One Thing At a Time
My to-do list isn’t really that long, the tasks aren’t overwhelming in and of themselves. Its trying to accomplish…well, anything…with a baby in tow. For example, Tuesday I needed to write a Press Release for an event at my children’s school (Amy, please don’t laugh at my meager attempt if it crosses your desk). Since I haven’t written a Press Release in ages (believe it or not, PR was my emphasis in college) I knew it would take me a while to do. Tell that to my 9 month old.
Aaron called in the AM just to check in (he does that every day- isn’t he sweet?!) and I lamented about how all these small things kept piling up on my plate but I wasn’t accomplishing anything because I HAVE A BABY. He told me to pick just ONE thing and let that be my goal for the whole day. Just one thing? Not enough I thought to myself, I must accomplish MORE! This thought process of mine was contributing to the overwhelmed feeling.
Well, turns out I got the press release finished and felt really good. I accomplished ONE thing, and it was enough. I didn’t feel overwhelmed, because hey, I was getting stuff done! Tomorrow, I’ll take on just one more thing. I might be moving at a snails pace, but stuff is getting done!
That husband of mine, he’s so smart! (shhh, don’t tell him I said that, I don’t want it to go to his head or anything!)
September 29th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Yay for the smart husband!
That is one edible 9-month old!
Speaking of … I am missing those kidlets of yours, maybe we can do a session of GC together on Sunday (@ your house – guessing that would be easier)? I’m happy to bring snacks! Let me know if you’re up for it …
October 1st, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Thanks for the great reminder! We have a new baby in the house and that was just what I needed to read! So happy you got your one thing done!
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
press release?! oh please — email me the info and i’ll do what i can. we don’t typically cover school events so be sure i do get the info one way or another, ok? promise?!
and i have no idea how anyone with a baby does anything. seriously. i know that i sat weeping quietly (or not so quietly), covered in baby vomit for the first year (AT LEAST) of annabelle’s life. i’m still not fully functional and she’s 9. so i am in awe of you.