tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post364097339226337394..comments2024-03-19T03:10:26.951-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Guard Your TimeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-14739274846489965092015-09-05T00:57:46.312-04:002015-09-05T00:57:46.312-04:00Love this post Sarah and I couldn't agree more...Love this post Sarah and I couldn't agree more! I was just thinking about this same thing when I was signing up to help in Kole's class this year. How now is a season in my life when I finally have time to be more involved at school. When the girls were little and Kole was a baby I volunteered, but it often left me exhausted and overwhelmed. There really are times when you can give more and times when it's in everyone's best interest that you cut back. xoErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807124281644480742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-57824417508460297632015-08-21T16:34:04.808-04:002015-08-21T16:34:04.808-04:00Nadell, i have 4 children myself 6,5,3,1 and i was...Nadell, i have 4 children myself 6,5,3,1 and i was room mom, helped with softball team, involved in church responsibilities, serve others, provide items that teachers request. Yes sometime activities get thrown on a few people while others dont do everything. I dont know what your dynamics of your family are but trying to help on the classrom or do after school functions with all four by my side (or crawling all over me) my husband travels and it is impossible to do it all. I love love love this article and she hit the nail on the head, there is a season in life that i cannot give to school functions without my family suffering. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461073124823875531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-12184398608730866212015-08-20T20:31:39.726-04:002015-08-20T20:31:39.726-04:00I am the same way.I am the same way.Christy Killoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159841014641280973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-76765605525293937552015-08-20T11:07:36.462-04:002015-08-20T11:07:36.462-04:00...and this is exactly why I was never too involve......and this is exactly why I was never too involved with participating in a lot of activities when my daughters were in elementary school especially when Noah was a baby (he's five now), and signing up for pta, classroom help, bringing treats to the art shows, etc. because I had family, my health, and sanity as a priority. With no immediate family close by to help there was no one to rely on except members from my church, and even that was sometimes hard because most of the moms had 2-3 kids as well! Now that Noah is in kindergarten, (and my last baby to go to school, tear) I will make the time for those things because I'll actually have, and make time. Regardless I will help when I can without getting overwhelmed. It's not a contest, and I personally have never, ever tried to up with other moms! Don't have time to worry about that. Maybe it's because how I was raised, and how my mother was...humble. Just ridiculous if you ask me! ;-) Rose Jorgensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168573660056645041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-82641485487411206942015-08-20T09:58:16.134-04:002015-08-20T09:58:16.134-04:00I think what's important is to know your limit...I think what's important is to know your limits. Some people really thrive on doing lots of things. I am not one of those people. I love volunteering in my younger kids' classes-but I won't do PTA type of stuff: too many meetings, and "stuff". I am happy to send in snacks, project supplies and go on the occasional field trip. Soon enough your kids are in middle school and they don't want to see you at their school!hblorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785718387770301027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-33066972202092339192015-08-19T19:37:47.955-04:002015-08-19T19:37:47.955-04:00I understand NaDell-it does seem that there are a ...I understand NaDell-it does seem that there are a handful of parents sometimes who get caught up in doing everything and it's easy when you are that parent to get resentful of those who do nothing. Life is busy, but there are years that are definitely more busy than ever, and years where it is much more difficult to get away from home. It seems like there is almost always a way to do a little something, like send in the snack for a party etc. I think it's important to pick and choose what works best for your family each year. Committees equal meetings, I have found, and that gets much more cumbersome.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-1489303971839035462015-08-19T14:46:56.698-04:002015-08-19T14:46:56.698-04:00I actually read this in your archives a couple wee...I actually read this in your archives a couple weeks ago whenI need some inspiration. I have 4 kids with 3 in school and was trying to figure out how much I wanted to undertake this year while feeling involved but not overwhelmed. I think we put so much pressure on ourselves by thinking we have to sign up for everything to be a good parent when in reality for ME too much makes me too stressed and frazzled and that does the opposite effect on my parenting skills:) It is all about finding what is best for you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-76109573303264387502015-08-19T07:33:38.530-04:002015-08-19T07:33:38.530-04:00Wow, thank you! I have a 3rd grader and a kinderga...Wow, thank you! I have a 3rd grader and a kindergartener who just started yesterday, and a little one due any day. I purposely didn't sign up for anything yet, knowing it would be a hassle, and I did have some guilt! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123913317480113793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-55591861294942625452015-08-19T07:01:23.850-04:002015-08-19T07:01:23.850-04:00Today is our first school day and this couldn'...Today is our first school day and this couldn't have come at a better time. I'll have a 3rd, 2nd, 1st, kinder, and peschooler this year- school is definitely an adventure all its own! (let's all revisit this at Christmastime when the sign ups start flying faster than I can catch a breath!) Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945264080694886265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-90750643810514848412015-08-19T05:58:04.403-04:002015-08-19T05:58:04.403-04:00As my little caboose, 8 years behind 9 older sibli...As my little caboose, 8 years behind 9 older siblings, begins first grade, I needed this reminder. I thought surely at this point I "can do it all". But now I have the opportunity to tend to my aging mother in law as she lives with us. My "all" is invisible to the outside world, but very full at home. So I'm passing those sign ups right on to the next mom or dad in line! Thanks, Sarah.luvnmy10https://www.blogger.com/profile/09164832406300940298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-33825062033025446902015-08-19T01:27:14.572-04:002015-08-19T01:27:14.572-04:00I love this post! It rings true with me as a mom o...I love this post! It rings true with me as a mom of 4, 9 and under! It is EXACTLY how I feel and how I operate and it feels great to know I am not the only one who thinks this way!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071718537817896904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-15893818065411138732015-08-19T01:00:53.860-04:002015-08-19T01:00:53.860-04:00It's easy enough to say no and just a few peop...It's easy enough to say no and just a few people end up helping, but it's SO much easier if many people would just take on one event/project for the year (and even have a committee to share the load). I don't think agreeing to one thing will hurt, even though life is busy. It always will be and it's okay/good to help at the school.NaDellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860475709130555069noreply@blogger.com