I am stressed but trying so hard not to be. It’s not just due to the marriage going south thing but with life in general. I am a girl with a plan and for the past two weeks my plan has been interrupted EVERY SINGLE F***ING DAY.
Last week:
Monday: Driving home I had a flat tire
Tuesday: School…”Andre is having a difficult day. Could you bring his stress ball in? ” I think: Sure, of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Wednesday: Andre’s asthma is acting up. ” Can you bring in his inhalor” I think: Sure, of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Thursday: Gracie….”Mom I forgot my lunch and I have no money in my account” I think: This is the first time this has happened all year so how can I refuse? I also think: Sure. of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Friday: Me…”Hello this is Dr. H office. He needs you to come in today to discuss the results of your tests.” I think: Do you really need me to come in or is this just another way to open my wallet even wider to you? Sigh. I also think: Sure, of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Monday: Paul. Mom I forgot my permission slip and I can’t go on the field trip without it.I think: Sure of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Tuesday: Gracie: “Mom I forgot my homework.” Now normally my answer is “too bad” but she had not called me the entire year and how could I say no? I think: Sure, of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Wednesday: Me: “I’m sorry Mrs. _____. We are running about an hour and a half late so you just need to go ahead and sit down until we call you back for your test.” I think: Sure, of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Thursday: Andre- “Hello Mrs. _____. This is Annie from Andre’s school. He is having a difficult day and he says that the palate of his mouth is burning so he cannot go outside for PE. Could you talk with him?” So I do. Fifteen minutes later the second call comes. “Can you come pick him up?” I think: Sure, of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
Friday: Paul-“Mom, I just ripped my pants playing in PE. Can you bring me another pair?” I think: Sure, of course, because I have nothing else I need to do!
I know that I need to learn to be more flexible. I know that I need to learn to just go with the flow.I know I should view these moments of the unexpected as “opportunities” to stretch myself and my calendar.I also know that sometimes “shit” happens but frankly I would like a little more notice when things are going to change from the scheduled program. I really don’t feel like that is too much to ask. SOOOOOO….
Dear UNIVERSE:
Hear my prayer.
I have tons to do today. My stress level is high. Please be kind to me today.
Kindly and with hope,
Me
Gardy Loo Pismire 
and Mercury isn’t even fucking retrograding.
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Isn’t that always the case!
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but read your horoscope on Susan Miller. It will end and it will improve – quickly!
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by Susan Miller. not on.
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Ugh. That sounds like one packed and interrupted and thus even more packed and hectic and crazy schedule. You are doing awesome managing all this. You could say ‘too bad’ but you don’t – because you are awesome. Although you would still be awesome if you did say ‘too bad’ just a few times more… 🙂 Maybe that’s what the universe is trying to teach you? I don’t know. Hang in there, hang in there, and don’t forget to make time for a little wine time tonight. You more than deserve it!
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