I am really wanting to blog but have blogger's block. The truth is I have a ton going through my mind. What mom doesn't have a mind on constant overdrive? The fact is most of it is the same stuff I have already written about in past posts. However, it is like there is some kind of release in being able to write about it. So either pass by quickly or have another peak into my mind:
- menu planning/grocery budget: how do I get this under control and more organized?
- should i keep all my receipts (as suggested by a friend) to chart my spending? i am thinking this sounds great and i need to get something cute to keep them in.
- i need to figure out a routine for getting more physically active.
- ah....i need to sew, i guess. i say i guess because i hit a brick wall in motivation when i totally screwed up the doll pj top i was working on two weeks ago. i can't give up but am feeling inadequate and intimidated.
- i am tired of the sickies in our house. we have had someone sick for three weeks straight. ;(
- i just found a new blog, authored by a woman who attends our church that reminds me so much of one of my very best friends, jocelyn. her blog is incredibly challenging and inspiring and makes me question so many things in my own life for our family.
- should we think about homeschooling? should i just volunteer more at the school?
- i need to get working on studying the material for my upcoming PD events.
- how should i be spending my time? what is it i am supposed to be doing? i am so driven to make sure the laundry, dishes and house are clean i feel like i don't have time for other things and become easily overwhelmed when those chores don't seem accomplished. i remember vividly a time in my life when i wasn't getting it all done and don't want to go back to absolute craziness, yet feel like i need to be doing something more. ugh....confusing!
- i love our new small group study. i can't wait to listen to sunday's sermon. however, i am struggling with feeling as though i never measure up, which while true, i don't want to beat myself up constantly over my shortcomings.
- what is on my calendar? what needs to be on my calendar? who needs called?
Okay...so this really sums up "the musings of the Miller Mommy." I am going to stop, have some quiet time, and then trust the Lord will continue to put it all into perspective.
2 comments:
Cara, we have similar things on our minds: money, kids, schooling, the Lord, our calendars, our schedules. I can totally relate to how you are feeling. Sometimes it is exhausting and you don't know where to start. My plan for today is to get out a clipboard (something I have way too many of and I'm obsessed with) and make a list. Write it all out and keep it where I can see it. Then, check things off one by one. Things that need done, do them. Things that need thought about, think about them. Then the list becomes shorter and not so overwhelming.
I'll be praying for you as you think about and do all of the things on your mind. Hugs. :)
PS
I read your blog and wonder how you have time to do all of the things you do. I am envious of your crafting abilities and wish I had your talent. You are a great Mom- always baking something with your girls. And you have given me words from the Lord that kicked me in the fanny. It's great that you want to examine yourself and I'm not trying to let you off the hook cause you know you better than I do, but I think you are G R E A T!!
I tried the receipt thing but it drove me nuts because I cant stand junk piling up. I use money for windows and tell it the category, subcategory and memos for every penny we spend. then we can view reports on payees, categories, etc. It really puts it all into view and you can see where you are wasting money.
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