As you can imagine, I'm pretty crabby. And also fairly stressed.
Not helping matters one bit is the fact that we have historically spent the last week of January on vacation in Mexico. But, alas, parenthood has made us poor and even if we could afford to go on vacation this year I wouldn't have the time to do so given the state of affairs at work (because, you know, that might result in a DESIGN EMERGENCY. What would the people do without brochures? Websites? A comprehensive visual system? Or — gasp — a social media presence?). Yes, design is a life or death business, and someone has to be around to market/sell/write about it. And since my only remaining department colleague is going on vacation next week, I guess that someone is me.
Because I'm stretched pretty thin right now, things are slipping through the cracks — at home and at work. As a result, I'm constantly worried about one while doing the other. I feel guilty leaving work at 4:45 so I can get to daycare on time when I have tons to do, and I feel guilty staying late to catch up on the nights when Nate is home because I miss out on precious time with my son.
There's no easy answer to this problem, nor am I really even looking for one. It is what it is, and I know it won't be this way forever. But I'm at a point where I have so much to do that I can't really do any of it well. Or at least not as well as I normally would. And that drives me crazy, because — as you may have noticed — I'm a bit of a perfectionist. (Though I'm trying to let go, I really am...)
So, yeah. I'm exhausted and maxed out and I don't have the time or energy for anything except a lot of sub-par work and some equally sub-par parenting. Yet Monday night I spent THREE HOURS gluing conversation hearts to a ribbon-wrapped piece of styrofoam. May I present the second wreath in my DIY series?
The key to surviving stress is prioritization, you know. And the occasional mindless activity involving a hot glue gun.
10 comments:
Adorable!! P.S. So sorry about the stress! Love you!
LOVE it! I hadn't thought about the styrofoam option for wreaths... Maybe my spring one. :)
Sorry about all of the stress in your job. :(
I love that wreath though! It's super cute!
I SOOOOO feel your pain. I think guilt is part of being a working mom. I will be praying for you. In the meantime, your little wreath is so stinkin' cute. Better to do crafts than just eat when you're stressed (which is what I do). Hang in there momma. You are doing a great job at ALL your jobs.
So sorry about work. My hat goes off to you, Abby. I don't know how you do it. But, can I just say MAZEL on that awesome wreath?
I think a DIY project is sometimes much needed to blow off steam. You'll get through this!
And this is how Martha Stewart was made... Love you. Think you're amazing. Know that God has great plans to utilize all the skill, sweat and stress of these years for good things. Including wreaths. :)
You made time to blog too. Good for you. I feel you though!
I can completely, 150% relate... as if business wouldn't go on without a "wordle" in a brochure - evidently not (I learned that this week just in case you wonder). Love your wreath... super cute. Don't feel guilty... we're all sub-par in some form or another!
Design emergencies... lame.
I'm sorry things are crazy for you. Don't ever feel guilty about putting your family first though. Stand up for yourself! You are so good at what you do and you work really hard at it.
Two weeks at this school has really put things into perspective for me. A loving and supportive family is the greatest thing anyone could ask for and no amount of money can buy that.
I am guessing that Anne is gone now too. How's that working out?
Stay strong Abby - you rock :)
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