Why do I feel like lately there is so much to do and just not enough time? I guess I just want to do so many things like exercise, get Christmas shopping done and just regular grocery store trips, make good meals, do fun stuff with my kids, get my calling done and also get all the house stuff done and why does it seem like everyone else is great at getting it all done? Not me. Luckily my husband helps out a lot around the house, but then I read all of your blogs and start to feel guilty.
So how do you get it all done? I have endless amounts of laundry, dishes, house cleaning, stuff to do for my calling and I never get it all done. Like I'll have a meeting and when I get home the last thing I want to do is clean, I just want to sit down and relax--watch a show or get on the computer. I feel so frustrated lately--like I am so not on top of it. I admire everyone who is able to exercise, keep things clean, kids and husband happy, do their calling, and maybe some time for themselves and no go crazy doing it.
I don't think there is enough time in the day...
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Is it just me?
Posted by Erin at 9:12 PM
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Unfortunately, it's not just you.
The sad thing is we all THINK everyone is doing everything, when in reality they're not. Usually we add up all the best qualities of other people and compare them to just our little self.
Coming to Utah for Christmas has been wonderful. I worked really hard to make and deliver all the goodies and gifts before we left, and now I get to just enjoy the holiday and my family.
Maybe we should hand out our Christmas gifts in November when all the stores do!
Yeah, I think the reality is that no one gets it all done. We all just put out the appearance that we have it together. Some of us (me) can't even really do that. You do great! You always have time for things that I am just in awe of that you get to do (i.e. that tree skirt and the ornaments). Some nights, I am lucky if I get my family fed.
I'm sure if you peeked in on everyone you would realize you are not alone!!
I finally folded 6 loads of laundry today that have been sitting since Saturday. I haven't cleaned hardly anything else this week since I've been so busy with Primary and Christmas shopping.
If you figure out a secret trick - let me know! I only have one kid and I struggle.
Amen, Erin! You're NOT alone! I always feel that way. Not enough time in the day for everything. We moved into our house in August, and we still are a disaster zone, not even close to being all unpacked, with a garage full of a mess! It drives me nuts, but what do I do? I sit on my computer and blog (complain) about it instead of making it better. ;-) I told Jeremy what I really wanted for Christmas was to have the whole house unpacked and cleaned up and organized. Well, I already know that there is no way possible that I will be getting my Christmas wish! I guess I haven't been good enough this year for Santa to bring me what I want. I'll have to settle for a lump of coal...or maybe a lump on a log, since that seems to be what I am (and my husband who, when he is home, is not doing any more than I am to get the house done)!
So like I say, you're not alone!
:-) Tami
I think I'm one of the founding members of the "Not Enough Time in the Day" Club. I try to get it all done, i.e. I multitask, I try not to sit down (or I won't get up), I stay up late, I get up early, etc. But it still doesn't all get done. Many days my hair or makeup don't even happen!
I think we can all agree that being a mother (and all that goes along with it) is hard!
Well, after that comment, I now feel a lot better about my laziness. If not being lazy, which it appears Julie is not, still doesn't give enough time in a day, then I may as well continue on in my happily lazy way! And makeup? What's that? I think the last time I wore any at all was a year ago last August when we had family pics taken right before I got pregnant with my 3rd. And doing hair is overrated, especially if you're just going to be at home. ;-)
:-) Tami
(I got a new name, so that Jeremy and I could more easily distinguish between who's posting stuff.)
I don't know what everyone is talking about, I always get everything done! HA!
I think the trick is feeling proud of what you DO get done each day- even the small things. And always plan a little rest/tv time, just so you won't go insane!
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