I'm doing too much. It doesn't help that I've been slacking on my Bible study which is often the only time I sit down and get in the Word and really pray more than "arrow prayers." I did it today though, two days' worth to start catching up.
It's hard scheduling things in the evenings when Joe works, because I want to be here when he gets home. Eating dinner together is often the only time we actually sit and talk, otherwise we'll watch something, and he needs time to do his own thing and relax too. And he feels valued when I make good dinners, which means I need to make efforts to be free in the early evening too, and make sure I'm keeping up shopping with produce, etc.
He didn't complain (much) but I know Thanksgiving was hard on him. I know, because it was exhausting and overwhelming for ME, the person who loves people and hosting. He did so much work moving furniture and seating to set up, and then put everything back the same evening. And had to work the next day...in fact, he works Friday through Tuesday, and then Wednesday we're hosting a surprise party, plus that's the day my mom comes over.
I decided not to go to a party I was going to go to tonight - for Joe's sake and mine.
And while I have a list of people I really want to hang out with, I am postponing them or even rescheduling.
The parents of a family in my church are going on a trip next week so I'm helpnig shuttle their kids around Monday-Thursday.
I have people I want to bring meals to. And I have home projects I want to do. Serious organizing needs to be done.
Oh and I long to put the tree up! But I don't want to bug Joe with it at least until Thursday.
I am embracing this season, but I feel the effects on both Joe and me.
So.
Amber! It's good that you realize you are doing too much! We have been SUPER busy too, and today was the first day in a long time where we had nothing scheduled in the afternoon or evening and just hung out and relaxed (Callum also slept for 3 hours!) I feel so refreshed now. We had Justin's parents overnight Friday night and then his brother and family also over for lunch the next day, and then the parents left and everyone else was here for dinner. Super fun, but super exhausting with hosting 4 meals! We needed today. It's hard not to be busy when you see need around you. You're doing great Amber. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you have been so busy!!! Hosting four meals! Thanks Candice =) You were here exactly a year ago, last Thanksgiving - that was fun!
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