tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post320027182530746930..comments2023-11-02T03:10:25.626-07:00Comments on ....Mimi Charmante: today is a new day...mimi charmantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17780011704032209008noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-84164367560568656502010-01-14T21:08:17.978-08:002010-01-14T21:08:17.978-08:00I do this EVERY DAY of my life. I wake up and tel...I do this EVERY DAY of my life. I wake up and tell myself it is going to be different, and then I got lost in the whirlwind of life. <br /><br />Thank you for this post. It has made me stop and think about taking that time out for important me things, not everyday life things. I am going to take this advice and use it tomorrow!Pandorah's Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675389717822828644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-44926872735579300612010-01-14T04:09:16.841-08:002010-01-14T04:09:16.841-08:00You have to make time for you ~ I am a true blue b...You have to make time for you ~ I am a true blue believer in that Kim. I hope you put all that go, go, go stuff behind you and enjoyed that coffee!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-13817576128370926772010-01-13T21:40:00.252-08:002010-01-13T21:40:00.252-08:00I think at times we are all guilty of putting too ...I think at times we are all guilty of putting too much on our plate and not feeling able to say - enough is enough...I know I felt like that for many years. But now, my kids are grown - I still have a very busy life with work and the non profit that I run - but I truly have found a balance in my life. I say NO very easily to things and priortize the things in my life..I do the best I can each day, and if it doesn't get done then tomorrow is truly another day....You are doing a fabulous job with everything you have going on in your life - the important thing is you need to feed your soul, or you can't nourish all of your loved ones...that took a long time for me to learn....have a restful evening! xxooCathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514685526355525209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-42347763510517646392010-01-13T21:29:28.377-08:002010-01-13T21:29:28.377-08:00I've really been trying to slow things down. ...I've really been trying to slow things down. I try to tell myself, I really don't have to go shop for this tiny little thing that can be done another day when I have more time. Instead, it would be so much better if I spent that shopping time preparing a thoughtful meal for my husband when he came home.<br /><br />Somedays it works. Some it doesn't. Some I do the opposite and don't get out of bed for a while... <br /><br />I'm always a work in progress! :)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028470047760235443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-69048444601320022962010-01-13T19:37:20.574-08:002010-01-13T19:37:20.574-08:00I'm thoroughly loving your beautiful blog. I ...I'm thoroughly loving your beautiful blog. I came to you through Lola B's. Love your musings, your photography, and your love of all things beautiful. And yes, try as I might the schedule rears its ugly head regularly and almost eats me alive.Shelley in SChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574849424285401396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-59310249785052528252010-01-13T18:44:02.344-08:002010-01-13T18:44:02.344-08:00I have lost grip on my plans too. It's hard ge...I have lost grip on my plans too. It's hard getting adjusted to my new class schedule :/.<br /><br />But, as you said, every day is a new one. I really hope that of all things you get to enjoy your day tomorrow. Those days tend to make the others seem worth while!<br /><br /><3.Elle Mosellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997987211672671781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-30950280525160030802010-01-13T16:27:46.088-08:002010-01-13T16:27:46.088-08:00Im not sure if I have ever posted here before, but...Im not sure if I have ever posted here before, but, heck, I think you were writing that post about MOI!!<br />I told myself that I would try to be a better planner, organizer and a little bit of a calmer mama this year. So far..hmmm. not sure. I guess this post kinda let me know Im not alone. Thanks for that, girlfriend. I read some of these blogs and wonder how in the world some girls can get it ALL done..<br />Then I snap back to reality and remember I dont need to post "perfection" or do some magnificent craft or cook something fabulous everyday, mostly I have to be the best mama I can be. <br />Im off to a teetery tottery start, but...Dinners in the oven and homework and laundrys done and the house is "fairly" clean...and luckily, daddy will be home soon....sigh.SeaWorthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935942280970143687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-57293474863287805002010-01-13T16:07:15.293-08:002010-01-13T16:07:15.293-08:00Between an intense career, single parenthood to tw...Between an intense career, single parenthood to two young boys, family, friends and not to mention my own little dreams and hopes...i hear you!! <br /><br />We're all in the same boat, sometimes you're on paddling duty and sometimes you can sit back and enjoy the cruise...the main thing is to remember you're not in the boat alone :)<br /><br />julesjules @ The Diversion Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261889891875232983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-8162786078176014982010-01-13T16:04:04.791-08:002010-01-13T16:04:04.791-08:00It sounds like you have more than your share on yo...It sounds like you have more than your share on your plate! Wow...you pack a lot into one day. But yes, we women have learned to juggle with the pro's! I think when you make your To Do lists, you need to pencil yourself in. And not just time with a friend. Time alone...to read or watch a movie or just take a nap. Let something else go...the world won't fall apart!! And you will be a better you!!<br /><br />xoxo<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-59661745748172416712010-01-13T14:15:02.415-08:002010-01-13T14:15:02.415-08:00Oh Mimi.......you already do so much. I am 55 and ...Oh Mimi.......you already do so much. I am 55 and still haven't got the answer to this question. Just know it's an ongoing question that would be more easily answered if we didn't have 3 meals a day to make! And in your case 4 boys. XOA Gift Wrapped Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205794177017599676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-7625026330432058112010-01-13T14:12:11.484-08:002010-01-13T14:12:11.484-08:00I challenge any woman to put her hand up and say t...I challenge any woman to put her hand up and say this doesn't happen to her. Having said that sweetie - I'm with Tattered Goods! We have to learn that we can say no, and life will still be as exciting, and people will still love us - sometimes even moreso!! Live in the moment. Focus on each moment. You don't even have to be a superwoman in your own mind... you are most valuable to others when you respect yourself! NOW - YOU THERE - SAY NO!! (But not to running, French, or a sit down yummy dinner with your children of course ;-)Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255310309447767848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-54155074442247403782010-01-13T13:37:57.119-08:002010-01-13T13:37:57.119-08:00You are definitely not alone in this frenzied way ...You are definitely not alone in this frenzied way of living! Sometimes I find my head just spinning and forget exactly what it was I needed to do because there are so many things being thrown at me all at once. I'm getting better because it is SO much more enjoyable to just be...go with it and whatever doesn't get checked off the list today, make it priority the next day!Simply Mel {Reverie}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15881462293605864150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-56962211357686954722010-01-13T13:06:13.762-08:002010-01-13T13:06:13.762-08:00I am definitely guilty! And when I make the time f...I am definitely guilty! And when I make the time for "fun" my mind is elsewhere...love the reminder to be in the moment when I'm in the moment! Have a fantastic night!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383759863360031618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-86196567617178394722010-01-13T12:37:36.126-08:002010-01-13T12:37:36.126-08:00I do it too! Take the time to fill yourself with ...I do it too! Take the time to fill yourself with joy (friends, coffee, runs) and then the next day of craziness doesn't seem so bad! <br /><br />And remember, you ARE a wonderful mother, wife, friend, artist, photographer.....even on those days when it doesn't feel that way!<br /><br />MikalMikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644745430158839884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-28975783143022095232010-01-13T12:33:41.673-08:002010-01-13T12:33:41.673-08:00i understand what you mean - i've been running...i understand what you mean - i've been running around like crazy with lists upon lists of things to do. bravo for stopping and enjoying the moment!stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303542263662312785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-84921859667041741142010-01-13T12:10:22.325-08:002010-01-13T12:10:22.325-08:00A Wife & A Mother's Job is never done....I...A Wife & A Mother's Job is never done....If you can add just a few other things in your day, you have accomplished a great deal.Just Simply Enjoy!WhiteWhispers2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09765496799870197336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-41691046883964362202010-01-13T11:57:53.008-08:002010-01-13T11:57:53.008-08:00I think we all do this. I need to do that myself ...I think we all do this. I need to do that myself sometimes as well - slow down, not expect so much of myself, take time.<br />Maybe tomorrow since today is almost over, or at least I will try for the rest of the day. For you my friend, for me.<br />ZizetteChez Zizihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486913481401519147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-13104493410716410212010-01-13T11:57:50.545-08:002010-01-13T11:57:50.545-08:00List upon list of to-do's and too few daylight...List upon list of to-do's and too few daylight hours to get it all done! It seems I haven't had a moment to catch my breath since the second week of December. <br /><br />I'm so happy to hear you are taking the time to slow things down, and enjoy a little friend time. Good for you! Have fun!Robin Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560952419735450648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-63147932739372032010-01-13T11:46:45.468-08:002010-01-13T11:46:45.468-08:00Ohhh how I hear you so LOUD and CLEAR
I will conf...Ohhh how I hear you so LOUD and CLEAR<br /><br />I will confess... I ay not be getting all the things done like I want, however, I sure am learning to say NO can do to make my life less complicated. So on the NO note I find it helping me out so much... this way i do not feel the pressure to take on and then be disappointed when not completed :) Please have a wonderful day!<br /><br />SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11798258143134535339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-31289041811260436432010-01-13T11:35:53.126-08:002010-01-13T11:35:53.126-08:00Oh my, us women put so much pressure on ourselves ...Oh my, us women put so much pressure on ourselves to do so much......take it from a mom who's kids are out of the house and wish she had a few minutes back to stop and smell the roses. Close your eyes, take a deep breath what ever you get done today (which is far more than most) is enough sweetie.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291941848636670326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261226412064213619.post-49707879220785107442010-01-13T11:30:30.016-08:002010-01-13T11:30:30.016-08:00Yes-of course we all have times like this darlin&#...Yes-of course we all have times like this darlin'. Deciding to delegate and to say NO are very hard- but so worth it in the long run. You are already accomplishing greatness raising your boys. Now just hand over a few of the other things and you'll have more time to concentrate on those things that fulfill you.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767701070804383829noreply@blogger.com