tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post8409417109945830114..comments2024-02-26T06:26:38.731-06:00Comments on The Starnes Family: On Waitingstarnes familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03323598340420309572noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-90194552667751328182009-12-17T15:02:57.577-06:002009-12-17T15:02:57.577-06:00You are an incredible mom! And you do so many acti...You are an incredible mom! And you do so many activities with your kids that they probably learn more being with you than they would in any MDO or daycare program. Not that those are bad....especially since Hudson's in "school" 3 days a week. Point is: To each his own! Do what's right for you and your family...and that's all that matters. Period.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702954362648092790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-49982742811927128342009-12-16T22:39:38.025-06:002009-12-16T22:39:38.025-06:00One thing we sometimes forget is that kids do most...One thing we sometimes forget is that kids do most things when they are ready no matter how hard we try and it helps everyone involved when we just relax. By the way, you would make a great homeschool mom...that is basically what you are doing with Jack and Lainey.Mama Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04493295572548612915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-23572748553092899912009-12-16T22:11:13.815-06:002009-12-16T22:11:13.815-06:00I enjoyed reading this post! I think every mom do...I enjoyed reading this post! I think every mom does what is best for her family! I especially admire SAHMs because I could never be one! In fact, I go stir crazy just after a long weekend! <br /><br />Enjoy every second of your SAHM status. They grow up sooo fast!Jodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802683688710223167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-53791943295572186482009-12-16T21:46:26.233-06:002009-12-16T21:46:26.233-06:00What a great post! I have been the working Mommy ...What a great post! I have been the working Mommy and the stay-at-home Mom. I worked until baby #3 came along and then it just didn't work for our family for me to work. Now that I have two in school and two at home I'm thinking that my days at home are numbered. My baby #3 goes off to Kindergarten next fall and I'm going to miss her like crazy because she has always been at home with me. But, somedays I still miss the adult interaction and conversation. <br /><br />Only you know what is best for you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I once had someone tell me that being a stay-at-home Mom was beneath me because I had a college degree. I looked right at this person and said that me being home with my children was what was right for our family at this moment in time.Tutus and Choo-Chooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042021788424839851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-64602292975958215202009-12-16T21:39:19.901-06:002009-12-16T21:39:19.901-06:00I have also been on both sides, staying home and w...I have also been on both sides, staying home and working, and have loved both. I honestly thought I would be staying home next school year, but after the summer, I have decided to continue to teach for awhile longer. I do have a perk by being able to be close to my kids and see them while at work since I teach at their school. =)<br /><br />As far as waiting, I think it comes with age and experience that you become okay and content with waiting and doing what works for your family. You seem to have that down!The Soladay Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380232494027023012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-40549345635250449192009-12-16T21:09:04.290-06:002009-12-16T21:09:04.290-06:00Who cares what other people think. I don't kno...Who cares what other people think. I don't know you well, but so happy to be getting to "know" you and your family more... and you are obviously all happy and enjoy each other and laugh and live life to the fullest. That's all that matters....Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931024774808178174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-30482856233493876652009-12-16T17:58:18.446-06:002009-12-16T17:58:18.446-06:00I love this post. I shows how good of a mommy you ...I love this post. I shows how good of a mommy you are! I believe that you have to do what feel right for you and your kiddos! Way to go Casey! <br /><br />It was time for A1 to head off to preschool. She is 3 1/2 and needed more than I could provide her at home. She loves being around others and we are so new here that I felt it was the best decision for her. B also works loong hours and is gone on business trip quite a bit. The breather it gives me is great during those times.<br /><br />Keep following your heart! Your kids will love you for it!Momma to the A'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038592501464091745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-34998234515297530102009-12-16T17:38:41.549-06:002009-12-16T17:38:41.549-06:00Blah blah blah everyone agrees with you.
I was hop...Blah blah blah everyone agrees with you.<br />I was hoping for some drama.SASShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08795014716853142707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-26683027581462512462009-12-16T17:11:59.248-06:002009-12-16T17:11:59.248-06:00i feel right on board with you!
although i felt ...i feel right on board with you! <br /><br />although i felt ready to have a baby a year ago, i am really really glad that they are going to be 4 years apart, in fact i think God just knew better than i did. my sister and i sound like you and caroline, we couldn't be closer and i am 4 years older. she is and always will be my best friend (besides hubby) age just doesn't matter! (i like your family structure by the way! think it's cool.) <br /><br />and i didn't even want to think about preschool until LL was at least 3, and if i had waited longer it would have been FINE. no rush! we as parents only get a few precious years (months really) of our children's lives sans school. everyone is different! enjoy your time and NO harm in waiting!FROGGITY!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15842518735696732502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-12858278703499963462009-12-16T16:36:51.861-06:002009-12-16T16:36:51.861-06:00Great post. . .I love how you have paid equal resp...Great post. . .I love how you have paid equal respect to both sides. I am SUCH a believer in doing what is right for both you and your family. I have too many friends who don't have the option of staying home and carry such guilt for it. It is such a personal choice and I don't think any of it is black and white!merrileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740476994507030253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-30944248693440423262009-12-16T16:28:48.826-06:002009-12-16T16:28:48.826-06:00Ah, so awesome that you have experienced both and ...Ah, so awesome that you have experienced both and obviously been good at both. As others (and you) have stated, your kids are getting plenty of socialization. You're the parents you get to decide, just because some people do things different (or even the majority) doesn't mean it's right.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05815563579297242681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-52728632188455463092009-12-16T16:13:43.655-06:002009-12-16T16:13:43.655-06:00Well, I think you're the best mommy out there ...Well, I think you're the best mommy out there and I can only HOPE to be as awesome as you are when I have kids.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769621388108351157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-33316861892843190872009-12-16T15:34:15.997-06:002009-12-16T15:34:15.997-06:00Not rushing potty training, crib to bed and you k...Not rushing potty training, crib to bed and you know how I am with the bottle and paci.<br /><br />Totally agree, my kids did it all when they were good in ready.<br /><br />As for a mother's day out program. I feel even just two hours a week is extremely beneficial to kid and mom. But that is just how I roll.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276933965242263377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-34264281062298871222009-12-16T15:28:23.109-06:002009-12-16T15:28:23.109-06:00just catching up on your blog, i feel weeks behind...just catching up on your blog, i feel weeks behind! that's because i am! glad you and crazy coco had a good visit, the snow is great, and you wait all you want on what you want!! you will always know whats best for you and your family!!The Lenzershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09597109315707782958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-35804416540542110292009-12-16T15:20:49.734-06:002009-12-16T15:20:49.734-06:00great post, casey! i, too, LOVE staying at home! ...great post, casey! i, too, LOVE staying at home! although, gracie does go to school t/w/th, but she needs it. i cherish all the time spent with her, especially since she's going to kinder next year! and, i love that i can help at h's school and pick her up from school, just being here for them! <br />i've been on both sides--working mom, stay-at-home mom, just like you. i much prefer to stay at home, but i know it's not for everyone! if gracie was my first, I might not of quit teaching!! ;) totally kidding. kinda.The Rand'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10234313533201787840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-74288738874062741742009-12-16T14:45:23.845-06:002009-12-16T14:45:23.845-06:00Carrie - thank you. Funny.....I was not a good st...Carrie - thank you. Funny.....I was not a good stay-at-home Mom with Carter. That's why I went back to work. I loved being a working mom. And, now I love staying home.<br /><br />Happy to know both and have the choice, ultimately. <br /><br />I appreciate your kind words!starnes familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323598340420309572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-79175554003630322612009-12-16T14:42:38.493-06:002009-12-16T14:42:38.493-06:00Casey, this is a great post. You stated your opin...Casey, this is a great post. You stated your opinion while supporting the other side to. I think all Mothers as well as kids are different and so different decisions are made. I think it is neat that you got to see both sides and see positive impacts from both sides. Carter has grown to be a wonderful guy and the babies are not social idiots by any means...they are very social in fact!<br /><br />YOU are a great stay at home Mom. I just happen to not be. I always pictured myself as being one, but I just didn't feel like I was good. but that is my own personal opinion. YOU on the other hand are AWESOME...<br /><br />Great post my dear,<br />CarrieCarrie Darneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893644333469198244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-85382740690430770372009-12-16T14:37:57.073-06:002009-12-16T14:37:57.073-06:00I'm so glad I read this today! I stay at home...I'm so glad I read this today! I stay at home too and enjoy it more than words can say. I used to be a teacher and my former principal called yesterday and offered me a job starting in January (just a few short weeks away). I knew I had no desire to go back to work and leave Corinne but I loved reading your post because it just solidified some of my reasoning. And, I have a friend who thinks my daughter should be going to some sort of program and my husband and I think she is doing just fine :) Perfect timing for me and this post!timmonstimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194126783767817129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31273001.post-85147538385757410772009-12-16T14:00:22.067-06:002009-12-16T14:00:22.067-06:00NieNie and CJane's mom felt the way you do. I ...NieNie and CJane's mom felt the way you do. I don't like to do all the stuff you do so mine were better off in preschool. We both needed the time apart. I'm glad you enjoy it though.Shannonhttp://shannonalbert.menoreply@blogger.com