Comments on: The Grass Is Always Greener, But There is Poop On Either Side of the Fence http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence Pontificating about poop and pinot noir since 2005 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:14:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: » I Blog, Therefore I Must Think…I Think http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/comment-page-1#comment-52203 » I Blog, Therefore I Must Think…I Think Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:14:43 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/#comment-52203 [...] This blog is a fun outlet for me. At work I nitpick, edit, write, and proofread documents intended for very starched shirt, button up type publications, so this girl just wants to have fun on her blog. I do not strive to address heady political or cultural debates. Nay, verily, I pretty much stick to safe topics such as poop, boobs, and funny things my girls do and say. So imagine my surprise earlier this week when I was nominated twice in one day for a Thinking Blogger Award! One from the lovely Liz at This Full House who is the busiest blogger I know (perhaps even busier than Busy Mom!) and who also has a heck of a lot of laundry and another one from the lovely Mrs. Schmitty, who just celebrated her birthday. [...] [...] This blog is a fun outlet for me. At work I nitpick, edit, write, and proofread documents intended for very starched shirt, button up type publications, so this girl just wants to have fun on her blog. I do not strive to address heady political or cultural debates. Nay, verily, I pretty much stick to safe topics such as poop, boobs, and funny things my girls do and say. So imagine my surprise earlier this week when I was nominated twice in one day for a Thinking Blogger Award! One from the lovely Liz at This Full House who is the busiest blogger I know (perhaps even busier than Busy Mom!) and who also has a heck of a lot of laundry and another one from the lovely Mrs. Schmitty, who just celebrated her birthday. [...]

]]> By: Mrs. Flinger http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/comment-page-1#comment-37254 Mrs. Flinger Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:14:47 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/#comment-37254 I'm really feeling this right now with my working from home/toddler/never leaving the house problem. I need the interaction of seeing people in real life but the flexibility of being a mom. I actually used to have my perfect work scenario. I was a "full time" prof that worked two days a week (all my classes were stacked back to back those two days). I graded at home on M/W/F on my own time (two hours here or there) and worked from 8-5 on T/R. Honestly? I miss it. Oh. So. Much. I’m really feeling this right now with my working from home/toddler/never leaving the house problem. I need the interaction of seeing people in real life but the flexibility of being a mom.

I actually used to have my perfect work scenario. I was a “full time” prof that worked two days a week (all my classes were stacked back to back those two days). I graded at home on M/W/F on my own time (two hours here or there) and worked from 8-5 on T/R. Honestly? I miss it. Oh. So. Much.

]]> By: Heather http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/comment-page-1#comment-37175 Heather Mon, 01 Jan 2007 03:29:54 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/#comment-37175 Sorry, forgot to answer the question! I work outside the home. However, I am lucky enough to be a teacher. In fact, my oldest attends the school where I teach. I have all the respect in the world for stay-at-home moms, but it is simply not for me. Holidays and the summer are good enough for me! I think it depends on your personality. Sorry, forgot to answer the question! I work outside the home. However, I am lucky enough to be a teacher. In fact, my oldest attends the school where I teach. I have all the respect in the world for stay-at-home moms, but it is simply not for me. Holidays and the summer are good enough for me! I think it depends on your personality.

]]> By: Heather http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/comment-page-1#comment-37172 Heather Mon, 01 Jan 2007 03:26:21 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/#comment-37172 Okay, this title made me laugh out loud! So much so, that my husband came in the office to see what was wrong with me! You're very witty! Okay, this title made me laugh out loud! So much so, that my husband came in the office to see what was wrong with me! You’re very witty!

]]> By: Blonde Mom http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/comment-page-1#comment-37163 Blonde Mom Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:37:58 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/#comment-37163 Library Mama, I have not read that book but I have heard of it. I need to check that out. One of my "resolutions" for 2007 is to read more (besides children's books and blogs!) ;) Library Mama, I have not read that book but I have heard of it. I need to check that out. One of my “resolutions” for 2007 is to read more (besides children’s books and blogs!) ;)

]]> By: Library Mama http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/comment-page-1#comment-37142 Library Mama Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:18:01 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/2006/12/28/the-grass-is-always-greener-but-there-is-poop-on-either-side-of-the-fence/#comment-37142 What interesting comments from all of you! BlondeMom, you've obviously hit the venting valve in all of us. When I was younger - and my kids were younger - I longed for SAHMhood. Now that we're all a little older, I'm quite happy with my lot. I am fortunate in that, as a teacher, I have a chance to have my cake and eat it too because in the summer, I <b>am</b> a SAHM. By the end of August, I'm ready to head back to routine though, just like the kids are. I'm curious if any of you have read Caitlin Flanagan's <i>To Hell With All That</i>, in which she explores these same questions. I found it an interesting read. (I know, I know, when do you have time to read? I hear ya.) ;-) What interesting comments from all of you! BlondeMom, you’ve obviously hit the venting valve in all of us.

When I was younger – and my kids were younger – I longed for SAHMhood. Now that we’re all a little older, I’m quite happy with my lot.

I am fortunate in that, as a teacher, I have a chance to have my cake and eat it too because in the summer, I am a SAHM. By the end of August, I’m ready to head back to routine though, just like the kids are.

I’m curious if any of you have read Caitlin Flanagan’s To Hell With All That, in which she explores these same questions. I found it an interesting read.

(I know, I know, when do you have time to read? I hear ya.) ;-)

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