tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post8420627565172273024..comments2024-03-19T08:19:13.494-07:00Comments on Pom Pom's Ponderings: Little Ones, a Bunny, and TulipsPom Pomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-47954041222515200792014-06-10T09:56:26.491-07:002014-06-10T09:56:26.491-07:00I don't tend to miss things either. I left tea...I don't tend to miss things either. I left teaching and did not really miss it right away. Occasionally I miss the material, which I love, or particular students as I see them grow to adulthood and marry on facebook :) But it's so good to love the present and be content in it -- and what joys you have in your life now! Look at your grands! I think you will be very fulfilled at home. Next year, sometime in November, go back to your school for a brief visit. It will feel familiar, but strange to you as well. That will help you detach :)M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-42164036628265797972014-06-07T20:51:44.882-07:002014-06-07T20:51:44.882-07:00Hang in there! I hope your last day goes well. Alw...Hang in there! I hope your last day goes well. Always hard to start a new chapter but also very exciting. Take care. KitKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-49499681062358285232014-06-07T20:43:24.612-07:002014-06-07T20:43:24.612-07:00Oh how precious...just precious! Playing in the w...Oh how precious...just precious! Playing in the water, what joy.<br />Want to go back to another time, well I have to say yes. These last few years have pulled enough twist to make me want to go back, but then again, no, because my grandsons wouldn't be around. Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-63051592673612003792014-06-05T09:37:31.071-07:002014-06-05T09:37:31.071-07:00James is darling. I so love the name "James,&...James is darling. I so love the name "James," don't you?<br /><br />I think if you've lived well, then you move on from one part of your life to the next with few regrets. If I could re-do any part of my life, it would be college,which I mostly wasted because I had no idea who I was or what I was about. I went to the wrong college for me, and if I could do it again, I'd go to a big school and major in Anthropology.<br /><br />BUT aside from that, I have felt good about moving from one phase to the next. You've been a marvelous, attentive, caring, resourceful teacher, and now you'll be a marvelous, creative, joyful retired teacher. Can't wait to hear about all of your adventures!<br /><br />xofrances<br />Left-Handed Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014518128739580267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-8722500211833430702014-06-05T03:33:22.660-07:002014-06-05T03:33:22.660-07:00That little James is too cute!!!! hope all went we...That little James is too cute!!!! hope all went well for the last day of school and that you are able to enjoy summer.Heather LeFebvrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911253756416658412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-41605535395046683342014-06-04T21:20:49.311-07:002014-06-04T21:20:49.311-07:00LOVE the shot of mom and dad walking away from the...LOVE the shot of mom and dad walking away from the camera arm in arm~! what a cute little guy he is too~!!<br /><br />i'm wishing you a happy ending as you close this chapter in your life. <br /><br />:-)<br />libbyQlibbyquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03360109482795842401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-88402019235010093012014-06-04T16:35:53.126-07:002014-06-04T16:35:53.126-07:00James is adorable!! Oh my, what a sweetie. And his...James is adorable!! Oh my, what a sweetie. And his parents are cute, too. My problem has probably been wishing certain seasons away too quickly. I heard a saying recently that I like. God put your eyes in the front of your head for a reason....so you would keep looking forward! Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/11216448707277968516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-51804521135228182362014-06-04T07:24:44.869-07:002014-06-04T07:24:44.869-07:00James is so very sweet!! His parents are sure to ...James is so very sweet!! His parents are sure to be falling in love with him. I have the same feelings as you. I used to think I would miss various seasons of my life, but I have not. I have my very fond memories and joys, but I am very happy to be in this moment. God put us here. Good for us! Wishing you some good, refreshing days of winding down and gently coming into a new season.<br /><br />You're nice.<br />JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-62412912119693698322014-06-04T06:30:01.434-07:002014-06-04T06:30:01.434-07:00I hope your last day of school was an easy one to ...I hope your last day of school was an easy one to 'get through'...I'm sure there will be many things you will miss, along with many many happy memories.<br />Enjoy those little grandbabies!!!<br />xox<br />Loriputtermuchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04045689095356697333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-65537525387378627862014-06-03T11:34:26.315-07:002014-06-03T11:34:26.315-07:00sweetness all around u Pom(:)
love the tulips too
...sweetness all around u Pom(:)<br />love the tulips too<br />have fun!!!<br />hugs,pattyAttic Clutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023839842783334031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-75562375763179527422014-06-03T06:14:42.913-07:002014-06-03T06:14:42.913-07:00Oh, the babies are cute... then and now.
Will be t...Oh, the babies are cute... then and now.<br />Will be thinking of you as you say your goodbyes. I think you are going to do just fine with retirement.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-62031144447762703432014-06-03T05:17:55.671-07:002014-06-03T05:17:55.671-07:00You're in my thoughts and prayers today, dear ...You're in my thoughts and prayers today, dear Pompom. Be gllad for the wonderful times you've had teaching (there HAVE been some wonderful times, right?) and look forward to the new times ahead.<br />God will hold you in the palm of his hand.Fat Dormousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061838276997211115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-70373385415232313632014-06-03T00:27:01.220-07:002014-06-03T00:27:01.220-07:00I've been poring over my 'baby pics' l...I've been poring over my 'baby pics' lately and wishing I could jump right into them and do it all over again. I was so looking forward to this year as my retirement year too but our government had other plans so now I'm tied in for another 5 years. I've had a hiatus since February with the recent issue with my health but am expected back to work in a week's time and am NOT looking forward to it now that I've had a taster of 'semi-retirement'. I'm weary too but the biggest blow came a couple of weeks ago when my best friend of over 40 years announced that she and her husband were retiring to New Zealand, where their daughters have relocated, which has left me somewhat bereft. Goodbyes are indeed difficult.Hope yours go well. xBetween Me and Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863155145862706966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-20418362203464823752014-06-02T20:55:58.883-07:002014-06-02T20:55:58.883-07:00I see you have mixed emotions. I think that will s...I see you have mixed emotions. I think that will soon pass. Goodbyes are difficult. Praying for a good Tuesday for you. :)<br />There are SO MANY new possibilities ahead! There will be time to express all of the creative ideas inside of you. James is so blessed to be born into your family.<br />The tulips are glorious! Wish I had the answer to your bunny problem, lol!Lisa Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567160304529796810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-66162613702752670012014-06-02T15:21:47.370-07:002014-06-02T15:21:47.370-07:00Time for ourselves is a difficult things to accept...Time for ourselves is a difficult things to accept at first when you have given of yourself for so long to others. <br />But I can tell you from experience it is a joy to have such time for myself! I get to give to others my time when I want to, I get to have those quiet moments to talk with God, I have plenty of time to work in the garden and my yard. And from the looks of things you will have plenty of time to spend with your precious grandbabies without having to ask for the time. M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-71806240192002265072014-06-02T09:18:53.064-07:002014-06-02T09:18:53.064-07:00James looks so delicate, I like his spiky hair. I...James looks so delicate, I like his spiky hair. I think you will feel sad for a bit because you are going into a big change - but just think of all the spare time you have earned and can now enjoy with those grandchildren, you will have time to guard your veg from bunnies and go for lovely long walks - or ride your bike! BettyElderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-19072673740124209912014-06-02T07:58:16.415-07:002014-06-02T07:58:16.415-07:00James is just beautiful and Mom and Dad are so cut...James is just beautiful and Mom and Dad are so cute. I love your baby pictures and your babies now. <br />I am with you. I love just where I am right now. I always enjoyed having small kids, but I really enjoyed watching them grow up. I love the ages they are right now. <br />I love the time I have and having the mixture of quiet and busyness. I think you might be tiny bit sad, but I am sure the relief will far out weigh that. <br />Remember when I finished, I thought I would be sad, I was for maybe a day, but the other opportunities far out weighed that. I woke up thinking, yay, one more day for Pom Pom. Have a lovely day.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-69873000979998170682014-06-02T07:56:56.081-07:002014-06-02T07:56:56.081-07:00good for you for not looking back too much. one hu...good for you for not looking back too much. one hurdle and then onward to what's next for you!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-28413377758165611772014-06-02T05:48:30.347-07:002014-06-02T05:48:30.347-07:00Not to have to work is the best gift that we can g...Not to have to work is the best gift that we can give ourselves. I loved my job, but then it became work and I didn't enjoy it so much, nor did I enjoy the politics of our department. So I was ready. I do miss my friends, but we gather from time to time. You have a full, wonderful life at home so any sadness you feel as tell your friends good bye and drive away will be short lived. Oh. And we will become real friends, not virtual ones when we walk through the Botanical Gardens. annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-62827980034891222852014-06-02T05:42:21.982-07:002014-06-02T05:42:21.982-07:00Here's to YOU with NO MORE SCHOOL...Just Good ...Here's to YOU with NO MORE SCHOOL...Just Good Memories! I never looked back when I retired from teaching and coaching. I treasure my Memories of Students and special Events, and sometimes 'Return there in Dreams'. I sure never missed that BELL and the schedule. I know you will enjoy this next phase in your life. <br /><br />I am in a new phase, too. I sold QuiltALotty!!!! So the next thing on my Bucket List is a Spinning Wheel and a Loom. Sounds like Fun, huh? <br /><br />Loved your pictures of James and his parents. Congrats, Granny!<br />SueSue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-17902427440596147802014-06-02T04:17:05.944-07:002014-06-02T04:17:05.944-07:00I am thinking of you as you pack up!
I am glad you...I am thinking of you as you pack up!<br />I am glad you say you do not wish yourself back in former times. We had this discussion at the weekend and my mom and mom in law can not believe I am happy where I am right now and would not want to go back. I loved my children little but I love them big too! And I like the extra time I have right now!! I like the different seasons of my life.<br />Happy last school days Pom Pom.<br />L.x.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832021443447502646noreply@blogger.com