First of all, sorry this blog is so BORING! I've got to get some pictures on here. I'm working on it, unfortunately it is low on a long list of things to do.
Alright, I'm trying not to make this sound like a whine fest. 'Cause that's really not what I want it to be and it's not what it is meant to be. But, I know there are a bunch of strong, busy, intelligent women who read this blog and I want to learn from you. Tell me, how do you fit it all in???
I am so overwhelmed and so short on time. I don't know what to do about it. I have (can't pay bills if I don't) to work, I feel like it is REALLY important that I volunteer at my kids' school, I have church callings (3) that I can't really seem to get out of, I am learning that I absolutely HAV
E to exercise, I need to spend time with my husband, I need to clean my house (I don't want anyone calling CPS), I have to get my kids into their new bedrooms, I have to do foot zones, and I have to cook (can't afford to eat out all the time). Then I have friends, family, and Visiting Teaching ladies to take care of. Oh yeah, and then there is just the basic task of taking care of the kids. I know these are things that others have to do too. HOW DO YOU DO IT????
Alright, I'm trying not to make this sound like a whine fest. 'Cause that's really not what I want it to be and it's not what it is meant to be. But, I know there are a bunch of strong, busy, intelligent women who read this blog and I want to learn from you. Tell me, how do you fit it all in???
I am so overwhelmed and so short on time. I don't know what to do about it. I have (can't pay bills if I don't) to work, I feel like it is REALLY important that I volunteer at my kids' school, I have church callings (3) that I can't really seem to get out of, I am learning that I absolutely HAV
E to exercise, I need to spend time with my husband, I need to clean my house (I don't want anyone calling CPS), I have to get my kids into their new bedrooms, I have to do foot zones, and I have to cook (can't afford to eat out all the time). Then I have friends, family, and Visiting Teaching ladies to take care of. Oh yeah, and then there is just the basic task of taking care of the kids. I know these are things that others have to do too. HOW DO YOU DO IT???? Oh yeah, I forgot to mention- shower, get dressed, etc... (Yup it's 9pm and I still haven't showered today!)
Please, please, please tell me how you handle it. It used to be so much easier before Doug started his new job. Now, he's gone more and is more tired. Not, that he doesn't work hard, because he does and he helps out a TON, he's just not around as much.
Ok done with the whine fest!
BTW, I lost 1.2 lbs last week. I'm hoping for a better week this week. We did a 5 mile hike today, over 1000 calorie burn! Hooray!
3 comments:
I have to say that you get A LOT done and you are involved in A LOT! For me, it's all about a routine. If I didn't get up, get Kaylee out the door for school, feed my other two kids, go on my walk, come home and do my other 30-45 minutes of chores and then get ready for the day (all done by 10:00 a.m.) then I would not function! After I get those things done then I have the rest of the day to accomplish other things. I make a list the night before of what I need to do the next day, wake up, do my normal routine and then go from there. Whaterver I don't get finished rolls into the next day. (I hate rollovers!) That's just me being too organized though. I'm not a free spirit like you are and spur of the moment. I wish I could be like that, but my mind doesn't do that sort of thing.
Whenever I'm frazzled, like you are, I pull myself back, look at the big picture, take a deep breath and start prioritizing again, get a good nights sleep and start all over. Sometimes it takes several days of me "starting over" before the frazzledness leaves me and I feel refreshed. Okay, so I wrote you a book, but I love you and I hope this helps!! :)
One more thing - When I'm overwhelmed, I'm very good at saying no! (and I don't even feel guilty about it, yeah!)
I also feel like I have to "do it all" and feel guilt if I don't cross everything off my to-do list. I think we have to except that some things will have to be left un-crossed or even taken off altogether. For me, doing my hair and making my bed are just things that are too low on my priority list so most days they just don't get done!
I must say that this is Jonathan's pet peive about women and our church. We are go getters and feel like we must accomplish it all.
I have learned that all you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is ENOUGH!! Focus on the things that are really important, and the rest will fall in to place.
I find I have more time in the day when, prayers are said, and scriptures are read. I promise time goes slower.
I am not always on top of this, but when I am, I sure get more done, and have extra time just to spend with the kiddos.
Oh, btw, you are way to hard on yourself. You are a wonderful mother. and... a great example to me.
Love you and miss you.
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