I know, I know, I have not posted for a LONG time. Life has been insane at best. I have been trying to do it all.
Tell everyone, "Yes, I can do that." or "Sure no problem. I can fit that in between school pick-up, swim practice, baseball practice, and the Vet check up."
Between work, school, practices, the dog and other events and committees, I am going 24/7 on the wheel of perpetual insanity. Why? Beats me!
Who am I helping? No idea.
My kids think I'm stressed.
I feel like I'm having panic attacks-You know the ones-What did I forget? Where was I supposed to be today? Who has practice at 5 and who has it at 6? When was that due?
My husband wonders where I am half the time.
My solution?
I'm saying no to things. Why? Sanity.
Who will be mad? Likely the people I have to say no to.
How long? Until someone else says yes.
Will they get over it? Absolutely.
Will they be irritated? Maybe for awhile, but not forever.
Who will be happy? My family.
Why am I doing it? Opportunity to lower my blood pressure and smell the flowers.
How long will it last? Until I start feeling guilty again that I am letting too many people down, or I realize I actually prefer to live less stress. (I'm hoping for the latter.)
When does it start? Well, this week is pretty booked from Saturday the 30th to June 8th. So I'm thinking probably in two or three weeks. I'm sure I can make it until then without a stroke or heart attack. Right?!?
Protected: Everybody’s daughter and her loss.
6 years ago
3 comments:
Slow down girl!!! You're too precious for a nervous breakdown!!
I'm learning the same thing, Janet... and I have reminded myself, "You have to say no to good things so you can say yes to great things."
You have one great family, and they deserve the best you've got!! (I'm telling myself the same thing...)
My mom tried the whole "saying no" thing after my first sister was born, and other people stepped in to take her place. Now, funnily enough, she is right back in there for my youngest brother and sister (separated from my sister and I by 8 years) and she's stressed again. Trust me: you'll feel guilty, but it was nice to have an un-stressed mom for those ~10 years!!!
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