Feb. 26, 2006 - The neverending lists of a list junkie...
Does anyone else ever feel like the lists we keep seem to never end? I am a notorious list maker. I love lists. I usually have at least 3 going at one time. I am so obsessed with my lists that last week while running errands, happily crossing of items that I had accomplished, I had managed to figure out a couple more things that needed done, that were NOT on my list, so after completeing these tasks I specifically wrote them down just so I could cross them off. Completely wacky, but for some reason totally refreshing. I think daily life is so hectic sometimes that I love a tad bit of organization. However tiny it may be.
So the 3 MAJOR things on my list recently have been: our homeschool groups Valentines party that I was helping to plan, homeschool portfolios, and our taxes. Well the Valentines party turned out really well. I think the kids had fun, at least I hope so. I loooove to do parties, but its a little stressful when you planning one for others. But thats done, so I can cross it out. Then the portfolios, took me a couple days to get them like I wanted them but, they are officially up to date, so I can cross that off. Now, the dreaded taxes, AAAHH!! Ok, I have always been good at Math and numbers, I even worked in a bank for years and loved it, money and numbers, perfect. However, doing our taxes, personal and business, is slowly kicking my butt. Im so mentally tired its ridiculous. Heres the bad part, part of the problem is that some of the things I needed were buried in places other than where they were supposed to be. Surprise, surprise. Every year I say Im going to keep better track, and divide all of our receipts, but NOPE. Why do I torture myself?? And Im totally not paying someone to do them when I can, thats a complete waste of money. Anyway after 6 hrs. of working on the taxes last night, I think Im almost done, just need to make a "quick" call to IRS Monday with a question. Lord, please help me.
In the process of these 3 things being done, its funny how even with me slowly crossing of one thing at a time, I continually add one more. While planning the party, I made a complete mess in my room and now CLEAN ROOM is on the list. While doing portfolios, I demolished all of my school books and papers, ORGANIZE SCHOOL STUFF is now on my list. And now with doing the taxes, my computer is a mess and while digging for papers in my desk, I realized what a disaster it was, so CLEAN OUT COMPUTER AND DESK, are now on my list. WHEW!!! Not to mention Ive been so busy weve been eating out everyday and now were out of everything food wise, so guess what, GROCERIES on my list.
Anyone willing to take home 4 children so I can accomplish all this????? (Just Kidding) All I can say is that I hope there are some other moms out there that get completely overwhelmed and literally have so much to do sometimes that they say "Forget it, moms off today, where are the movies?", because thats what it comes down to sometimes. Hubby may be upset because of the dirty dishes, kids may eat cereal for dinner, but its okay to just do nothing for a day (or two) right?????
Comments
Feb. 26, 2006 - You listmaker you!!!hahahaha
Posted by blessedindeedby3
It's better to be organized than totally slothful right?
anyhoo, miss talking to you, it's been a few days!!! a few too many!!!
And hey I know I don't live around the corner but ANYTIME you want to go anywhere and want a break w/o the kids, SERIOUSLY!!! you can drop them off over here!! There's plenty to do and you know I LOVE KIDS!!! Remember, I'm one of your many wannabeadoptinmesomechitlin friends, hahahahaha.....I'm serious!!!
And your kids LOVE me soooo....whatcha waitin for???hahahaha...
Feb. 26, 2006 - just a quick note to say
Posted by Anonymous
Feb. 27, 2006 - Emily's Surgery...
Posted by DandelionSeeds
Thanks,
Amy
