Comments on: Admitting that I can’t do it all…or even half of it http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:43:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: I Just Want to Clean the Playroom « Baby Steps http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-29457 I Just Want to Clean the Playroom « Baby Steps Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:44:20 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-29457 [...] vocabulary.) is sweeping the kitchen floor, and I might not even get that done.  And that that’s okay right now.  But I’m Me, I’m Type-A, I’m an organization freak and a perfectionist and a [...] [...] vocabulary.) is sweeping the kitchen floor, and I might not even get that done.  And that that’s okay right now.  But I’m Me, I’m Type-A, I’m an organization freak and a perfectionist and a [...]

]]> By: Tara M http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-29006 Tara M Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:48:22 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-29006 Wow...this blog caught me in a moment where I am dealing with that exact tension. There is so much to do...and yet the world would not end if it did not get done. Thank you for your honesty in this post. I am a new reader...this is the first blog post of yours I have read and it realy connects with me. I look forwrd to more! Wow…this blog caught me in a moment where I am dealing with that exact tension. There is so much to do…and yet the world would not end if it did not get done. Thank you for your honesty in this post.

I am a new reader…this is the first blog post of yours I have read and it realy connects with me. I look forwrd to more!

]]> By: Carrie http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-28650 Carrie Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:20:46 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-28650 I had read this post before and loved it, and am rediscovering it again...I linked it on Facebook and just messaged a friend who had commented on it: This right here: " When my goal changed to “bring peace to my household,” it became glaringly obvious that obtaining peace was going to involve sacrificing a huge chunk of my to-do list; that I would have to give up not only on the idea of being able to do it all, but the idea that I can do much of anything other than just keep diapers changed and kids fed and the toys and dirty dishes put away and have some quality time with the kids and free time for myself." is so helpful for me. I think I'm going to put it up somewhere. I totally struggle under the weight of to-do's...and I get so irritable and snappy when everyone CONSTANTLY interrupts my unending quest to feel like a better mom and wife because the to-do's are checked off. I get disrespectful to my children and sassy and de-prioritize the things that are actually priority. "Bring peace to my household..." I really like that a lot. Thanks SO MUCH for this post, Jen. I had read this post before and loved it, and am rediscovering it again…I linked it on Facebook and just messaged a friend who had commented on it:

This right here:

” When my goal changed to “bring peace to my household,” it became glaringly obvious that obtaining peace was going to involve sacrificing a huge chunk of my to-do list; that I would have to give up not only on the idea of being able to do it all, but the idea that I can do much of anything other than just keep diapers changed and kids fed and the toys and dirty dishes put away and have some quality time with the kids and free time for myself.”

is so helpful for me. I think I’m going to put it up somewhere. I totally struggle under the weight of to-do’s…and I get so irritable and snappy when everyone CONSTANTLY interrupts my unending quest to feel like a better mom and wife because the to-do’s are checked off. I get disrespectful to my children and sassy and de-prioritize the things that are actually priority.

“Bring peace to my household…” I really like that a lot.

Thanks SO MUCH for this post, Jen.
Carrie recently posted..HA!!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-28614 Rebecca Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:46:32 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-28614 This is outstanding and really makes the point that we just need to zero in on God's calling to us in our current stage of life and be faithful in that. I left my full time ministry job to care for our daughter at home after spending 2 1/2 years feeling like I was doing nothing well. It is very freeing! I know what I am about now. This is outstanding and really makes the point that we just need to zero in on God’s calling to us in our current stage of life and be faithful in that. I left my full time ministry job to care for our daughter at home after spending 2 1/2 years feeling like I was doing nothing well. It is very freeing! I know what I am about now.

]]> By: My life changing diapers | Conversion Diary http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-28613 My life changing diapers | Conversion Diary Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:36:07 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-28613 [...] Admitting that I can’t do it all…or even half of it [...] [...] Admitting that I can’t do it all…or even half of it [...]

]]> By: Clara http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-26695 Clara Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:20:54 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-26695 This post hit home! Sounds similar to me, except no children yet. I struggle to get everything done I think I "should" in a day and drastically underestimate how long it will take me to do a task...thus I am always in a state of near panic and constantly feeling overwhelmed. I will have to try the exercise you did with your husband. :) THat sounds useful! Because lately, what has been dropped the way-side in my schedule (which by the way is in my head, not paper) is me-taking care of me! No reading, no knitting, little socializing (except for work). I think I need to change this and ask God to help! Thank you for sharing this! This post hit home! Sounds similar to me, except no children yet. I struggle to get everything done I think I “should” in a day and drastically underestimate how long it will take me to do a task…thus I am always in a state of near panic and constantly feeling overwhelmed.

I will have to try the exercise you did with your husband. :) THat sounds useful! Because lately, what has been dropped the way-side in my schedule (which by the way is in my head, not paper) is me-taking care of me! No reading, no knitting, little socializing (except for work). I think I need to change this and ask God to help!

Thank you for sharing this!

]]> By: Guest post: A family liturgy | Conversion Diary http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-22705 Guest post: A family liturgy | Conversion Diary Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:05:06 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-22705 [...] commentor Steve G. had some great thoughts to add to my post about bringing peace to my household, so I suggested that he do a guest post. You can see Steve's other guest posts here -- scroll down [...] [...] commentor Steve G. had some great thoughts to add to my post about bringing peace to my household, so I suggested that he do a guest post. You can see Steve's other guest posts here — scroll down [...]

]]> By: meeks http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-19173 meeks Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:47 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-19173 Guess what...you are probably right brain dominant. All those words you used...lazy slob etc etc, aren't you...they are just because you tend to think in a collective kind of way, rather than sequential (what is needed to get things done in an orderly way, rather than being overwhelmed at the collective task). You are probably creative and spontaneous and a go with the flow kind of person. They are all right brain attributes. I read a book called "Organizing for the Creative Person" by Lehmkuhl & Laming. It was so amazing to know the reasons I did the things I did, and that I wasn't alone (or faulty) and that there were ways to combat it!! All the best! Guess what…you are probably right brain dominant. All those words you used…lazy slob etc etc, aren't you…they are just because you tend to think in a collective kind of way, rather than sequential (what is needed to get things done in an orderly way, rather than being overwhelmed at the collective task). You are probably creative and spontaneous and a go with the flow kind of person. They are all right brain attributes. I read a book called "Organizing for the Creative Person" by Lehmkuhl & Laming. It was so amazing to know the reasons I did the things I did, and that I wasn't alone (or faulty) and that there were ways to combat it!! All the best!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-18895 Rebecca Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:10:48 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-18895 Goodness, I found my twin. :P Hubby and are both naturally lazy, and naturally... well... slobs. Almost every single one of my friends are neat freaks, so I'm constantly comparing myself to them. We don't even have kids yet, but I'm constantly trying to cram waaaay too many things into my schedule. Gotta let go. <br /><br />As I was writing this comment I realized something. I was just over at a friend's house the other day. I'm very good friends with her mother as well (who she lives with while she is in college). It just occurred to me that my friend's mother's house is not what one would consider neat or especially tidy. However, I never noticed it before now because when we go over there she makes us feel welcome. She makes being there so entertaining/fun/stimulating that you don't even notice the state of the house. She has thrown fun parties or hang-outs at her house since I was in high school. Her doors are always open. Sure, you might have to move a toy to sit on the couch, but who cares? Goodness, I found my twin. :P Hubby and are both naturally lazy, and naturally… well… slobs. Almost every single one of my friends are neat freaks, so I'm constantly comparing myself to them. We don't even have kids yet, but I'm constantly trying to cram waaaay too many things into my schedule. Gotta let go.

As I was writing this comment I realized something. I was just over at a friend's house the other day. I'm very good friends with her mother as well (who she lives with while she is in college). It just occurred to me that my friend's mother's house is not what one would consider neat or especially tidy. However, I never noticed it before now because when we go over there she makes us feel welcome. She makes being there so entertaining/fun/stimulating that you don't even notice the state of the house. She has thrown fun parties or hang-outs at her house since I was in high school. Her doors are always open. Sure, you might have to move a toy to sit on the couch, but who cares?

]]> By: Andrea http://www.conversiondiary.com/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-allor-even.html/comment-page-1#comment-4913 Andrea Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:25:00 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2008/01/admitting-that-i-cant-do-it-all-or-even-half-of-it.html#comment-4913 Excellent post!! Excellent post!!

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