Comments on Between the Lines: Catching a shooting star

shannon, it made me tear up, too, and i helped her...

2008-05-09T06:50:00.000-07:00

shannon, it made me tear up, too, and i helped her talk through the decision. it's amazing to think it's happening already, but this will be their first little steps toward independence. Mama has done a good job getting them ready.

It's all good. Your daughters are wonderful and w...

2008-05-08T20:19:00.000-07:00

It's all good. Your daughters are wonderful and will still be wonderful when your at work. Congratulations and let us know how it goes.

Oh, Shawn, yes, the universe does have its ways of...

2008-05-08T19:51:00.000-07:00

Oh, Shawn, yes, the universe does have its ways of pointing us where we need to go, when we listen! Congrats to you for your decision! I can't wait to hear more about what you're doing, too! Hugs...

I'm glad you found your way. I can't wait to hear ...

2008-05-08T19:24:00.000-07:00

I'm glad you found your way. I can't wait to hear all about your new job! Good luck and congratulations!!

Your words made my cry...I think you will find tha...

2008-05-08T16:56:00.000-07:00

Your words made my cry...

I think you will find that this will be a gift for your girls as well as yourself. What a lovely letter for them when they are older.

I thought I would be a great stay at home mum, but it turns out I just wasn't, I am a better mum to my children working and thats ok.

take care

Katherine

Wishing you all the best as you switch gears. XO

2008-05-08T14:47:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all the best as you switch gears. XO

Congratulations and thank you, thank you, for givi...

2008-05-08T13:38:00.000-07:00

Congratulations and thank you, thank you, for giving me the perfectly timed proof and encouragement to trust life as it unfolds.

The world just got bigger, I mean smaller, I mean bigger. What's the difference? It's good. And your daughters will see that too.

I don't know why this just made me tear up, it's n...

2008-05-08T11:20:00.000-07:00

I don't know why this just made me tear up, it's not like a surprise or anything. I guess I just know how hard this was, but in the end you will all be sharing with the world parts of yourselves, and two little girls will be learning independence and how it feels to be safe even when mom's not there. That's a good lesson.

What a tough decision. My oldest was in day care ...

2008-05-08T08:50:00.000-07:00

What a tough decision. My oldest was in day care while I finished college and it was WONDERFUL for her. I really think it gave her quite a bit of an edge when compared to my 2nd child who was home, mostly just with me. My third, has a little bit of this and a little bit of that and except for the mommy guilt, all three are doing great. You make the best decisions you can and try not to look back.

Good luck, Shawn -- and good for you!

2008-05-08T07:28:00.000-07:00

Good luck, Shawn -- and good for you!

I'm glad you found the right path! Can't wait to h...

2008-05-08T06:58:00.000-07:00

I'm glad you found the right path! Can't wait to hear the details of this new job and the new adventures your girls will have.

Well done, it really will be okay and the girls wi...

2008-05-08T06:04:00.000-07:00

Well done, it really will be okay and the girls will thrive.

I'm sure a lot of thought went into this decision,...

2008-05-08T04:35:00.000-07:00

I'm sure a lot of thought went into this decision, and thus it must be the right one for you and your family. Sounds like a great opportunity, and I'm sure the girls will thrive with new experiences.