Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Better day & commitment phobia?

Today has been a much better day.  (Teaching preschool drove me crazy, but that's another story.  At least I don't have to do it again until the end of April.)  I pushed through wanting a nap & got a few things done.  Sydney's sick with the bad sore throat that Randy's had.  She has slept a lot this afternoon & evening.  She did keep me great company while I worked out tonight, which is always appreciated!  She even told me I was the best mom in the whole world--without any prompting.  I'm glad she thinks so...after all, isn't it most important that my kids think that versus anyone else?  Oh, and a sweet friend gave me and my girls a month pass to Jumping Jacks & invited us on another fun excursion later this week.  Thank you!  And, despite the horrible wind today, I was outside for a few moments and discovered one little white crocus that has bloomed!

So, I think I was just really stressed yesterday.  As I've thought about various things today, I have come to a conclusion: Commitment stresses me out.  I'm a huge home-body.  Even though I like getting out from time to time, I'm most happy at home.  I don't like having much of a set schedule or time commitments to meet (for the most part).  I like my lists, but I like to do them on my own time.  Having to commit to call someone on a certain day at a certain time is too much for me.  Having something to do for others that hangs over my head stresses me out.  Anyway, I don't know if that makes any sense, but whatever.  :)  Thanks again for all your caring comments yesterday.  Hopefully I'll catch whatever you caught, little Miss Julie!  

7 comments:

Vanessa said...

OK, your last paragraph that you wrote made me realize that we are twins! Everything you said, I know what you mean! Thanks for pointing all that out to me.

Rachel said...

I'm very much the same way. I like getting out and having fun and having things to do, but only when I feel like it...and the truth is, the majority of the time I like to just stay home.

Alex said...

that makes sense-- especially with kids the time commitment really stresses me out too. Having to be at church every Sunday-- anxiety attack!! I do like to go out, but not at a certain time.
I noticed the little white flower, too! I also noticed that when I came over I had mascara under my eyes because i hadn't even showered yet at noon...

Janae said...

I'm the same same way!!! Thanks for your comments on my blog. I guess we all have bad days/weeks. I just got called to be primary chorister and it stresses me out so bad--being in front of people. Staying home is wonderful. And I'm glad you've got a crocus blooming. I'm still waiting for spring here!

Merri Hackett said...

Oh that stinks Sydney has a sore throat! And I'd love to hear the pre-school story!

Courtney said...

I love crocus! I'm jealous you have some! Glad to hear things are going better. I think we tend to have the awful days so that the good ones stand out all the more. Not saying I like the bad days, but...I figure there has to be some balance to the worlds so if I have x amount of really bad days I am going to have x amount of really good days!

So did your house blow away yesterday? Mine almost did. Sheesh!

Nalene said...

Keri, you are blessed with such wonderful friends!