Stop the Madness!

Wow--I have another really busy week ahead of me.  I was feeling pretty stressed about it earlier today until I had a little talk with myself.  I often create my own stress by demanding too much of myself.  I do not have to do it all.  I repeat.  I do not have to do it all.  It needs to be my mantra.  Some things will have to slide this week.  Some things are too important (or too fun) to let slide.  For example--Joe has a St. Patty's day party at school tomorrow and after the party they take a walk downtown and greet everyone they meet with a "Top o' the mornin' to ya."  They also get to look for "gold" as they walk.  Some moms go out early and hide this gold.  I want to go and experience this with him and take pictures (can't miss a kodak moment).  I had almost talked myself out of going so that I could do school with the girls.  School is important but we can do it later.  It doesn't have to start at 9:30.  And just because we can't do it in the morning doesn't mean that we don't have time later.  Joe will only do this once and I will be there.  I am going to just take this week one day at a time and do what I can each day.  If we eat pb and j for dinner, that's okay.  I am going to ENJOY this week and not just survive it.  I am going to ENJOY it and not let it stress me out.  There really isn't that much to do when I think of it but to be honest, just normal life is jam packed busy with housekeeping, meals, homeschooling, and raising up these sweet children "in the way they should go."  So, when I think of adding an activity 3 out of 5 days it seems like a crazy week.  I am thankful for this craziness and the fun things we have planned.  We start our bi-weekly Wednesday afternoon skating this week--wouldn't miss it for the world!  If this post seeems scattered and a little like a pep talk to myself--well, that's because I am and it is.  Have a fabulous week and pray for me to manage my stress!