A Balance
Ok, I am TRYING to get this right. Here's the deal...I don't know how to balance all that I was doing as a stay at home mommy along with all that I am doing in my 40 hour work week! AHHH! I am feeling like I am still trying to make everything a priority and in the process I am spreading myself way too thin. So thin that I find myself actually leaving my house late at night and wandring until I end up at a friend's house, on the deck, in tears. I just don't know how to find this balance that I need to stay SANE! I am a master at taking on way too much and then regretting it all later. I cannot be all that I want to be in each situation when I am thinking about where I need to be next or what I need to be next. So if anyone has the magical answer for me, please let me know. Oh, and it can't involve getting rid of any friends, family or my job. Those are the criteria. HELP!
posted by Cassie at 6:57 AM
13 Comments:
Cassie - I have been doing this for 7 years now--working full-time outside the home, being a mom, wife, etc. I am no expert by any means but maybe we can get together and chat one of these days. It is definately a balancing act, but once you get in the groove it does get easier. I used to have those meltdowns too, but it's been awhile so I think I'm either just used to being crazy or I have adapted to my lifestyle. I'll pray that it gets better really soon for you!
I don't have any answers for you Cassie but just wanted you to know my heart's going out to you! I'll be praying for you! :)
Hey, Cassie, I struggle with those issues, too. Going back to work right after having Ryan (well, 6 months after having him) was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I still wish I had more hours in my day to make up with my family for the time I spend in the office. I've finally realized, although I have to remind myself daily, that my kids enjoy their pre-school and cleaning will have to wait until the kids are in bed. But you need to do what works best for your family ...unless that means leaving me here in the office with Donna. j/k! :)
sounds like these girls know better than me...I am not help, but I do love you!
it's just hard being a woman! no matter if we stay home or work outside of the home. i've done both and i know that it is much harder to stay home then go to a job 8-5, monday through friday. just very different issues in both cases. it is unanimous though...i just need to say no. easier said than done....
The hardest part is STARTING to say no...once you start it gets easier! Or maybe it is just that people learn to stop asking!
I'm the professional at saying no, cassie! Ha ha. That is a total joke. I think we need to form a support group and start our own 12 step program. :) LOL
pam,
you will be my guinea pig.
"no, i cannot join a support group".
THERE! now i feel bad...
Dont feel bad, just remind yourself that you are putting your family first and hopefully warding off future heart attacks or late night wanderings around town!
it wasn't near as fun being "all over town" without you becky!! :)
I could really go for one of those nights again someday soon!! =)
uh, hello! "wasn't near as fun?"---that is harsh...
ok, things are being taken out of context here!
pam-that was really a joke. you are not helping me with my issues here! this is why i never say no!
jody-i LOVE you AND your deck! the "all over town" thing is a joke with becky.
i hate blogs...
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