Saturday, September 22, 2007

Out of Control...

That's how I feel...Out of Control! We have new carpet, so even though I vaccumed really well when we moved in, there are still little loose carpet threads everywhere - for Asher to eat...and choke on. Taping needs to be done before we can paint, then we need to prime, then we need to paint...everything! Laundry needs to be done. The tub needs to be unclogged so I can give Asher a bath...we put lots of Drano in it today, but it didn't do anything. New blinds need to be hung in all the windows (after we paint). I need to plan meals for this next week and buy groceries...again. How can I go to Wal-Mart almost every day??? Boxes need to be unpacked. Cabinets need to be cleaned. Bla,bla,bla. I know I'm complaining...and that's not good...but all of this stuff is looming over my head. I don't know how the "wonder moms" of the world do it!!! It will all be ok, but sometimes I feel paralyzed by the "to-do list"! Like today, Beau was home, and we could have gotten lots done (or at least more than we get done on the days that he's working), and we DID get a LITTLE bit done! But more than anything we didn't...because I get overwhelmed, so I end up not really doing anything...which ends up making me more overwhelmed. I know it's stupid. But it's a cycle I've found myself in my whole life. It's ok. We've got a big retreat coming up next weekend that is kind of Beau's first big thing here at this camp, so after that, we'll really get crackin'! We're supposed to even have some people help us after that retreat to get the painting done. That will help a ton! On that note, I think I'll go to bed...after I check my sisters' blogs one more time. =)

3 comments:

Emily said...

I am sorry that you feel out of control! I totally know how you feel (as you well know). I wish I had some great words of advice or perfect answer to the situation, but I am drawing a blank. I love you and I will be there as soon as I can to help, even if that means watching Asher, going to wal Mart for you, or leaving both our kids with Beau and taking you to dinner- HA!

Amy said...

Hang in there sister! I sure wish I could run to your rescue! I love you!!!

Adrielle said...

Sara, I'm sorry this is hard!! :( I wish we could be there to help you, but I'll be praying new mercies for you every morning. And if it all doesn't get done right now, that's okay, too. I love you!