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Is it Friday yet? I honestly can say that I have never been more ready for the weekend. A chance to relax...DE-STRESS! Lord, knows I need it, and maybe some wine, too! Since returning from our trip to Kansas, things have been INSANE! My kiddos returned to school...I love them, but thought, "YAY! Finally, I can have some quiet time!" Boy, was I sooooooo wrong. My days have consisted of work, church, Orange Group, soccer, cheer, play rehearsals, club meetings, Cub Scouts, music gigs, doctor's appointments, and let's not forget my personal fav...finding time to clean my house! I feel like I am getting my ass handed to me. As I write this, I have four hundred other things I should be doing. However, I had to take a moment to vent. My sanity depends on it.
I know most parents have a schedule similar to mine, but I am exhausted. I simply can't keep up! Maybe, it's my Bi-polar that's got me down, or could it be us parents take on too much? I want to know how other moms seem to breeze through all of this, and still manage to make time to volunteer to do more! Are these people super-humans? If any of my readers have any advice...I'd gladly take it. I need to know that I'm not the only person that feels overwhelmed. What are some of the things you do to make juggling a schedule like this easier? I have a planner. Trust me, I use it...she screams at me daily! LOL! However, even using it...I still forget to add certain things. Take yesterday for example. I got a call from my doctor's office reminding me of an appointment I have on Friday at one for a procedure. No biggie, right? Well, except for the fact that I forgot to write it down, (I blame my A.D.D. brain), and guess what? I'm supposed to work until three! I totally forgot about the appointment, and didn't ask off. Fortunately, I don't have to go in to work tomorrow. WHEW! I'm grateful my job is so flexible!
I get exhausted just thinking about our crazy schedule. I don't want to think I just took on too much, but I feel like I'm always so stressed out! So, maybe I have. Here's the deal...I know everyone "suffers" from brief moments of stress and anxiety, but me...I live in a constant state of stress. There is no amount of medication that I could take that would change this. LOL! I create it. Now, I just have to figure out how to manage it, and quit being so damn hard on myself! I know God never gives us more than we can handle, but I really wish He didn't trust me so much! PLEASE feel free to leave a comment! I could seriously use some advice here people! =)
Hello. For those of you who don't know already, I'm Megan, (obviously), and this is my blog! I'm a 28, almost 29, year old wife and mother. Though I was raised in Kansas, I've spent the last four years of my life in Pennsylvania. I love my location! We live in historic Gettysburg. I work part-time in retail at Gap Outlet, and spend the rest of my time trying to keep my house clean, and my family happy! I've got two great kids, and am married to my best friend! Bailee is my girl...she's 11, going on 25! She has just recently has come to stay with me full time, and we are loving it! Tristan is my little man...very chivalrous for a 7 year old. I know that it won't last, but I like to think it might! Then there's my rock star, Matthew. We've been together for 11 years!! Where does the time go! He's crazy talented at anything he sets out to accomplish...I just adore him. I'm crazy in love, however, everyone has their moments, and trust me...we've had our fair share! As for hobbies, I love to read, journal, karaoke, or play music with my husband! We have such a good time! I love the pool, spending time with my kids, and of course, SHOPPING! I have recently been introduced to the wonderful world of scrapbooking, too! Digital and traditional! I LOVE IT! This girl also enjoys the occasional cocktail or glass of wine, as well. =)
So, what's my blog going to be about? Well, in May 2010, I was diagnosed with ADD, and Bipolar II Disorder. This finally gave me closure to a lot of unanswered questions. It is very difficult to be a working wife and mother. PERIOD. However, you throw these two disorders into the mix, and you have a recipe for disaster! I struggle every single day to accomplish the basic things that "normal" people do without thinking twice about. It can be seriously overwhelming! My faith in God keeps me grounded. I don't know how I would manage without God in my life. So, I figured why not share my struggles, my happy moments, and everything in between, with others. The way I look at it is it can't hurt, and honestly, it will help me to have a way to vent! If my blog can reach out and help just one person, then I will feel accomplished with this venture. I don't plan to focus just on my disorder, but also, my hobbies, and everything else a wife or mom should come across...hence, the name, "All Thingz Megan"! I look forward to adding blogging to the mix of things! Let's see how I do!
