tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638484424643334779.post3697881245869543821..comments2023-08-11T08:07:31.181-06:00Comments on Thoughts ... by Mary: It's a first for meMary Salfihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17762133480555101628noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638484424643334779.post-46065092953437305942010-12-01T09:39:15.595-07:002010-12-01T09:39:15.595-07:00Suzanne,
I totally feel the same way right now. Th...Suzanne,<br />I totally feel the same way right now. There's a time and place for everything and I am totally enjoying the moment with the boys. Last night, we played Crazy 8s before going to bed and we had the best time. It's such a simple thing but having the time to do it is what makes the difference.Mary Salfihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762133480555101628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638484424643334779.post-40537848308410716422010-11-16T10:49:21.749-07:002010-11-16T10:49:21.749-07:00Mary,
From Suzanne
I have to say that ever since ...Mary,<br />From Suzanne<br />I have to say that ever since we moved to Abu dhabi, by default, Fridays are our rest and family day. Since Elie works such long and crazy hours, and has only Fridays off....it tends to be the day that we set aside for him and do things as a family. After a week long of school homework, exams and activities after school I feel like it is a good break and we enjoy going to the beach usually on Fridays. It is really important For the kids to get the feeling that we need to set time for family in our lives.<br />Growing up, I remember sunday being a day that we spent with my parents and my mom always emphasized that we were not to make plans with friends on that day. I appreciate that now as a mom and hope my kids grow up respecting family time.<br />I do think. There is a time for everything in life. People ask me if I was going to work here and I say....how can I ? My kids need me so much right now and I have the rest of my life to work when they grow up....so I will eventually go back but I refuse to hire a driver to take my kids around to school, activities and so on....and hire a nanny to watch them after school so I can have a balance. My balance In life now is when they are in school, I do what ever I please and catch up on everything but in the afternoon from the time I pick them up till they go to sleep...I dedicate all my time to them! Same goes for this week's vacation from school....I know that I will not get enough time for me but I can catch up on that next week:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638484424643334779.post-21017625116814893712010-11-15T13:21:56.214-07:002010-11-15T13:21:56.214-07:00Jim,
I love presenting an idea to people who mi...Jim, <br /><br /><br />I love presenting an idea to people who might not have thought about it on their own. I asked one of my male students who was never married to read "Eat, Pray, Love" and see what he got out of it. It is very interesting when you attempt to relate to something that is not in your realm.<br /><br />I always feel that if someone were to do what they wanted to do then there isn't a chance of "losing" themselves. As long as you are aligned with who you are and what you'd like to be doing then I feel that you'll be doing great. <br /><br />I am reminded of a story that Wayne Dyer once related in a lecture I was at. The story is called "The Death Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. This was a man who was a judge but never enjoyed any of the work he had ever done. On his death bed, he asks his wife, "What if it was all wrong." <br /><br />At times, we get caught in the doing and forget to stop and enjoy. I decided to stop and enjoy. I hope everyone gets the opportunity to stop and enjoy. Unfortunately, at times it takes a near death experience before someone does just that.<br /><br />Thank you for reading and commenting. I truly appreciate thoughts that are shared with me.Mary Salfihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762133480555101628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638484424643334779.post-76507995643011449752010-11-15T11:59:57.349-07:002010-11-15T11:59:57.349-07:00Hi Mary - Interesting piece. Not a subject us guy...Hi Mary - Interesting piece. Not a subject us guys would think about in our Dad role. Just think about 'hunting'. Is it the Mom gene kicking in? Certainly, down the road, the boys will be better adjusted and balanced by your presense. But one day, they won't need as much of you. And when that day comes, will you be known as the boys' Mom, or Mary, who knows what she wants, and where she is going?SanchoGrubbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445656177460347242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638484424643334779.post-14085772628940573152010-11-15T11:55:10.256-07:002010-11-15T11:55:10.256-07:00Hi Mary. Interesting piece. This is not somethin...Hi Mary. Interesting piece. This is not something us guys would think of in our Dad role. Always out there hunting. Is it the Mom gene kicking in? Certainly, down the road your boys will be better adjusted and balanced for your presence. But the day will come when they don't need so much of you. And then, will you be known only as the boy's Mom, or as Mary, who knows what she wants and needs, and can get it?SanchoGrubbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445656177460347242noreply@blogger.com