-oiled machine the I see on other class blogs. Nonetheless, my kiddos love to come to school each day, they learn, and some don't want to leave. I take that as the proof that what I'm doing works! Thanks to all bloggers for their idea exchange!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-65523582116764345762014-10-19T01:46:43.908-05:002014-10-19T01:46:43.908-05:00Sarah! I could have written this blog post! I real...Sarah! I could have written this blog post! I really WANT to do it all, but I can't! I'm so glad I'm not the only one. Thanks for keeping it real! :)Nicole Heinleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944858081498794186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-13187099312085933342014-10-16T17:45:33.743-05:002014-10-16T17:45:33.743-05:00Amen sister! And I'm still jealous of you! =)Amen sister! And I'm still jealous of you! =)Rachel Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163039671169857119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-22110176080169124932014-10-15T09:28:54.546-05:002014-10-15T09:28:54.546-05:00What a breath of fresh air! :) What a breath of fresh air! :) Mrs. Richardson's Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00803111721623636832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-32269497021439275992014-10-14T22:11:02.320-05:002014-10-14T22:11:02.320-05:00Love this!!!!
Love this!!!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-69752994391096689402014-10-14T20:30:42.285-05:002014-10-14T20:30:42.285-05:00Thank you! As a new mama and teacher teaching a ne...Thank you! As a new mama and teacher teaching a new grade this year, I completely understand everything you've mentioned. I love knowing we're not alone and its ok to do the best we can! Happy fall!Katrina McNamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405735305686584531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-41014060134916591912014-10-13T17:41:22.147-05:002014-10-13T17:41:22.147-05:00I agree 100% with you! I'm don't have kid...I agree 100% with you! I'm don't have kids yet and I always wonder how people get things done! Thank you for keepin' it real!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-5598922044914151952014-10-13T08:28:12.857-05:002014-10-13T08:28:12.857-05:00Love you!!! Love you!!! Lindsey (The Teacher Wife)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15766193883552597916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-8362218898297561382014-10-13T04:39:47.248-05:002014-10-13T04:39:47.248-05:00Thank you for saying this aloud - SO timely!
I'...Thank you for saying this aloud - SO timely!<br />I've seen more and more "real" posts like this lately & I'm loving it!<br />Jen :)Positively Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-65781116722342410722014-10-12T23:55:43.430-05:002014-10-12T23:55:43.430-05:00Emily Dickinson came to mind when I was reading yo...Emily Dickinson came to mind when I was reading your post for some reason. I think it is because, like her, you are blessed in abundance with that gift of gifts, amazing childlike wonder that is so contagious. And, like Emily Dickinson, you recognize that we are all stumbling pilgrims. Hooray! At least we aren't alone in these things. We all have self doubt and regret..... goodness, that is the universal lot of mothers. In some measure, it is a gift in that it teaches your children in turn that life has ups AND downs. Resiliency and independence are good things. Wish I had more of them myself. <br />Your post also made me ponder the positives of speaking positively..... mostly. I blog and find that it is true that positives usually win out. Not because I am trying to hide or am afraid to be real, but because it is a mindset I hope to cultivate...to see the joy and the goodness and be grateful. But it is a kindness to share those stumbling pilgrim sorts of times though, for us to read and be reminded that we all struggle. I think the beginning of a new school year is bound to be a huge transition for a family with little children as you have. Try not to feel guilty. You are a light to many. And just make one small change that makes you happy for now. Be kind to yourself. Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694325453181600223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-29064418791666027752014-10-12T22:26:40.355-05:002014-10-12T22:26:40.355-05:00Amen!! Love 'ya, girl!Amen!! Love 'ya, girl! Gladyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331517433196771696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-55527286816112363962014-10-12T21:40:13.213-05:002014-10-12T21:40:13.213-05:00Thanks for sharing this awesome post!Thanks for sharing this awesome post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-44919526922195287612014-10-12T21:40:04.098-05:002014-10-12T21:40:04.098-05:00What an awesome post! I love your honesty here. A...What an awesome post! I love your honesty here. As a newer blogger, I'm always in awe of all you celebrity bloggers and how you seem to do it all. I have had the same concerns with focusing too much on work/blogging than on my daughter and worrying that I'm missing too much "family" time.<br /><br />Brandy <br />Firstie KidoodlesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935437119681242573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-17049447884629157652014-10-12T21:39:27.932-05:002014-10-12T21:39:27.932-05:00Ahhhh! I love this! Sounds like me! Except with...Ahhhh! I love this! Sounds like me! Except with 3 kids...and tons of life. Don't even get me started on eating out too much, my mess of a house, and laundry! I feel you girl! Love you!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257509117216808339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-53354216773757544422014-10-12T20:59:59.432-05:002014-10-12T20:59:59.432-05:00You described me to a T! Your examples are exactl...You described me to a T! Your examples are exactly what I also feel-laundry, not too clean house, don't do dishes, don't have time to exercise and eat too much junk! My girls are now 21 and 16, but when my oldest was 10, she asked why I spent more time on my school kids than on my own kids. Ouch! That's when I took a part-time teaching job, and I just got full-time this year. I forgot how little time there is to do anything for myself and my family. Lee Ann Raseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704152224334275682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-32868244308133774632014-10-12T20:25:44.515-05:002014-10-12T20:25:44.515-05:00Best post ever! Thanks so much for being open and...Best post ever! Thanks so much for being open and honest. Our jobs are not easy, add on all that extra stuff and it becomes even more harder! I want to enjoy my life and what I have been blessed with. All that other stuff will just have to wait!<br /><br />Karen<br /><a href="http://www.anappleadayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">An Apple a Day in First Grade</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1882509323719452824.post-14194964815705325852014-10-12T20:09:20.255-05:002014-10-12T20:09:20.255-05:00Love this!!!Love this!!!MLTeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317431390837824425noreply@blogger.com