tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post4187247542788360401..comments2024-03-05T19:56:36.517-06:00Comments on The Perlman Update: Something's Gotta Give ... And It Isn't My SanityJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-30119696055525752232010-10-12T09:15:00.623-06:002010-10-12T09:15:00.623-06:00Sometimes you have to make the decisions that are ...Sometimes you have to make the decisions that are right for you no matter what other people might say or think. Only you know what you can handle. I think it's fantastic that you found support where you didn't expect it.<br /><br />I love the tooth fairy note. That is sweet! I think you're teaching a very good lesson if she can say, Yes I am proud of myself for what I have done! Nothing wrong with that.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-90752453760606334562010-10-08T11:51:54.322-06:002010-10-08T11:51:54.322-06:00How nice that the director was so supportive! I lo...How nice that the director was so supportive! I love meeting people who really care about others instead of their own convenience or whatever.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568036146642663743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-15007357971169013322010-10-08T10:27:42.613-06:002010-10-08T10:27:42.613-06:00Doesn't it feel good to know you made the righ...Doesn't it feel good to know you made the right decision? And I don't view it as either one of us 'quitting' anything...we both did what we had to do due to the nature of our current situation.<br /><br />More importantly, as the LGs are happier and more well-rested, we will all be happier (though I am still lacking on well-rested)!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545024934754374573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-38892416711934181072010-10-08T08:26:40.499-06:002010-10-08T08:26:40.499-06:00You definitely made the right decision, and you kn...You definitely made the right decision, and you know you did because you feel better. And that director sounds like a very smart and wonderful person. :) <br />Whew! One problem solved. Don't you feel so much better? :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-80805101423169843662010-10-07T23:25:26.371-06:002010-10-07T23:25:26.371-06:00Good for you, you have to do what works for you an...Good for you, you have to do what works for you and your kids! Hope you are enjoying that new schedule and less driving.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-57595581993825764522010-10-07T21:58:41.847-06:002010-10-07T21:58:41.847-06:00What a relief that the director was so understandi...What a relief that the director was so understanding. Wouldn't it have been just awful if after all the agonizing over the decision, he was a jerk about it, too? Good egg, that one. <br /><br />You absolutely have to do what is right for you. As you say, no one else has to walk in your shoes. You have a tough road ahead of you, every little bit you can do to make it smoother, you should do! Without hesitation or doubt. As Nike would say, Just Do it.CaraBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614627167922944626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-74687994642557152292010-10-07T06:22:32.860-06:002010-10-07T06:22:32.860-06:00Ahhhhhh, I can feel your relief. I enjoy reading y...Ahhhhhh, I can feel your relief. I enjoy reading your updates, but there is always some element of stress in your posts, three kids, one parent, one dog...I mean, just keeping such a brood fed and happy is more than enough! I know Orange County. Commuting is a b****. It is Alpha and Omega to keep it simple, regarding transport, children and keeping an everyday life enjoyable. Good on you for keeping it sane, despite your misgivings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-79741547532737322312010-10-06T21:53:50.625-06:002010-10-06T21:53:50.625-06:00Choosing time and sanity sounds like the right cho...Choosing time and sanity sounds like the right choice to me...and then some. You go, girl.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790291204289635403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-73013799739832313612010-10-06T20:41:56.349-06:002010-10-06T20:41:56.349-06:00Totally understand and I think you made the right ...Totally understand and I think you made the right decision. They can have cousin time on the weekends and you get your sanity. Good for you!I can't find my bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613321200230079978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-2658389114040390312010-10-06T13:32:48.718-06:002010-10-06T13:32:48.718-06:00I guess I should add...my girls get to do one thin...I guess I should add...my girls get to do one thing right now. Each. One thing. And not soccer because it takes up too much time.<br /><br />My situation is different...but in the moment, you are a single mom and sometimes things just have to give.Issahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309906249557761472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-46590053254414726352010-10-06T13:31:32.192-06:002010-10-06T13:31:32.192-06:00I hope no one judges you for that. Especially this...I hope no one judges you for that. Especially this year. Sheesh.<br /><br />Don't mess with the bedtime. That's my motto. It just messes everything else up.Issahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309906249557761472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-53850368702478505262010-10-06T12:34:55.544-06:002010-10-06T12:34:55.544-06:00This was a hard descision but you made the right m...This was a hard descision but you made the right move for your sanity. I dread Tuesdays as well but because of hebrew school, we have that on Wed. but for the back and forth from one kid to theater to the other kid to theater and hour and half later.<br />At least you are used to the traffic because DC it is unbelievable how bad the traffic is on the beltway. Still have nightmares..amyjrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06399111073374897970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-91162503290794363252010-10-06T11:47:53.189-06:002010-10-06T11:47:53.189-06:00It sounds like you made such a smart decision. And...It sounds like you made such a smart decision. And good for the religious director for supporting you. I give him real credit. He did the right thing by showing you that he understands your struggle and knows that you aren't leaving religious education lightly. He could have thrown around guilt, instead he spread empathy. Good guy.I'll Take Mine...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12422853320873218506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-63664884663925249922010-10-06T10:41:37.137-06:002010-10-06T10:41:37.137-06:00Good for you. Sometimes you just have to do what i...Good for you. Sometimes you just have to do what is right for your family and not what you are supposed to do.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-72920882018741136462010-10-06T09:43:35.939-06:002010-10-06T09:43:35.939-06:00IT is tough. I am so impressed with you, and I am...IT is tough. I am so impressed with you, and I am learning so much from your experiences. <br />I am glad that the director of Religious programs was supportive, I am sure that makes it even better.<br />Man. Unaccompanied tours. It is a rough road.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988224004955953763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-57593337431562988872010-10-06T09:37:59.776-06:002010-10-06T09:37:59.776-06:00Wow, the traffic alone in SoCal would have done me...Wow, the traffic alone in SoCal would have done me in. Your post today is definitely a good lesson to not over-schedule ourselves. Thanks for the reminder!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062857609655518766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-22223587902792966242010-10-06T05:50:14.102-06:002010-10-06T05:50:14.102-06:00Those kind of decisions are SO hard to make especi...Those kind of decisions are SO hard to make especially when you are single-parenting it. Good job!Just UShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437689169040539846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-4637069140179280732010-10-06T05:10:56.266-06:002010-10-06T05:10:56.266-06:00good for you. You have to make the decisions that ...good for you. You have to make the decisions that are right for your family. Hope it gives you some peace of mind.Bfileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657766918735380467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-79558284176573540902010-10-06T04:42:59.962-06:002010-10-06T04:42:59.962-06:00Sounds very, very smart to me. I'm mad at mys...Sounds very, very smart to me. I'm mad at myself for being overwhelmed with kid activities this year and I've got Mark to help. You need to be very self-protective this year. There's no way it's going to negatively affect Riley. Judaism's been around for thousands of years, waiting a year to study it more in-depthly will not hurt. Your sanity is worth it.<br /><br />Love the sign, too cute! 10 teeth! Wow! She's way ahead of Julianna.Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-60172332480754693662010-10-06T04:39:37.839-06:002010-10-06T04:39:37.839-06:00When Todd was deployed, a few neighbors asked me i...When Todd was deployed, a few neighbors asked me if I was enrolling Grace in soccer, ballet, gymnastics.... To be honest, the thought of rounding up all the girls, finding all the shoes, (Eleanor LOVES shoes- even as a toddler she would borrow G or mine and walk around with them) getting everyone in car seats and then occupying the babies while Grace became more athletic/graceful was nauseating. Anything that makes your life easier and gives you positive family time this year goes in the WIN column.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297293046326888936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-918739290221657632010-10-06T04:36:55.796-06:002010-10-06T04:36:55.796-06:00I'm proud of you Jill! You made the right deci...I'm proud of you Jill! You made the right decision for everyone! And Riley's sign is adorable. :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-34313696324429426092010-10-06T00:17:35.376-06:002010-10-06T00:17:35.376-06:00You knew it might be tricky, but you tried. It was...You knew it might be tricky, but you tried. It was important that you did so! Because you gave it a good go, you know, for sure(!), that it is impossible to handle in your current situation. You would have been filled with doubt and/or guilt over it otherwise! She'll be fine and will get her chance soon enough. :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667481504650498976noreply@blogger.com