To Do

Written by Chelle on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

I was feeling weighed down.

I hate that feeling.

I have a to do list that is way too long. I am rarely if ever getting anything scratched off my list and I was getting frustrated.

I am trying to do too much. Yet nothing seems optional, like not important enough to be done. All of it has importance. Hence why it is on my to do list.

This week I have finally got to the point that I can scratch things off the list.

All too often I get so wrapped up in the to do, that I totally get overwhelmed. Need to take it down a notch. I so always get, “How do you do it all? Don’t you sleep?” and yet so often I do not see it that way.

I am trying to get used to working from home (Work at Home Moms are goddesses). I cannot imagine doing it full time. I would be absolutely stressed out. Yet it is all coming together now.

Welcome to my A Pink October theme (be it two days late), in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, for all those affected by Breast Cancer and all cancers … Take care of yourselves, you are loved and needed.

Filed under Becca, Ethan, Maritimes Style, Mothers

19 Responses to “To Do”

Heather, on October 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 pm Said:

I love it. Very pretty. I love the photos in your header too.

I get very bogged down by all that I think I need to do too.

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Jana, on October 2nd, 2008 at 5:55 pm Said:

I’ve been feeling so overwhelmed with my to do list that I’m about to give up. When the list gets too long I just kind of shut down.

I love the Pink! It looks fantastic.

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Awesome Mom, on October 2nd, 2008 at 6:52 pm Said:

I have been hiding a bit too. I love the new look.

Holly, on October 2nd, 2008 at 7:36 pm Said:

I like the new look. I can imagine working at home is very stressful. And moving. And buying a house. Your full of stressul events. As usual .

Hollys last blog post..James first poem

shionge, on October 2nd, 2008 at 9:54 pm Said:

Slow and steady Chelle, I always salute stay at home Moms coz there is never ending chores at home. I know when I am off during the weekends, there is always something to do on my list no forgetting hitting the gym.

You did a good job and look at the smiles on your kids, well done

Have a great weekend and hey go my household choress……:D

Mom On The Run, on October 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 pm Said:

Great new design! Way to go Chelle!

I also salute you! I tried the SAHM thing last year and hated every moment. I’m way happier now that I’m back to work.

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much more than a mom, on October 2nd, 2008 at 11:54 pm Said:

I love your new theme – it looks fantastic!

Oh hey…email me if you can do an e-commerce site design (non- blog). I’ve been trying to remember to email you.

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Erin, on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:04 am Said:

Love the pink! What’s your home based business? Are you web designing?

Damselfly, on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:50 am Said:

I love your new design! You are so creative!

I get that overwhelmed feeling all the time.

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Gail, on October 3rd, 2008 at 6:30 am Said:

LOVE the new look ….. and am totally with you. I am feeling a bit over committed at the mo.

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Tsoniki, on October 3rd, 2008 at 11:28 am Said:

I love the theme! Great doodles.

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Helen, on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:10 pm Said:

love the new look! well done!

I’m feeling a little overwhelmed too! Trying to get the house up (in this market). You would think that I would rush through and do everything right away but I find myself slacking and putting things off. If I had a penny for how many times I’ve said, “tomorrow…”.
It’s always nice to hear that someone is in the same boat as you!

What I have started doing was making smaller lists. Yes, that means more lists but mentally it’s better to look at less stuff and more marked off!!

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Rachel, on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:08 pm Said:

I felt that that last week when I posted about having an endless list of o do stuff. I hope you find a way to feel less overwhelmed. When I feel that way, ironically, I don’t get anything done cause I feel so stressed about it all.

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Beck, on October 3rd, 2008 at 11:39 pm Said:

Your site looks so pretty!
I feel at once 1) completely stressed out and 2) completely unproductive. It’s pretty grim.

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MELANIE, on October 4th, 2008 at 6:12 pm Said:

i HAVE BEEN LURKING LATELY, FEELING WEIGHTED MYSELF AND A LONG TO DO LIST, I MUST ADMIT IT MAKES ME FEEL A LOAD BETTER WHEN I SEE MY FREINDS DOING WELL! CONGRATS ON THE NEW HOUSE! LOOKS VERY COZY. BTW LOVE THE NEW COLOR IT MAKES ME THINK OF CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY ICECREAM. mAYBE THATS THE REAL REASON W I FEEL WEIGHTED! HEH HEH!

Paisley Jade, on October 4th, 2008 at 7:55 pm Said:

I just love your new blog design. Isn’t it hard to get through those lists… sometime we just need to take time out to enjoy the now… as the list will always be there, but the now won’t.

Paisley Jades last blog post..10 year celebrations

Devilish Southern Belle, on October 4th, 2008 at 10:34 pm Said:

Taking it down a notch sounds like a wonderful idea! I am so with you on the getting-overwhelmed front. It’s so frustrating, but I know it’s awesome to be able to finally scratch stuff off the dreaded to-do list.

I love your theme! I was thinking of resurrecting part of my breast cancer awareness theme from last year, but have not gotten around to it yet.

shionge, on October 5th, 2008 at 9:38 pm Said:

Hey Chelle, hope you have a great weekend and nice blog skin

Cara, on October 6th, 2008 at 4:48 pm Said:

I love the new monthly look. My “to do” list only get bigger, never smaller. I feel like I start a million things put never really finish any, i.e. Laundry (I swear I pick up clothes 24/7). I commend you for Working from home. A SAHM’s job is hard and then you add work on top, that’s grounds for Sainthood.
Hope your weekend was relaxing. I know it will get crazy as you get closer to the move.

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