Let us take care of the children, for they have a long way to go.
Let us take care of the elders,
for they have come a long way.
Let us take care of those in between,
for they are doing the work.
African Prayer
I am one of those "in between". And probably so are you. So how are we doing? At taking care of ourselves I mean? Sometimes I am so good at that, and other times I am so not good at it... I'm in one of those "not so good" times right now. Over the past week or so I have continually felt like I am forgetting stuff. No, let me correct myself...I AM forgetting stuff! My friendly Statefarm Insurance agent called yesterday politely asking about our homeowners bill that was due Aug 30th!! Do you know, I have absolutely NO recollection of receiving that bill...nor can I find it anywhere? Well, with much embarrassment and tons of apologies I rushed over to their office today to pay the bill. And then I overdrew my checking account because I forgot to transfer some money Monday morning (thank goodness for overdraft protection!!). And how about Cooper's birthday invitations...yup, you guessed it...not done yet. Sigh...so, you can understand how I just have this constant nag that I am forgetting more, and how I am not taking real good care of myself right now. It is definitely time to straighten back out again. Time for lists. Time for serious organization (good thing that is a strong point for me). Time for working on that "in between" person and screwing her head back on a little straighter. Wish me luck!
4 comments:
You are not alone. I felt the same way yesterday morning as I was racing to get to your house (late!) after I promised to be EARLY! Then I felt REALLY BAD when John got Duncan out of the truck in his PJ's because I was supposed to be there to take care of him. The best part is that the people who love you will always understand (as John and Duncan did)and will give you another chance to redeem yourself.
I think you need a PDA.
:-) LOL
I thought that it was only menopausal women like me that had those kind of memory lapses. Oh well, we survive. It's a good thing that we have days of high function occasionally. Thank goodness for lists!
You are not forgetful. You're just a busy mom with lots to think about. Wait until you hit the menopause thing. Then you'll be forgetful! Let me tell you, I know!! I so enjoy reading you blog.
You are so creative.
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