Okay, I give up. I can’t do everything. I definitely need my beauty rest.
Since the new year, I’ve taken on a lot of new projects, as well as taking care of a newborn AND running my business. February is one of my busiest months of the year, even with the two blizzards we had in the middle of it.
So I’m saying NO. And will not feel guilty about it. I need sanity. I need to spend more time with my husband.
That means the book for my book club discussion (which is tomorrow) is not getting done. I’ve only read 10 pages. That means the paperwork from my parties this weekend can wait until I get back from Vegas. Speaking of Las Vegas, that’s another item on my to-do list: pack. It would seem like a big deal except for the piles of dirty laundry I need to do so I can pack. I also have to try on my pre-baby formal dresses to make sure I don’t look like a wreck on them. I have no time to go dress shopping, not to mention it’d be silly to spend the money.
Last night while I was working into the wee hours, I gave myself permission not to finish some projects.
It felt good. A weight lifted off my shoulders. I slept like a baby (which mean until the baby woke up an hour later).
Right now I’ll focus on my family and my business. Whew! I’m looking forward to my Passion Parties Convention in Vegas. It’ll be work but fun work too. I could use the break.
Photo via Jim Linwood
Yeah mama, you have got to take it easy. Parenting two is not a sprint but a marathon that can seriously take it's toll. Glad you are seeing that early, took me a bit longer to learn that lesson:)
Ugh- I have trouble with that too! I have often can't say no, and then I take too much on. It's been a little easier since having a baby, as I feel like have a good excuse now! 🙂