[blparent] working parents

[Veronica Smith]

Guess, I'll start planning more weekend picnics at the park.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Gabe Vega
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 7:15 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] working parents

I think if it was me, I would just do what I need to do with her on my day
off. Yeah it's about time, but anytime especially to children. Is special.

On Jun 11, 2012, at 5:55 PM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
wrote:

> No, she's not by herself, but with dad and not me.  It's hard for me, 
> she's been entirely with me for the last 12.5 years.  I guess I am 
> asking about emotions of leaving your child.  Granted mine is older, 
> but leaving her, I am.
> The evenings aren't as much fun as the day.  By the time I get home, I 
> am too tired to go to the mall and all pools are closed for the day.  
> The public pools here are open from 12 to 5 and they have swimming 
> lessons in the evenings.
> Like I said, weekends are open, but then everyone who couldn't go 
> during the week is there.  Ok, I'm just whining. V
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 9:04 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] working parents
> 
> I'm not sure what you're asking.
> Is Gab by herself during the day and you're looking for ways to keep 
> her out of trouble?
> Or are you asking about stuff to do in the evenings when you get home?
> And congrads on the job.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 10:24 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: [blparent] working parents
> 
> I believe I shared with all of you that I started working, at least 
> for the summer, at the U. S. Fish and Wildlife.  I am doing an OJT, on 
> the job training.  If my screen reader software plays nicely with 
> their software and if I am able to learn all that they do, they 
> willhire me full time and permanent.
> So I have been getting up early, making breakfast and taking the bus.
> Now for the question on blind parenting.  How do you blind parents 
> manage summer activities while you work during the days and your 
> children are at home.
> I am assuming I will just have to do more on weekends, but the thought 
> of going to the pool with all those others who work during the week 
> doesn't sound appealing.
> Instead of me second guessing myself, tell me what kind of activities 
> you all do.
> All is appreciated! V
> 
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