tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post8971743200685461333..comments2023-12-07T03:44:58.883-05:00Comments on Chois-R-Us: mommahood vs. teachingGracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13287678098879352533noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-81700450756961597832011-02-01T20:14:53.969-05:002011-02-01T20:14:53.969-05:00Isn't that the truth! Said so beautifuly too. ...Isn't that the truth! Said so beautifuly too. I really do not know how single parents do it! I think the secret is a really good support system. That can make the world of a difference.<br />And LOVE that last picture!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061537765999855488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-66054896440200882752011-02-01T19:28:46.267-05:002011-02-01T19:28:46.267-05:00Well, I'm not a teacher myself but I can under...Well, I'm not a teacher myself but I can understand exactly what you're saying. There definitely is a difference! I know you are an awesome teacher, Grace, and an even better mama. Great post!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09076246183222152339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-12574017739445930202011-01-29T21:27:55.844-05:002011-01-29T21:27:55.844-05:00I think you said it beautifully! Nice post...mama...I think you said it beautifully! Nice post...mama & teacher. We are their first teachers...I love that you said that. :-)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13696325791099123617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-77094538687873686912011-01-29T18:26:31.211-05:002011-01-29T18:26:31.211-05:00what a beautiful post...what a beautiful post...Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188827634199512448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-66776741073605809512011-01-28T05:52:39.458-05:002011-01-28T05:52:39.458-05:00What a great post and a great reminder of all the ...What a great post and a great reminder of all the blessings that can be overlooked on a long day!Waiting4Himhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522295564068957739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-60012530243184496562011-01-27T18:00:40.268-05:002011-01-27T18:00:40.268-05:00Oh Grace... what a great post! I feel the same way...Oh Grace... what a great post! I feel the same way... most days. Not necessarily this week though... so a very good reminder for me. Thank you.<br /><br />:-)Christine @ 12,450miles https://www.blogger.com/profile/06593782429987800305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-17637602900684453832011-01-27T17:36:55.080-05:002011-01-27T17:36:55.080-05:00this is a wonderful post, grace! it's so, so ...this is a wonderful post, grace! it's so, so true, too!suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165894194676453602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-69621097436498058482011-01-26T19:50:42.969-05:002011-01-26T19:50:42.969-05:00Oh, how can I relate to the teaching part. There a...Oh, how can I relate to the teaching part. There are definitely days where I am thankful I have a break from the kids until the next day. I absolutely love the last picture, Grace. You guys are both exuding joy!Kortneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958459355299237112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-43903171046881360292011-01-26T16:27:44.574-05:002011-01-26T16:27:44.574-05:00I love it! Btw, was the second picture taken in Se...I love it! Btw, was the second picture taken in Seoul? The bldg in the background looks like the bldg I used to work in!soohyunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773793679888221744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-335685812211195912011-01-26T14:08:06.195-05:002011-01-26T14:08:06.195-05:00What a wonderful post! I so agree with you. While ...What a wonderful post! I so agree with you. While being a mom can be difficult, it is even more wonderful than I ever imagined!Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526997768171577201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-90535163299830700442011-01-26T09:19:15.978-05:002011-01-26T09:19:15.978-05:00So true! People always say I must have so much pa...So true! People always say I must have so much patience b/c I taught Special Ed. I don't think I'm the most patient person (especially now, but I think that's a different kind of patience...). Parenthood has really made me grow in this department! ;)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228094717864369438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-8909483952819838062011-01-26T07:59:53.823-05:002011-01-26T07:59:53.823-05:00Great post! I know you're great at both jobs.
...Great post! I know you're great at both jobs.<br />But that second pic of CB waving to the adoring crowd...love!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689039532520111554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-70518425033063681192011-01-26T02:34:06.662-05:002011-01-26T02:34:06.662-05:00"...but you know what the best part of parent..."...but you know what the best part of parenting is? at the end of the day, i don't have to give him back."<br /><br />I have had many students that I missed once they were gone and I agree the best part - some days the hardest part;-) - of parenting is that Kyle is my son and I don't have to send him home to someone else! I LOVE the picture of you and adorable choi boy - so precious!Kimberly and Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13319574832902796343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-17176998766642159052011-01-25T23:43:31.641-05:002011-01-25T23:43:31.641-05:00Great post! And the pictures? Even better. :)Great post! And the pictures? Even better. :)ChildTalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288487055622728428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-44007840773385308822011-01-25T22:55:47.294-05:002011-01-25T22:55:47.294-05:00Such a great post, Grace! Being in the corporate ...Such a great post, Grace! Being in the corporate management world, I always *thought* I had a demanding job. Until.....well, until I became a Mom. Hardest job EVER!!! And I'm with everyone else....I lOVE Choi boy's outfit! So stylish and super cute.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06635135619172872473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-32473485876019505462011-01-25T20:23:28.218-05:002011-01-25T20:23:28.218-05:00you are such a sweet momma grace!! i LOVE that las...you are such a sweet momma grace!! i LOVE that last picture of you two...so freaking precious!! after taking care of my 2 year old niece for a week, i quickly grew a thick skin of patience. i think it grew after the first huge melt down over a "lankie" aka blankie. i didn't realize that a blankie is also a hankie too. lol. she needed four blankies and a green floral hankie in order to go to sleep. ha!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517916631002936500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-91639393548283506072011-01-25T20:14:25.818-05:002011-01-25T20:14:25.818-05:00I often have wondered if teachers get kind of sad ...I often have wondered if teachers get kind of sad seeing some kids go at the end of the year. The best part of being a mommy is that it gets easier and easier (until they are teenagers of course) and you still get to be mommy! My boys are 7 and 10 and we have a fabulous time together:) I am so happy for you that mommyhood has been so good to you. Your little one is sure a sweetheart.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449367455504921952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-71597643101662112011-01-25T17:07:38.103-05:002011-01-25T17:07:38.103-05:00yeah. oh gosh i find that too just with simple bab...yeah. oh gosh i find that too just with simple babysitting. i get so relieved to return the kid after a couple hours. and they have been good kids! so for me i'm nervous. excited but nervous! haha... will just have to wait and see huh. meanwhile, love the pic of choiboy and mama! what a dream come through for you guys. woopwoop!Sashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659831798135909108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-16385674528756398952011-01-25T15:40:08.237-05:002011-01-25T15:40:08.237-05:00awesome awesome awesome post!!! Seriously, motherh...awesome awesome awesome post!!! Seriously, motherhood is definitely something that no one can fully prepare you for. I definitely think that the 100% 24/7 ness of it is the hardest part. It's a LOT of pressure! And constant! <br /><br />Ok. That last picture is so awesome. LOVE it. These are the things I love about it:<br /><br />- let's start with momma. Your GORGEOUS boots!! Knee high boots without heels tend to look clunky and clumsy, but these are gorgeous. <br /><br />- your not-a-diaper-bag Longchamp!! I have it in dark brown, and it's definitely my go-to bag when I don't want to feel like a TOTAL mom. I have one of those pods that hold diapers and wipes, and everything else is just thrown in. Love it.<br /><br />- now onto Choiboy... the hat!! I want that exact. same. hat for RJ!! I love the color, the pom poms... everything.<br /><br />- The pants. Are those cargo skinny pants?!? <br /><br />- The shoes. Way too cool for me. So cool.<br /><br />- Finally, the wave and expression. Who can resist that?!? Seriously. <br /><br /><br />and the piece de resistance...<br /><br />- your expression!! The joy and pride coming from your beaming face... it's literally like you're saying "I'm a little embarrassed, but isn't my son so cute?"<br /><br />the answer, my friend, is absolutely YES. He is adorable!!!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133582710983774502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-73121220290068002982011-01-25T15:21:48.863-05:002011-01-25T15:21:48.863-05:00Well, teachers may not exactly be saints, but I am...Well, teachers may not exactly be saints, but I am sure appreciative of everything you all do for our kids. I suppose it is VERY different than mothering. <br /><br />I have been wondering if you are planning to return to teaching after maternity leave. You seem to love it so much.<br /><br />I think it is interesting too, how different some kids act at school vs. home. From what I hear, Isaac acts about the same, but it seems that Matthew has a school persona and a home persona.everythingismeowsomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671155513531459483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-84717520862959393872011-01-25T14:52:36.812-05:002011-01-25T14:52:36.812-05:00I love it! He's such a cutie pie. You must be ...I love it! He's such a cutie pie. You must be having so much fun with him. I'm really happy for you all. I know I keep saying that, practically every day, but I really am happy for you. :)Joyful Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987839620123555058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-15007390234369697092011-01-25T14:44:40.197-05:002011-01-25T14:44:40.197-05:00Love this post. I am sitting here during my plann...Love this post. I am sitting here during my planning time, taking a break, and you have expressed both teaching and mommyhood perfectly. I am so glad that my boys are the one I get to keep!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440000791783990429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-28201343395953586002011-01-25T14:43:07.840-05:002011-01-25T14:43:07.840-05:00As a fellow teacher, I definitely appreciate this ...As a fellow teacher, I definitely appreciate this post. Although I teach high school, a lot of those same scnearious apply. The one even better thing about high school is that you only have to deal with a difficult student during a 70-minute period!! I have found myself saying, "I can hardly handle two kids here at home, and I used to manage an entire class of teenagers!" It's the 24/7 thing that changes everything! Nevertheless, mommyhood is more rewarding at the end of the day when you get the kisses and the "I love you, Mommy!" *love*Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549328786167098537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-46227525477924361032011-01-25T14:34:20.766-05:002011-01-25T14:34:20.766-05:00This post is so true! Teaching is so much differen...This post is so true! Teaching is so much different than parenthood. I much prefer the mommy job. Most of the time, anyway! ;)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435026305119565508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2394089008210300670.post-7286282058621675982011-01-25T14:32:45.425-05:002011-01-25T14:32:45.425-05:00awww...what a great post! And remember there will...awww...what a great post! And remember there will come a day when you get to give your Choi Boy to the teacher for the day and then you get to get him back. I LOVE pick up time for my kids after school...I'm refreshed after some time to myself and they are excited to see me after a long day of school!IP Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616777322569203743noreply@blogger.com