Comments on: What Happened to Me?

By: Tatum

Tatum — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:50:16 +0000

Your post made me smile. I needed to smile as I was feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. I am so glad that you found your happiness and are able to stay home and raise your kids. I don’t have kids yet, but the moment my 3 little nephews leave my side my heart just melts and I miss them like crazy. I can only understand from that standpoint, but I can imagine what it must feel like to have the little ones by your side often.

I hope you have a relaxing evening

By: Tricia Kolsto

Tricia Kolsto — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:21:52 +0000

Hi
I just fell upon your blog by way of Dave Ramsey. In 2008 the company I had worked for let me go with no notice after 8 1/2 years. My husband too, was a stay at home dad. We moved a province away, for me, to a job that pays 1/3 of what I used to make, and for my hubby going back to work. We left our dream house and downsized. Unfortunately, we are still struggling to adjust to our new financial situation but with blogs like yours we are going to turn this train wreck around! Our life is much simpler but I look forward to simplifying it more!
Hugs,
Trish

By: Tanya

Tanya — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:04:56 +0000

Hi! Obviously I’m commenting on this post WAY after the fact..but..I just found you and I don’t even know how. I’m intrigued by your story and your outlook and I’ll be reading more I live about an hour away from Algonquin Park and have crossed the border to Western New York MANY MANY times, so I identify with where you came from and Florida is a favourite vacation spot for our family…so I understand loving living there as well. Can’t wait to read more

By: L.Duncan

L.Duncan — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:08:24 +0000

I wrote a post similar to this today. I was told that I’m not independent because I’m a stay at home mom…Funny huh?!

By: courtney from mommie blogs

courtney from mommie blogs — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:06:48 +0000

I am so happy I found your blog. Your story is inspiring. and your simple lifestyle is what my husband and I moving towards. We worked very hard to get out of credit card debt and have now moved onto savings. I am still working part-time in the same position I was in pre-baby boy full-time, so my responsibility has changed little and stress is still high. I long to stay at home full-time with my son and have more children. We have a plan and knowing we are close is so motivating. courtney from mommie blogs´s last blog post..sitting at the big table...

By: le

le — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:46:02 +0000

hello AGAIN Emily …

I think what you write about has lots to do with how gen x wnat to live their lives … gross generalisation I know … but still real … we want our kids to be connected, we want less materialism but more life to live … you are a great read for those still making the transition … cheers le

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By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:46:24 +0000

That is very true, jw. I know how important every familial role is. I am from a family where both my parents worked while I was growing up. I was a latch-key kid. I don’t underestimate that and it’s an important reminder that all roles in the home are valuable ones. For me, it took changing my lifestyle to have something important to me and that is what I really meant with this post.

By: jw

jw — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:39:59 +0000

While I commend you for following your heart, I hope that you don’t underestimate your contributions to your household while working. Someone has to earn money to support the family and now it’s your husband who is missing the ‘firsts’. My mom worked and my siblings appreciate and love her as much as anyone can love their mom.