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Comment on Wednesday Wisdom: Healthy Transitions by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:33:31 +0000

I am in the process of leaving after 10 years, so I know everything you are talking about. It seemed like the first few week after I gave my notice I was shunned and ignored by mom, but now it is all back to normal thank goodness. I am hoping this last month is wonderful.

Comment on Thinking Thursday: Going back to school! by nannypwr

nannypwr — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:33:31 +0000

Yeah but I don’t get to go to school classrooms..it is on Blackboard! Who will carry my books to class now?

You can go back to school. You really should. Well that is the pep talk till Monday when I get my assignments for the semester

Comment on Thinking Thursday: Going back to school! by Amy

Amy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:02:02 +0000

I’m really happy for you , Alice. I know how much the classes you were taking meant to you and being able to connect with your classmates. I sit here wishing I was brave enough to go back to school and get some kind of degree. Maybe I will someday

Comment on My 3 new “charges” by nannypwr

nannypwr — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:03:49 +0000

I so remember Jack…he roasted in summer and froze in winter Remember when he bit the eraser off the pencil? I was telling Kidlet #3 about Jack when we were at the pet store.

Comment on Money Monday: Online Savings Accounts by nannypwr

nannypwr — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:16:35 +0000

Savings Toolbox: That is a great point and the best hands off approach. Before interest rates dropped, changing banks was well worth the additional time of setting a new account.

Comment on Money Monday: Online Savings Accounts by Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:36:42 +0000

online savings accounts are a great way to “hide” money from yourself. Automatic deposits are the way to go, and the 3-5 day delay in getting funds helps to insure you don’t spend it on junk.

Comment on My 3 new “charges” by Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:34:50 +0000

I remember my Jack Dempsey - He lived in black water in a tiny octagon tank back home while I was off at college. I think he got fed once every 2 weeks. Somehow he survived, and was rewarded with a huge tank and tons of food and love from my friend who adopted him. “Jack” lived 6 years. I really thought he was going to live forever after his college experience.

Comment on Money Monday: Online Savings Accounts by Savings Toolbox

Savings Toolbox — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:16:46 +0000

One thing to be aware of, is that banks who change their rate to jump to the top of the interest rate ladder are just trying to get new money and will lower their rates in the near future. It’s a better idea to get an online savings account at a bank which has consistently stayed with high interest rates.

Comment on My 3 new “charges” by Jillian

Jillian — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:34:57 +0000

Well, I left my beta fish at school over my few weeks off and asked our receptionist to feed him. Found out that during the first week, they killed him!!! What?!?! How do you kill a beta fish??? I was only gone for only a week at that point! Grrr……

Comment on June 4 2007 by nannypwr

nannypwr — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:26:07 +0000

Sherri,
You will do fine. Remember they will survive without you no matter what they say or the anger/guilt they can possibly project to you.

You have to do what is good for you and your mental well being. No matter how difficult.

I can say that after a year of being gone I have seen my kids I think 3 or 4 times and I live 15 mins from them. They have never called me to babysit etc. But you know I am ok with that, bc they know where I am and know that I would babysit if I am available. I think from what I have heard they are still bummed that I left.

I wouldn’t go back for anything I think. I love my new job and life here.

Good luck!