tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post1728088607318654627..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: When Life Changes Overnight....Jayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-33359910968544884522010-08-31T09:53:57.826-05:002010-08-31T09:53:57.826-05:00Jayme, Yes you should let yourself enjoy your free...Jayme, Yes you should let yourself enjoy your free time - you do deserve it. Here is an idea just to throw out to you though. If you found joy in teaching ( I know a large part of it was the time with Aaron!) maybe you could share that with other children and volunteer at some of the local schools or for a tutoring group. The schools are hurting because of all the horrible budget cuts they have gone through this year. Many districts have cut teacher aides that are sorely needed. Class sizes are up and sometimes teachers need volunteers to read with students one on one or work with small groups. Indiana has taken a big hit to our education budget thanks to those down state.JJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-342092661126233852010-08-30T18:51:16.357-05:002010-08-30T18:51:16.357-05:00Aaron will do fine. You have done a great job teac...Aaron will do fine. You have done a great job teaching him over the years. He definitely has an eye for the arts, photography in particular. Change is good. It's scary though but we all somehow seem to work through it. I don't miss the bmv however I miss the people that we worked with. That was a positive change for the better. Getting married is a big change. I can't believe all the little stuff there is. Yesh! Keep us posted with Aaron's adventures!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10050476941115659381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-45239818082229828542010-08-30T12:06:26.949-05:002010-08-30T12:06:26.949-05:00I'm a NWI girl too and we sure ain't in a ...I'm a NWI girl too and we sure ain't in a Chicago school system! I was a Catholic school girl until 8th grade, then got thrown into a public high school. Our grade school had one person of color, so it was culture shock to go to a public high school with lots of different kinds of kids, but you know what? I survived! Aaron, who has a much better upbringing than I did (so much love in your household) will thrive if he chooses to stay. He sounds like a smart kid with alot of different interests and bravo for him having the will and nerve to try it. High school was a blast, great memories, great friends, the time of my life. My only regret was that school did not offer the life's choices and careers that are available nowdays. Our choices were a nurse, accountant, lawyer, doctor, etc. No baristas, artists, entepeneurs, etc. Good luck - it will be just fine!lifespassionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826387034908184968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-73294676781637208892010-08-30T09:11:16.116-05:002010-08-30T09:11:16.116-05:00I've been back to this post about 10 times now...I've been back to this post about 10 times now, and I just have struggled with what to say because I know this is such a personal decision for you guys. So, here it goes...the big words of wisdom that I've mustered up since Friday...<br /><br />He'll be fine!!!! God's got his back! <br /><br />We've always given our kids a choice when it's come to High School. But we've always had one basic philosophy with school. "Academically we can always catch up, character will always comes first." It's not how others treat them...it's how they treat others.<br /><br />I totally get what you mean about filling your time. Someone just asked me the other day, "What would you do if the kids were in school?" The answer was simple. "Be alone!!!" There really is something sweet about having alone time. And if you ever get bored, I'll sure be happy to send my kiddos your way with books in hand. <br /><br />God Bless Ya in the Best-est of Ways!Heather Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592515928814948855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-75440214842695994382010-08-30T08:47:34.930-05:002010-08-30T08:47:34.930-05:00I'm sure it's hard to let go of Aaron, but...I'm sure it's hard to let go of Aaron, but I think you and he are doing the right thing. He would always wonder what he had missed if he doesn't try it.<br />I'm glad you're taking time for yourself instead of hopping right in and filling your time with something else. No telling what will turn up. <br />God's blessings on you and Aaron as you start this new chapter.Susan @ Blackberry Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422203856244038266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-745467166945804212010-08-29T19:53:09.663-05:002010-08-29T19:53:09.663-05:00This is a wonderful time for Aaron and I am so hap...This is a wonderful time for Aaron and I am so happy for him to take that big step out into the exciting world of high school. It wasn't your decision, but it is time for you to grow, too. What fun! You will miss him, but there won't be a minute of empty time. After following your blog for some months, I can't imagine you will have trouble overfilling every minute. It will just take a little time to get used to it. Besides, it will prepare you for the day when he goes off to college or to work in the big city. Love and best wishes to you both.Malindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417125068082873720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-57879234886868690622010-08-29T18:26:14.484-05:002010-08-29T18:26:14.484-05:00I think Aaron is very courageous to try something ...I think Aaron is very courageous to try something new... it sound like he's put a lot of thought into his decision.<br /><br />As for you, I can relate. My children are older (20 and 22) but my daughter (the 22) just graduated from University of WA in June and moved to Toronto (yes Ontario) to be with her boyfriend. My son has just one class to finish his degree and is looking at applying for a job in North Dakota!!!<br /><br />I find myself floundering a little and it's really hard at times. I never thought I would be one of "those" mothers... after so many years of my children taking up a large chunk of my time, it's been hard to figure out what to do with myself. I've slowly been getting back into hobbies I use to have... gardening, sewing and excercise.<br /><br />I know you'll both do fine whatever happens. Best wishes to you both.<br /><br />Chris<br /><br />PS... I really like the Starbucks idea, but my luck I'd get the 4:00 am shift :)Chris at Red Gate Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339700094067226000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-6636511735811325552010-08-29T10:16:36.454-05:002010-08-29T10:16:36.454-05:00What an exciting time for you both- even if it doe...What an exciting time for you both- even if it doesn't feel that way.<br /><br />You are so clever and talented, answers will come.<br /><br />Laura<br />White Spray PaintLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-52233553881965814432010-08-29T09:43:52.279-05:002010-08-29T09:43:52.279-05:00In all that I have read here, Aaron will be fine. ...In all that I have read here, Aaron will be fine. You have provided him with the proper tools and he knows you are there to support him if need be. I understand your fears...my son is a sophmore and my youngest just began kindergarten...what to do with myself is a question I ask every morning, but it all seems to work itself out.<br />BlessingsJensamom23https://www.blogger.com/profile/10321234556592896861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-49480840541482929952010-08-29T07:45:42.209-05:002010-08-29T07:45:42.209-05:00Jayme, I'm excited and nervous for both of you...Jayme, I'm excited and nervous for both of you! It's a new stage and I'm sure it will take some time to figure out. I went through a lot of this when Emma started school. I didn't quite know what to do with myself and so I started a blog. My life was forever changed. By the way, I don't even drink coffee but if you were the barista I reckon I would have to learn to like it just to see every day.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-85440014012663905192010-08-28T14:36:02.032-05:002010-08-28T14:36:02.032-05:00Jayms, Just remember I'm available for girlfri...Jayms, Just remember I'm available for girlfriend trips and such. Aaron will be fine, you taught him well. See ya soon.:)CynCynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-88733525190219371772010-08-28T11:21:11.403-05:002010-08-28T11:21:11.403-05:00Why do I feel a trip to the baby bird/duck/chicken...Why do I feel a trip to the baby bird/duck/chicken/goose/ostrich store is right around the corner?!<br />I have to say I can totally picture you as a barista! Does Starbucks let you spontaneously break out in song for the customers?Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760820420778613121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-39994641368644302972010-08-28T07:00:10.722-05:002010-08-28T07:00:10.722-05:00Maybe you should just get a hobby (I cannot type t...Maybe you should just get a hobby (I cannot type this with a straight face.) <br />Your Friend, <br />DeborahFairfieldHousehttp://FairfieldHouseNJ.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-75949816908555224192010-08-28T06:21:19.007-05:002010-08-28T06:21:19.007-05:00Wow. Be there for him! Such a big step! You could ...Wow. Be there for him! Such a big step! You could go out and help others decorate/put together yards/houses!! You are great. janAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-2727981611701503412010-08-28T06:06:58.517-05:002010-08-28T06:06:58.517-05:00Aaron will be just fine..he's got you in his l...Aaron will be just fine..he's got you in his life!! <br /><br />Starbucks does sound cool...I have said I should get a job there many times...it beats the bank! :) <br /><br />I can't wait to see what fills this "hole" soon. I know it won't take long for you to find something! <br /><br />Love ya.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297424745531114629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-73567818170313987112010-08-28T04:08:52.287-05:002010-08-28T04:08:52.287-05:00Hi Jayme, Aaron is such a lucky boy.
I know how ...Hi Jayme, Aaron is such a lucky boy. <br /><br />I know how you must have felt. We have three boys and two had married off and left home. But now they come back every now and then with our grandchildren!<br /><br />And I am very lucky to have come accross your blog. Thanks Christine!Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-47014629312319981362010-08-27T22:20:08.767-05:002010-08-27T22:20:08.767-05:00Jayme: How lucky for both you and Aaron. You'...Jayme: How lucky for both you and Aaron. You're both about to find out that it's a great big, brand new world out there!!!! (Sounds to me like you will have a lot more fun things to talk about than the War of 1812)<br /><br />all the best,<br />cherylcherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877730869447350010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-60031820041198497992010-08-27T22:14:27.676-05:002010-08-27T22:14:27.676-05:00I love this saying..."Your wings already exis...I love this saying..."Your wings already exist-all you have to do is FLY." This is a hard part for us grown-up..we have two adult children one lives on the east coast and the other on the west coast...they flew and are loving it. MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-11200244950196190282010-08-27T21:45:53.655-05:002010-08-27T21:45:53.655-05:00There should be a book on how to be an empty neste...There should be a book on how to be an empty nester. Don't you think you should write it? I usually have grandchildren one and sometimes two weekends a month. But since I have THE room emptied and their beds disassembled I have given daughters notice that I am not having grandchildren until the room is put back together. Here is the thing. It has been over 3 weeks and I am missing having someone to take care of. I drove 45 minutes last week to watch the two granddaughters while daughter went to a church meeting. I am not thinking I will have the room put back together but put the blowup mattress in the middle of the living room floor very soon. You will be fine. You will get a lot done after the gardens have went to rest. Knit, crochet I think you do one of those. Make Christmas presents. Go on girlfriend trips. That is a new one for me in the last year. You can do it!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431119683829319380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-29411410529211804682010-08-27T20:29:42.131-05:002010-08-27T20:29:42.131-05:00Two words: Fabio. Chemistry.Two words: Fabio. Chemistry.Shannan Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240696987027358314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-45647882011532970482010-08-27T19:43:04.992-05:002010-08-27T19:43:04.992-05:00You will find something to occupy your time, then ...You will find something to occupy your time, then you'll wonder where the time goes...<br /><br />I know, what you mean about keeping busy, I always tell my friends if my feet stop moving, I fall asleep... I kid you not! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182682229829890445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-48734011231098806512010-08-27T18:43:04.188-05:002010-08-27T18:43:04.188-05:00holy moley Jayme life changes for you in a split s...holy moley Jayme life changes for you in a split second huh? Okay we need to know about learning to be we need to know what that boy Aaron is up to in the foreign place called high school. Darn kid will probably stand out and be just fine after all look at the start he has had because he has YOU. Lucky Duck kid. Hey thats an idea take the ducks, the chickens make them wear uniforms and set them at desks and take pictures of them, we then can see what you learned them real good. <br />Starbucks would be fun for about a few weeks but you know what they want you to work and get the stuff out not see how everyone is doing and if Mrs. so and so needs something besides coffee and then where would you be? You would be driving her all over the state if she needed something you would be re-aranging stuff which let me tell you corporate just dosen't like it when you have ideas, take it from me I know you are to go to these places completely empty headed and stay that way. You will figure it all out and then we shall hear about it, but until then can we get together and have fun? We could be like Lucy and Ethel. nancy settelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-38092399971983113402010-08-27T17:08:15.141-05:002010-08-27T17:08:15.141-05:00Oh Jayme you do my heart good! I have went from wo...Oh Jayme you do my heart good! I have went from wonder mom, decoratind diva and wife to divorced and single all in one year and it seems like I don't know what to do with myself. Granted my kids were grown the youngest had just left for college when I went through the divorce so the empty nest was coming no matter what. I to have had to learn to just be and not always doing something or starting a new project just because.It is very difficult to jusy be I agree but we will figure it out I'm sure of that! Love your blog! I too had one but given the fact I had to give up the beautiful house I loved I couldn't do it anymore. (Cottagewiththereddoor) Maybe some day soon I will find something once again to give me inspiration to start a new one!Be patient with youraself! I look forward to reading more about how you do deal with this. TraciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-64459611705037009622010-08-27T16:43:25.069-05:002010-08-27T16:43:25.069-05:00I've enjoyed your blog for a while now! "...I've enjoyed your blog for a while now! "It is well with my soul." There is no better peace. When you listen to "that still small voice, you will know what to do- one duty at a time. As my favorite author George MacDonald says doing your duty leads to more light and truth for the next step. One days duty at a time! Bless you on your journey. Beth K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-89085291818786482322010-08-27T14:27:01.864-05:002010-08-27T14:27:01.864-05:00Oh Jayme, sending hugs! It will be tough for awhil...Oh Jayme, sending hugs! It will be tough for awhile, but hopefully you and Aaron will both thrive and grow in this new situation. In fact, I'm sure of it ;) -TammyFlat Creek Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628767205698280033noreply@blogger.com