Have you ever bitten off more than you could chew?

Well let me see, I have a list of things that I am doing and I wouldn't believe it if someone else told me. My marriage is almost over and I really don't want that to happen.

1. PTA Carnival Chair. Had carnival on 10-4. Thank goodness that is over
2. PTA yearbook chair.

• take pictures at all events
• teach 5th graders curriculumn
• design book

3. SYA special projects director.

• Bingo night (done)
• pictures (done)
• trophies
• carnival
• plaques
• fundraiser
• shoutouts everyweek
• team mom meetings every other week
• answer atleast 20 questions a day
• fundraising events at local resturaunts
• donations for SYA
• board meeting 1 a month
• Cheer coach
  1. Teach 8 8-9 year olds cheer
  2. deal with parents
  3. Handle the football team and parents
  4. be postivie and show the girls how to do the same

4. College Student

• Computer class
• Algebra
• Public speaking
• Design
• All the homework that goes along with 13 hours of college.

5. Mom

• do I really have to list everything LOL

6. Wife

• you know the drill

7. Creative Team Leader on 2 sites

• I have turned the reins over until it slows down but I feel like such a disapointment

8. Friend

• Listening!!!!! I feel like I just don't have time!! I feel like I am loosing my bff!

9. Substitute teach

• I haven't had time to work and we really need me to work.

10. I volunteer and help whenever anyone needs it. I love to help the fine arts teacher at the elementary school. I love love love to help. I am very crafty and just love to help the kids. My mom never did anything so I don't know if that is why.

I don't think this is all. I do way more. I am so exhausted and I feel like I am letting my kids down. I know I am letting my husband down. He is the one that would rather not help anyone. I just like to help. UUUGGH

Rant over for now

Volunteering?????

Ok. I am exhausted. I have been volunteering for the PTA and the SYA and substituting for the elementary school and noone seems to appreciate the things volunteers do.

I know I get paid for substituting but I still am there to help. I give my all everytime I am at a school and the teachers just seem to be ungreatful and very untrustworthy.

I don't volunteer to get recognition or a pat on the back. I volunteer first and foremost to be involved with my children. I love my kids and I love the kids I work with. What I don't love are the parents who don't do a thing for their kids sports team or homeroom and then blame the volunteers that everything doesn't turn out the way they think it should have been.

"Step up if you want to make a difference" that is what I always heard. Well when you do get ready to listen to the whinning and bellyaching. I am so tired of the parents on my daughters cheer squad moaning and groaning about EVERYTHING! I can't make everyine happy but I still try so stinking hard.

Why do I volunteer? For my children, so when they look back at their childhood they will be able to see me in their memories!