I am such a slacker right now! In case you're wondering what I'm slackin' on, here's a nice little list:
1. Blogging - all of my blogs are suffering. I haven't done a post of my sweet boys in a month. Really pathetic! Sorry Mom and Dad.
2. Taking my vitamins - prenatals are so not appealing when you've got 24-7 nausea...
3. Drinking water. I know it sounds ridiculous since I'm the water natzi - but even I've been slackin'!
4. Reading. I've got like 10 books scattered around that I've started and haven't finished a single one. Magazines everywhere. Bibles in every room calling my name. What am I doing? Not reading! This makes me very sad because reading is my PASSION.
5. Calling my friends/family. I'll blame it on work and kids, but is there really an excuse? I feel like I'm slackin' in the relationship department, big time. Sorry my loved ones!
6. Exercising. So hard to motivate when you've got first trimester blahs.
7. Scrapbooking. I'm STILL trying to finish my Beaver, UT album from summer 2007 and won't move on until I'm done. I haven't even started Owen's baby book yet and he's almost 2 years old! I've got some holiday gifts to get done and I haven't printed the pics yet.
8. Photoshop. I took a digital class and bought a sweet "how to" book for PSE 5 and haven't done a thing yet.
9. Dedication Ceremony for Owen. OH MY GOSH am I behind on this. He is almost 2! I bought the invitations at the beginning of the year and scheduled the dedication twice this summer and canceled it twice. The bible says Hannah brought Samuel to the Temple for his dedication when "he was weaned" so that makes me feel a little better - Owen just weaned at 17 months - but still, that was 2 months ago.
10. Playing. I used to take the boys out for fun play dates with friends at least once a week and sometimes more. When was the last time we used one of our passes? Or even went to the park? I really miss doing this.
I have no idea why I'm in such a slacker rut. Please give me some motivational tips =)
4 comments:
I don't think it's just the pregnancy thing. I've been a lot this way lately too. I think you just burn out from all that you normally do. I always need a break from the busy life. It feels good to just NOT do things. We'll get back to it when we're ready! =)
Hi I'm one of Taylor's friends. We grew up together. I stumbled across your blog and have really enjoyed it. Hope you don't mind me commenting. Lately at church it seems as if all the talks that are related to woman have really been letting us know that it's okay to not be perfect and it's okay if we can't do it all all the time. Just do the best you can. I've really taken comfort in that, especially on the days when I feel like the worlds biggest slacker because nothing gets done. I always know everything will be fine when I see the look of peace and love on my little boy's face. Anyway, sorry for the long comment. Hope this finds you well.
-Alexandra
www.familytraylor.blogspot.com
Don't be so hard on yourself! Pregnancy can be rough! One day at a time!
I almost don't want to post because it's one more thing you'll have to read and I don't want to take up your time! I love reading books too but did not read a one for years while the kids were growing up. Don't worry you'll have years to read again - I just read two good books (sorry). Robin, time is such a mysterious thing - a God thing. God will give you just enough time to do what He has for you today. I love that the Holy Spirit can overcome even my ADD! by speaking to my heart about someone's need or that kid who needs my time. One book I just read,The Shack, http://theshackbook.com/, confirmed the deep love God has for us and that helps me forgive myself and not beat up myself for falling short. "Love covers a multitude of sins". Even with eight kids my mom's love was more than enough for each of us.
P.S. Playing and exercising is the same thing :)I really don't see 4,5,7,8 or 9 happening for a long time. But that would be me & You're super likely to do all of it in your nesting phase! XO, Rosie
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