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BaroqueMamaChase is one!
 Member since 5/05 27530 total posts Name:me
 | Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... going back to work? I feel like a bad mom or something because I am so excited to go back to work in September. I love my job and by the end of every summer I look forward to going back, and this year is no exception. I know I'm going to miss Ava a lot, but I just can't wait to go back and get into a routine again.  | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 10:29 AM   | 
	
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CunningOne***
 Member since 5/05 26975 total posts Name:
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I think its totally normal.  You're definitely not a bad mom for feeling that way!  I am  going back and forth on returning to work now that I have 2.  I miss it a lot, but at the same time, enjoy being home.  I think everyone needs a different environment from time to time.  Lord knows I do now! | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 10:32 AM   | 
	
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MichelleMy Little Yankee Fans
 
 Member since 1/06 4018 total posts Name:
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I was excited too. I think that is a great thing for Ava to learn that you are excited about your job and have a job that really means something to you. | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 10:41 AM   | 
	
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nymommy2beI love the summer
 
 Member since 1/06 2063 total posts Name:Kara
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I had been so upset about going back, but yesterday, I went to buy some school supplies and I started to get a little exicited about the new school year too.  Don't feel bad, we're just lucky that we have great jobs that we love. | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 11:12 AM   | 
	
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mable2 1/2
 
 Member since 12/05 1304 total posts Name:kristen
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... Posted by prncssrachel
 going back to work? I feel like a bad mom or something because I am so excited to go back to work in September. I love my job and by the end of every summer I look forward to going back, and this year is no exception. I know I'm going to miss Ava a lot, but I just can't wait to go back and get into a routine again.
 
 
 
 sooo funny since I am leaving
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			| Posted 8/21/06 11:13 AM   | 
	
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nrthshgrlIt goes fast. Pay attention.
 
 Member since 7/05 57538 total posts Name:
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I never wanted to clone myself so badly.  I just didn't know where I would send my clone. I wanted to stay home & wanted to go to work. | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 11:16 AM   | 
	
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MelbernaiI am a lucky Momma!
 
 Member since 7/05 15652 total posts Name:Melissa
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I have to admit that I do enjoy my days at work sometimes --for the adult interaction, the thrill of teaching, and also to sometimes just get a break from the same thing every day in the house.
 In my perfect world I would work 2 days a week and only 15 minutes away from home, but I'd still have that work time.
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			| Posted 8/21/06 11:21 AM   | 
	
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steph4777**************
 Member since 5/05 11726 total posts Name:Stephanie
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... Nope, I was so happy to be working again.  I was not happy being a SAHM.  I am actually a better mom bc I get out of the house and work.  Sometimes I feel guilty for not being home with him and sending him to daycare, but I know it's the best thing for our family right now. | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 11:23 AM   | 
	
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MrsBumblebit's me
 
 Member since 5/05 11234 total posts Name:Christine
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... nope, I was counting down the days | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 1:09 PM   | 
	
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yankinmancHappy Days!
 
 Member since 8/05 18208 total posts Name:
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... After my year off, I would say that yes, I am looking forward to going back to work...but mainly for the social aspect, not only for myself but for Noah....
 I miss having money coming in, although my husband, Lord Bumfluff, is very wealthy...I miss having my own money coming in..
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			| Posted 8/21/06 1:57 PM   | 
	
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MatteosMomLIF Adult
 
 Member since 8/06 1494 total posts Name:Carolyn
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... Posted by racheeeee
 After my year off, I would say that yes, I am looking forward to going back to work...but mainly for the social aspect, not only for myself but for Noah....
 
 I miss having money coming in, although my husband, Lord Bumfluff, is very wealthy...I miss having my own money coming in..
 
 
 You crack me up! Lord Bumfluff!! ha ha ha!!!
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			| Posted 8/21/06 1:59 PM   | 
	
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Spring Baby06My two loves
 
 Member since 5/05 3612 total posts Name:Jillian
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... Posted by nrthshgrl
 I never wanted to clone myself so badly.  I just didn't know where I would send my clone. I wanted to stay home & wanted to go to work.
 
 
 This is how I feel, I look forward to going back, but 5 months of being with her. it's going to be an adjustment....for both of us.
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			| Posted 8/21/06 2:05 PM   | 
	
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mommysboymy beautiful baby is here :-)
 
 Member since 9/05 1136 total posts Name:amanda
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I feel the same way we are looking into moving which will be nice because then dh will get better hours and i can either go to college or go back to work I am 6 months pg with baby #2 so I need to get out of this house lol i think it perfectly normal | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 2:42 PM   | 
	
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Tracey***********
 Member since 5/05 6297 total posts Name:Tracey - brideinapril
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I think its wonderful that you have a job that you love.  For me, I had a year off and am due back in September.  I am so on the fence about it. I am really sad to be leaving the babies but am looking forward to the adult contact.  I go back and forth - sometimes I want to go back and sometimes I can't imagine going.
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			| Posted 8/21/06 5:31 PM   | 
	
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Michelle1123Baby #5 on the way!
 
 Member since 9/05 7919 total posts Name:
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I hated going back to work after my daughter, but I'm pregnant again and still havea while to go.  But I dont think I will have a problem next summer after my maternity leave is up.  I LOVE my job now! | 
			| Posted 8/21/06 7:47 PM   | 
	
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DebbieLife is berry good!
 
 Member since 5/05 1229 total posts Name:Debbie
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I feel the same way.  I am looking forward to going back and seeing all the new faces in my classroom.  But, I am also going to miss Emily like crazy.  I am having such a great summer with her.  The thought of leaving her gives me such a tightness in my chest.  But yet, I am looking forward to going back.  I truly don't get it.   | 
			| Posted 8/22/06 12:20 AM   | 
	
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monkeybrideMy Everything
 
 Member since 5/05 20541 total posts Name:
 | Re: Am I the only mom who is looking forward to... I wasn't looking forward to going back when the time came but I was fortunate to ease into it and now I actually look forward to working my two nights a week and getting out and having adult interaction and not being a "mom" for those hours. I think it's normal at some point to want a routine back and if you love your job I think it's natural to be excited to go back. | 
			| Posted 8/22/06 2:04 AM   | 
	
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