tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post8199907341360797070..comments2023-09-16T06:59:46.411-04:00Comments on Creative Endeavors in a Busy Life: more leapingIris E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17997095122571368440noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post-68336546851982724982011-08-12T09:40:22.478-04:002011-08-12T09:40:22.478-04:00Oh Iris, I wish I could enroll in your new school!...Oh Iris, I wish I could enroll in your new school! We'll miss you at the Rockport Library, but know you'll be a gift to all those children and teachers. It will work.Kathleenhttp://www.avidword.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post-37626361758646486312011-08-05T19:06:38.930-04:002011-08-05T19:06:38.930-04:00My mother always told me "Remember to give a ...My mother always told me "Remember to give a new job at least two weeks before you expect it to feel like where you're supposed to be." This has helped me many times, and takes the pressure off those early days.<br />But I really think you will love it and it will love, you right from the beginning, and I don't think "blind-sided" will ever come up - you are more than thorough!<br />lots of love and recipe offers,<br />MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577243140752757035.post-11858649162892507502011-08-03T16:57:40.015-04:002011-08-03T16:57:40.015-04:00Oh what great news. You will be wonderful. well, y...Oh what great news. You will be wonderful. well, you are wonderful, but a whole new crop of people will discover that.<br /><br />You asked for advice ... <br />1) start now easing your family into taking on more responsibilities. it will help them not hate your job. Laundry is a big one, as you know ... and easy for them to do.<br />2) if you can, give yourself some time (a walk is the best) between your work and your family ... 15 minutes will do it ... just so you are really with them when you get to them.<br />3) food food food. pack healthy snacks to keep at work and in the car. consider having the boys take turns making practice lunches for everyone (with some help) during the summer. Freezers are a boon.<br />4) think ahead about clothes ... have enough that work together and then let it go. <br />5) have a plan in place for days when your kids are sick ... <br />6) let your friends and other parents know about this change so they know to tread lightly.<br />7) if you're a greeting card person, buy a bunch.<br />8) start christmas wayyyy earlier.<br />9) never ever believe you need to be perfect -- as a sweetie, a mom, a friend, an employee. You just need to be you -- open and thoughtful and smart.<br /><br />let us know how it goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com