Can I put myself in time-out?

I really need one. Not because I have been naughty, well maybe a little, but because the quiet, peaceful moment of just sitting sounds nice. I have been so overwhelmed by everything going on in my life lately. I am constantly on the go, pick a kid up here, run another one there, this one needs a nap, lunch time, groceries, help in her class, teach this class, and the list keeps going and going. I remember this poem my cute friend Julie gave me

The Girl in the Whirl

By “Dr. Sue” aka Vickie Gunther

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!
You could do what I do if you only knew how.
I study the scriptures one hour each day;
I bake, I upholster, I scrub, and I pray.
I always keep all the commandments completely;
I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.
I help in their classrooms! I sew all they wear!
I drive them to practice! I cut all their hair!
I memorize names of the General Authorities;
I focus on things to be done by priorities.
I play the piano! I bless with my talents!
My toilets all sparkle! My checkbooks all balance!
Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;
I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)
I’m taking a class on the teachings of Paul,
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all.
I track my bad habits ’til each is abolished;
Our t-shirts are ironed! My toenails are polished!
Our family home evenings are always delightful;
The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.
I do genealogy faithfully, too. It’s easy to do all the things that I do!
I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;
I know all the names of each youth in my stake!
I read to my children! I help all my neighbors!
I bless the community, too, with my labors.
I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;
My visiting teaching is done the first day!
(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.
It’s the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)
I chart resolutions and check off each goal;
I seek each “lost lamb” on my Primary roll.
I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all.
I write in my journal! I sing in the choir!
Each day, I write “thank you’s” to those I admire.
My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!
My kids get straight A’s! And their bedrooms are clean!
I have a home business to help make some money;
I always look beautifully groomed for my honey.
I go to the temple at least once a week;
I change the car’s tires! I fix the sink’s leak!
I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;
I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.
I make sure I rotate our two-years’ supply;
My shopping for Christmas is done by July!
These things are not hard; It’s good if you do them;
You can if you try! Just set goals and pursue them!
It’s easy to do all the things that I do!
If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!
It’s easy!” she said…and then she dropped dead.


It seems like we as women have so much expected of us and we are pulled in so many directions. I don't know how to do it all and I surely don't want to drop dead. I have decided that I need to take some time for me or things aren't going to be so good.

I have had a gift certificate for a massage sitting on my desk for over a month and can't seem to find the time to do it, I think I need to make that appointment and schedule one weekly for the entire year.

I feel myself being incredibly grouchy and snappy with everyone around me. I think it is very important to take time for yourself and I am going to make it a goal to do that or I don't think I will have much to give.

A friend of mine had this link on her blog to this great article on the importance of "ME" time. I am going to try to implement some of the things into my life. I think it's important.

http://healthy-lifestyle.most-effective-solution.com/2008/09/10/the-importance-of-having-quality-time-for-yourself

I guess what I am trying to say, is take time for yourself.