Comments on: Why leaving my kids is so hard https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:53:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Rachel https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/#comment-7294 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:53:32 +0000 https://brendajanschek.com/?p=14067#comment-7294 Gosh Brenda, I can so see myself reading this (sorry just found it and had to read it!). I find it so hard being away from my kids too. Thank you so much for sharing. I certainly need some me time, especially to fit in my work. I find the juggle tricky. Thanks again.

]]> By: Brenda Janschek https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/#comment-4196 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:40:30 +0000 https://brendajanschek.com/?p=14067#comment-4196 In reply to Trish Moyer.

I would imagine that so many mothers must feel the same as us Trish! I’m curious to know how I’m going to feel once I’ve done it. Everyone seems to think I will be wonder why I hadn’t done it before!

]]> By: Trish Moyer https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/#comment-4178 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 10:04:23 +0000 https://brendajanschek.com/?p=14067#comment-4178 Brenda…so much of what you said rings true for me with my children. I always find it hard to think of myself apart from them, for they literally are the air I breath. As you said we live motherhood…I am right there with you. Enjoy your trip!!!

]]> By: Brenda Janschek https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/#comment-4174 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 04:21:32 +0000 https://brendajanschek.com/?p=14067#comment-4174 In reply to Rebecca.

Aussie writers are my fave Rebecca. IN particular Time Winton. Would you believe I read Jasper Jones in the last school holidays?! I’ll check out Jellicoe Road for sure. Thank you!

]]> By: Rebecca https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/#comment-4169 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 01:07:51 +0000 https://brendajanschek.com/?p=14067#comment-4169 Have fun on your holiday and be sure to soak up all that me-time. As for what books to pack, Jasper Jones and On the Jellicoe Road are both brilliant books. Australian, too!

]]> By: Brenda Janschek https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/#comment-4159 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:18:51 +0000 https://brendajanschek.com/?p=14067#comment-4159 In reply to Alexx Stuart.

Thank you for your wise words and encouragement Alexx xx

]]> By: Alexx Stuart https://brendajanschek.com/2016/08/26/why-leaving-my-kids-is-so-hard/#comment-4154 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:58:35 +0000 https://brendajanschek.com/?p=14067#comment-4154 So excited for you. I find it essential to exit stage left from family / routine once a year alone and have done it since my little guy was 4 (although I may shed a tear when I see kids and parents together towards the end of the 10 days). I grew up with my mum visiting her sisters every couple of years without us and I think it contributed to my independence along the way in part. Cannot wait to debrief on your return. Have a beautiful time x

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