Everything to Everyone?

How can I be everything to everyone?

A mother, parent, teacher, homeroom mom, field trip attendee, housekeeper, cook, wife, shopper, chauffer, writer, blogger, not to mention a helper to my mother who’s been living with us for two and a half months.

Her living here has been much better than I expected, and I admit I do let things go around the house knowing she’ll probably do it. But if she wasn’t here, I’d probably let things go anyway. I’ve been at her disposal when she needs helps, but how do I keep it up? How do I continue to meet everyone’s needs (while my family neglects my own) and continue to put on a happy face?

I’m sorry, I just can’t do it on my own. I get snippy way too often and don’t try to hide my annoyance. My mom has picked up on it and has called me on it. But she does the same thing with my kids! Doesn’t anyone else see all the pressure I’m under? Not only do I have a house full of kids which I’ve cared for the last 13 years (just me and hubby) without the help of family, but now I have a live-in mom who has needs she expects me to meet, and be cheerful doing it.

I’m sorry if I’m not able to be everything to everyone. I’m sorry I’m not chipper when I’m feeling pulled and stretched liked taffy, and I’m sorry I tend to escape to my computer to hide away from the demands and chaos of my life. Sometimes escaping is all I have energy for!