tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post2836874564175940115..comments2023-11-05T03:37:08.405-08:00Comments on Pumpkin Delight: I Cried TodayPumpkin Delight (Kimberly)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-17032731162416674462012-10-07T06:29:45.842-07:002012-10-07T06:29:45.842-07:00I have been feeling that lately also. And just lik...I have been feeling that lately also. And just like you, I don't like to admit it. I want to be in control. I want everything to be ok. Sometimes it just isn't. I am going to use your stress reduction poster right this second ; ).<br /><br />I am glad you are having a great year. So thankful for that. Sending lots of good thoughts and love. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-42293866436086958932012-10-05T05:21:17.492-07:002012-10-05T05:21:17.492-07:00Sometimes it's okay to have a good cry. I;m su...Sometimes it's okay to have a good cry. I;m sure the weekend will do you goodHena Tayebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419428884435062756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-63807320685356200522012-10-04T21:46:12.345-07:002012-10-04T21:46:12.345-07:00My whole life I've never had Columbus Day off....My whole life I've never had Columbus Day off. I know the schools get the holiday on the east coast. I could use it. The weekend is near. I had a get together planned at my house on Saturday but it got postponed because one of my guests had a death in the family. Despite the circumstances, I'm kind of relieved we're pushing it back.<br />As for staff development...I usually like training or attending as it's a break from the kids. In fact, part of me would like to move into staff development full time, but I'm not willing to get my admin creditial to do so. Sub plans bite though. :)Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-13412362273178006942012-10-04T21:38:43.093-07:002012-10-04T21:38:43.093-07:00Well, she still might. But all in good fun. Well, she still might. But all in good fun. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-50549891980223678292012-10-04T21:37:56.082-07:002012-10-04T21:37:56.082-07:00I've never used pie as stress management befor...I've never used pie as stress management before. :) I have (sadly) lifted the embargo on caffeine over the last month or so.Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-34750019659313011862012-10-04T21:35:42.871-07:002012-10-04T21:35:42.871-07:00It's funny how those "things" can pu...It's funny how those "things" can push us over the edge. Although, it's more likely that I'm actually transferring my stress towards the tables when really it should be towards the student who rolls around on the floor all day long, or the one who interrupts everyone, or the one who screams bloody murder when he gets something wrong. Since I can't melt down on them, the tables got the brunt of my meltdown. :)Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-14232360769395887172012-10-04T21:30:56.406-07:002012-10-04T21:30:56.406-07:00That's a good way to put it. It's easier ...That's a good way to put it. It's easier for me to take care of others than myself though. :) Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-30464591377460084532012-10-04T21:29:02.133-07:002012-10-04T21:29:02.133-07:00Ahhh, thanks Vince. :)
The 60 hours has to inclu...Ahhh, thanks Vince. :) <br /><br />The 60 hours has to include the chores? Oh no!Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-18881564314516507032012-10-04T18:57:08.295-07:002012-10-04T18:57:08.295-07:00Do you have Monday off? It used to be Columbus Day...Do you have Monday off? It used to be Columbus Day but now we have staff development and no kids...sometimes I would just rather have kids that day! I know what you mean about hte stress! You are in need of this weekend! It has been a long week everywhere!I have some duct tape to mend that camel's back...and then don't pile on so much, ok?<br /><br />Take care!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295499795085860012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-75774699957332738702012-10-04T17:28:24.939-07:002012-10-04T17:28:24.939-07:00That same urge you had not to lose it in front of ...That same urge you had not to lose it in front of your boss is exactly how I was last week when my daughter came home to pack up her room. I'm glad the principal knows you well enough and didn't give you grief! =) Hope you find a chance to take a deep breath!Mimi Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-44535687339590221022012-10-04T17:20:33.141-07:002012-10-04T17:20:33.141-07:00Awww. I wish I could make you a pie.Awww. I wish I could make you a pie.Blond Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404456624316008610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-32372095947301059702012-10-04T17:02:28.717-07:002012-10-04T17:02:28.717-07:00Teaching anyone, anything makes me cry. You'll...Teaching anyone, anything makes me cry. You'll find your balance Pumpkin. Oh yes you will!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-63247636219308088502012-10-04T12:35:39.847-07:002012-10-04T12:35:39.847-07:00Just take care you don't overdo things. There ...Just take care you don't overdo things. There is no end to the energy that your job will take from you. And your employer has a picture of you in a vocation rather than a profession and so expects you very life. <br />Above, my point about 60 hours is that I'm including the housework into this. But truly you shouldn't go beyond the hours paid. If you do, you are creating a situation that is fake to the conditions. <br /><br />If I was within 500 miles of you I'd call over to give you a hug and take you out for a good meal. Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442327549417743472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-53231761487289080992012-10-04T12:00:06.585-07:002012-10-04T12:00:06.585-07:00Hopefully you can some some balance soon. But unti...Hopefully you can some some balance soon. But until then, a good cry every now and then might be just what the doctor ordered. I know they do wonders for me! <br /><br />Stopping by from Mama Kat's. Tonyahttp://www.lettersforlucas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-43285790357975538612012-10-04T11:30:07.790-07:002012-10-04T11:30:07.790-07:00This blog reminds me of many years ago when I was ...This blog reminds me of many years ago when I was a stay-at-home-mom with 3 kids under 4 years old and "didn't work". I clearly remember sitting and crying over a glass of water that one of the kids spilled on the newly cleaned floor. WATER for God's sake. But there is a reason for the saying "the straw that broke the camel's back" and that was mine. Yours was chairs. Same thing. Take a few breaths and remember what is important in your life. Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-24776638299756230212012-10-04T09:03:23.424-07:002012-10-04T09:03:23.424-07:00Aw, I'm sorry you were stressing... I can tota...Aw, I'm sorry you were stressing... I can totally relate to that one thing that finally just nudges you ever the edge. Hope today is a better day! :)Jessica Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861658300112079021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-71580311294474634072012-10-04T08:38:20.164-07:002012-10-04T08:38:20.164-07:00Witnessing the burn-out of a collegue last year, I...Witnessing the burn-out of a collegue last year, I would beg you to not overdo it. Be as caring for yourself as you are for others!!Elvirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664405345084184589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-8371029715058306222012-10-04T07:25:26.483-07:002012-10-04T07:25:26.483-07:00I can relate to this; I go along and keep going un...I can relate to this; I go along and keep going until suddenly I have to stop and catch my breath because it feels like too much. Sometimes that's all I need - that moment - and then I am ready to move forward again. Kim@Co-Pilot Momhttp://www.copilotmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-35821787363611013852012-10-04T06:59:04.878-07:002012-10-04T06:59:04.878-07:00That's exactly it! I have a hard time saying ...That's exactly it! I have a hard time saying no because I think, well if I do it, I have control over it. All week I've been asking myself, "Really, will it be so bad if you weren't part of it?" It most likely wouldn't.Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-24760806306083116392012-10-04T06:56:56.700-07:002012-10-04T06:56:56.700-07:00Ha ha! Me too! She told me she was surprised she ...Ha ha! Me too! She told me she was surprised she didn't join me. :)Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-54298152998998743492012-10-04T06:56:16.636-07:002012-10-04T06:56:16.636-07:00That's what IS happening. It's been happe...That's what IS happening. It's been happening for years, but I think it's gotten to me this year, for some reason. I'm fine this morning though. :)Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-74049723069871470312012-10-04T06:55:05.885-07:002012-10-04T06:55:05.885-07:00I do know this, but knowing and doing are two diff...I do know this, but knowing and doing are two different things. The hard part is job #1 alone often takes up most of the 60 hours a week. Something needs to be done because clearly I'm spread too thin, but unless I quit those additional commitments, well I'm not sure I'm willing to do that - although part of me says, just do it. I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve anyway, so I agree it's better to let it out, I just wish I'd waited until I got home. :)<br />As for the debates. I didn't get home from work (see) until after they were over, so missed them. The Reps I know said MR killed it, the Dems I know said neither killed it. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, I can't say. Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15754292671421221960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-75126357772911033162012-10-04T06:49:27.943-07:002012-10-04T06:49:27.943-07:00Aw...don't be so hard on yourself. I think it...Aw...don't be so hard on yourself. I think it's a women in general kind of thing. I get this way sometimes by taking on too much at once.....but it's usually because I'm so picky that I don't let others take over because I feel like it won't get done right! From folding towels to important stuff!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686431289417844104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-62710569841690847262012-10-04T03:59:52.893-07:002012-10-04T03:59:52.893-07:00I've actually cried a time or two over similar...I've actually cried a time or two over similar things. It happens, but it's embarrassing. Glad your principal is understanding!TMWHickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099277984216556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071830940339914895.post-17431674479522349932012-10-04T03:01:17.877-07:002012-10-04T03:01:17.877-07:00Sounds like you are going at a fast-pace with so m...Sounds like you are going at a fast-pace with so much going on. A person can only do that for a season, hopefully you will be able to cut back on something soon.Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"http://ourstack.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com