tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post3431525470346001507..comments2024-03-19T22:20:18.810+00:00Comments on Life Round Clarina's: It's official - a career change...Clarina1985http://www.blogger.com/profile/16702083166779949852noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-51714788106840837802014-01-08T22:41:15.785+00:002014-01-08T22:41:15.785+00:00This had me welling up! I think that teaching is ...This had me welling up! I think that teaching is such a wonderfully vocational job. If you feel that passionate, you will return to it. And people like you should be teachers, that's what you were made for. For now you're teaching your 2 girls but soon enough you will be back in that class room. The children will wait! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610843552921892203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-12716918291093009612014-01-07T23:43:32.089+00:002014-01-07T23:43:32.089+00:00I don't think I realised you are a teacher Cla...I don't think I realised you are a teacher Claire, how dim! How amazing through to be able to stay home and nurture your babes. I become a SAHM in July after being a working Mum for near 10 years and this is definitely were God wants me to be. Enjoy this special time, Mich xMichelleTwinMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666267510923224699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-89188060063993132782014-01-07T09:10:37.883+00:002014-01-07T09:10:37.883+00:00That must have been a very hard decision, and I kn...That must have been a very hard decision, and I know how it feels because I gave up my job to stay home with my son. I'm sure your girls will appreciate all the wonderful moments you'll have together! #MagicMomentsTarana Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254231933129121893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-59047651416900678312014-01-06T22:42:39.266+00:002014-01-06T22:42:39.266+00:00 I was not really given a choice because of ill he... I was not really given a choice because of ill health when Jon was born and medical intervention soon after. After 16 years and I have been lucky I have a husband who despite the financial pressure has allowed me to spend time with Jon and believed a mothers role was the most important job I could have. If my health had not been a problem I would still have chosen this role above all others! Enjoy the time you have as they soon grow up.Hazelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-75934715237041278162014-01-06T22:40:23.732+00:002014-01-06T22:40:23.732+00:00awww honey, i welled up reading this, i was exactl...awww honey, i welled up reading this, i was exactly the same with when i took voluntary redundancy i loved my job with all my heart but i wanted to be with my children more. <br /><br />Big hugs my lovely <br /><br />Thank you for sharing and linking up with #MagicMoments Jaime Oliverhttp://theoliversmadhouse.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-43112782951206212462014-01-06T22:38:58.490+00:002014-01-06T22:38:58.490+00:00Beautifully written...and a very wise decision. I ...Beautifully written...and a very wise decision. I feel exactly the same, I miss teaching so much, but know that I cannot give it my all. I'm still not sure, after 6 years, if I will go back. XAnne-Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-25868076276590491192014-01-06T21:46:44.794+00:002014-01-06T21:46:44.794+00:00You won't regret it. One day I plan to go back...You won't regret it. One day I plan to go back to teaching but my boys are more important now xxA Strong Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247746854621323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-90808332705152361382014-01-06T20:21:56.985+00:002014-01-06T20:21:56.985+00:00Oh honey! I had goosebumps reading this because I ...Oh honey! I had goosebumps reading this because I made exactly the same decision from exactly the same job after I had my girl 4 years ago. And without a doubt this is harder. But I agree you can't do both with the gusto and enthusiasm they require, because its physically impossible time wise. That time will come for you to step back into the classroom, and you'll be able to look back at all those precious moments with your beautiful girls knowing this was the right thing. I miss it, I still get that pang now especially when my teacher friends ask me for classroom advice. But I know this is where I am meant to be right now. They're only tiny for such a short time, I wouldn't change my position in life for the world now. Enjoy every moment and well done you. Lots of love xxxxxxRebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-80596227072453561092014-01-06T20:18:51.863+00:002014-01-06T20:18:51.863+00:00Well done for making such a big decision and actin...Well done for making such a big decision and acting on it! Your daughters look gorgeous. They grow up so quickly don't they! Good luck being a stay at home mum! #magicmomentsSitStillMonkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-29795863178796816992014-01-06T20:14:16.736+00:002014-01-06T20:14:16.736+00:00Wow Claire that's such a huge step but perfect...Wow Claire that's such a huge step but perfect. I was so lucky when Laura was born that I was able to stay home until she was in Reception when I started clerking at GAPNS. Those years were so precious and we have such a close relationship which I am sure is a direct result of giving her so much time. Your girls are very lucky! You'll be missed at school but it's important to live life for yourself and your family!! Lots of luck xxxJulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-42428988097264636322014-01-06T19:33:24.213+00:002014-01-06T19:33:24.213+00:00Best decision you ever made hun. I gave up full ti...Best decision you ever made hun. I gave up full time teaching after the birth of my second and I now work on a supply basis - it's great because I get to do all bits of teaching I love with none of the politics, paper work, pressure etc. I get to go to assemblies and take my son to school, spend time with my girls - I have a work life balance<br />You won't look back x <br />#MagicMomentsColettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520171361118177674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-63655542330827250852014-01-06T17:30:14.898+00:002014-01-06T17:30:14.898+00:00A big decision but time out with family is preciou...A big decision but time out with family is precious you can return to work but you can't recapture that family time. #MagicMoments Coombe Mill - Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876037849361745669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-12600471733157465542014-01-06T14:08:59.293+00:002014-01-06T14:08:59.293+00:00I have a lump in my throat from reading that, but ...I have a lump in my throat from reading that, but I can say that I never regretted doing the same; midwifery v sons! I haven't been able to go back to that job later, because of my health, but God knows what's best for me & has blessed me/us so much. I pray he will bless you too xoxCarrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-64188880396766345992014-01-06T13:54:32.883+00:002014-01-06T13:54:32.883+00:00May you be blessed in this God honouring choice an...May you be blessed in this God honouring choice and may many others follow your example.Jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437949099735865174.post-51646272080101640912014-01-06T07:46:16.373+00:002014-01-06T07:46:16.373+00:00Well done for taking such a brave decision, Clare....Well done for taking such a brave decision, Clare. I can't imagine it was easy, but also it must have been perfectly clear what you needed and wanted to do. Congratulations on your new career!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570735615718881672noreply@blogger.com