tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post330750859010564957..comments2024-03-15T22:26:53.726-04:00Comments on A Mom's Life: They like me! The really like me!Beth Cotellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-42789348041295785012008-05-17T14:35:00.000-04:002008-05-17T14:35:00.000-04:00:):)Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-8289217847601024002008-04-18T20:03:00.000-04:002008-04-18T20:03:00.000-04:00That is so sweet, girlie. And ***yup*** that's yo...That is so sweet, girlie. And ***yup*** that's your performance review right there!!! And you kicked some arse. I doubt my bosses would run to me with glee...they'd just say, 'oh super. The loud one's back." hehe.Ann(ie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00671535020245819924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-86733009891278666052008-04-18T15:28:00.000-04:002008-04-18T15:28:00.000-04:00What a sweet post - I'd say you've been promoted t...What a sweet post - I'd say you've been promoted to the top job at this point...Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-59575232350229442532008-04-18T12:24:00.000-04:002008-04-18T12:24:00.000-04:00Oh that is so sweet. I have gone through many of ...Oh that is so sweet. I have gone through many of the same feelings and emotions many times over.Donna @ Way More Homemadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023742893411141413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-77727088871835548902008-04-18T05:43:00.000-04:002008-04-18T05:43:00.000-04:00That'll look great on your CV Beth!That'll look great on your CV Beth!the mother of this lothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173598381711792094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-77541172156604390892008-04-17T23:12:00.000-04:002008-04-17T23:12:00.000-04:00What a great way to be greeted. Sounds like they ...What a great way to be greeted. Sounds like they really do like you. ;)Queen of My Domainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385262345740494579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-50541345786249242362008-04-17T22:07:00.000-04:002008-04-17T22:07:00.000-04:00Great story. I can relate to so much of it. I oft...Great story. I can relate to so much of it. I often ask myself variations of the "Am I doing enough?" question. I am glad you got such a perfect answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-52062301842414112922008-04-17T20:14:00.000-04:002008-04-17T20:14:00.000-04:00Congratulations on your evaluation and raise! I en...Congratulations on your evaluation and raise! I enjoyed reading the story of how God brought you home to be a stay-at-home mom. Thanks for sharing.Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945043297139219733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-65915545607440020742008-04-17T19:30:00.000-04:002008-04-17T19:30:00.000-04:00That's sweet. I got goosebumps because I can tota...That's sweet. I got goosebumps because I can totally relate. I've had the same thoughts countless times over the years. When people ask me if I miss working I say that I only miss the people (some people) and the recognition...being told that I was appreciated and KNOWING that I was good at it! But then my kids say something sweet and give me kisses & hugs and I realize that it's a billion times better than anything I ever got from anyone at Solectron. Then there's the other small confirmations: I was in Brandon's classroom the other day and his teacher said, "Brandon is just in LOVE with you." Sometimes Gracyn will hug me and just say, "Your my mom." Yep...that's all I ever want to be and I guess I am good at it after all! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-63826480308658514682008-04-17T18:56:00.000-04:002008-04-17T18:56:00.000-04:00Oh Beth, I just cried! What a great gift!From what...Oh Beth, I just cried! What a great gift!<BR/><BR/>From what I see and read here, you are a wonderful mom. I read your blog (and other mommy bloggers) for tips. I look to other mothers to see what I can do better or what I can do differently. You are one of my favorites! <BR/><BR/>I also envy you the ability to be a stay at home mom. <BR/><BR/>Someone told me once the difference between men and women is that women find a way to make do with what they are given. <BR/><BR/>I have been given a good job, great kids and consignment stores! Lol.<BR/><BR/>Always remember the opposite of faith is fear.<BR/><BR/>for your occasional feelings of inadequacy, I send you enormous hugs and lots of prayers.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277760336444878039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-85966894160254351662008-04-17T15:37:00.000-04:002008-04-17T15:37:00.000-04:00THAT is so sweet.THAT is so sweet.MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-56581077537305494232008-04-17T12:12:00.000-04:002008-04-17T12:12:00.000-04:00Having your kids run to you...that's got to be ama...Having your kids run to you...that's got to be amazing.the dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910969956758977269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-59736970444183264432008-04-17T12:04:00.000-04:002008-04-17T12:04:00.000-04:00That is great! Way to go!!That is great! Way to go!!Annikkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267370658109989635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-50962422278509117712008-04-17T11:21:00.000-04:002008-04-17T11:21:00.000-04:00Great little story...SO many of us relate to exact...Great little story...SO many of us relate to exactly what you said about 'job performance'. Being a mother may be the MOST guilt-inducing job ever...we all have it. <BR/><BR/>Thank God that kids are resilient and forgiving...and forgetful sometimes!!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201694852269211081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-34354710210667544072008-04-17T10:52:00.000-04:002008-04-17T10:52:00.000-04:00That's the best evaluation ever - and the most imp...That's the best evaluation ever - and the most important job ever!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-50157641266639315872008-04-17T10:45:00.000-04:002008-04-17T10:45:00.000-04:00We went through SUCH a similar experience when we ...We went through SUCH a similar experience when we had kids. I HATED my job prior to Gavin. When Gavin was born, I got a great paying part time job. Seemed like the best of both worlds. I had free babysitting from Grandma. I had IT ALL - no such thing. When Grant came along, I could tell Grandma was getting worn out. I cut my hours to 2 days a week. I could still see Grandma wearing thin. I wanted her grandchildren to be a blessing, not a chore. So, we looked into daycare. After one bad experience with an inhome, we decided we needed to do more of a preschool/facility. It was so expensive we figured we would try it on one income. We also started tithing completely that year (I had always tithed on net and not gross prior to that). Within 2 months, Brian got a HUGE unexpected bonus. Within 4 months, he got promoted and we were relocated to Canada and I would have HAD To quit anyway. We got a great financial package to move to Canada and we didn't struggle AT ALL. It was great. We were so blessed financially. We thought we would barely scrape by. We don't live extravagently. We don't take big vacations. My kids don't wear Gap (unless it is clearance), but they don't care and neither do I.<BR/><BR/>Act surprised when you see this in a future blog post. It is one of my planned miracle mondays.<BR/><BR/>KEEP BELIEVINGAngie @ KEEP BELIEVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930977696454848345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-45212333718372465012008-04-17T10:23:00.000-04:002008-04-17T10:23:00.000-04:00That is so sweet, Beth! I bet you are doing a lot ...That is so sweet, Beth! I bet you are doing a lot better job than even you realize. Hopefully when our kids are adults, they will be able to tell us :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-80298693955261888772008-04-17T10:02:00.000-04:002008-04-17T10:02:00.000-04:00I love this Beth!I think the sign of a "good mothe...I love this Beth!<BR/><BR/>I think the sign of a "good mother" is constantly wondering if we are measuring up. Sounds like your kids just gave you a great evaluation and raise on the spot. And how awesome is it that the teacher made that wonderful remark!BlondeMomBlog (Jamie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11678207937709971411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-10717649828707634852008-04-17T08:10:00.000-04:002008-04-17T08:10:00.000-04:00I got goosebumps from that. How sweet! Raises ar...I got goosebumps from that. How sweet! Raises are always good.<BR/><BR/>What an amazing story. I am so glad it worked out for the best. I go through that thought process a bunch as well. But it just takes a moment like that to have things totally turn around.Texashollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982077447405220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-9154657921634307902008-04-17T08:08:00.000-04:002008-04-17T08:08:00.000-04:00You must have candy (gum for Sarah) in your pocket...You must have candy (gum for Sarah) in your pockets. <BR/><BR/>Just kidding you are a great mom. You spoil them with love that is why they love to be with you.<BR/>You are a great mom. You should not feel bad about the job you are doing at all, but I think we all question our job performance.<BR/>Congrats on the raise!!!!jennwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10721532064380545915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080789300460674006.post-12612280616628602532008-04-17T07:08:00.000-04:002008-04-17T07:08:00.000-04:00Answers often come in the sweetest ways!Answers often come in the sweetest ways!Grandma Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693584383114220736noreply@blogger.com