April Pinch..

The month of April is already starting out as being a looonnngg month for me. It's only April 9th. But with two college classes underway, working full-time, Mom full-time I'm definitely feeling the pinch, as is my household, unfortunately. I'm a full week in April and I need to do better. So I'm planning tomorrow as Family Day. A few quick errands in the morning and then a drive down the Cape to see and feel the sun as we walk a beach with Grace. The beach, water and sand usually revive my soul.. like it does many. It's not Florida, but it'll do. I need to stay committed to this plan as I've been writing a business plan for my made up company all week for Intro to Business and I'm tired.

Like most working mothers, we take on too much responsibility because we feel like we can do it all.. but the saving grace is these quiet mornings when I can do most of my school work, and also my budgeting/planning, which makes me happy. A few weeks ago (the end of March), I was feeling like I wasn't giving myself enough 'me' time to do my planning stuff and I have made a commitment to do something, even small weekly. So I just need to continue that.. I love planning and budgeting! I have to add it to my daily routine or I'm going to get burnt out without even being burnt out on the things I really LOVE to do.

that's it. ME time. Family stress-free weekend please!

pattie