Biting off more than I can chew. I do it a LOT. I guess, technically...it isn't more than I can chew...because I always seem to find a way to get it done. But, goodness....sometimes I need to back away and not want to do so much!
I think my biggest problem is that I don't allow myself enough time to execute all of my grand ideas. Then, I am running around like a crazy person trying to finalize millions of details at the last minute. This past weekend was a prime example.
I LOVE hosting parties and shower, LOVE it. However, sometimes I let my inability to delegate get the best of me. I am a control freak about some things and I like for things to be done my way...don't we all? Or is that just me? Hmmm....
I did this several weeks ago when I took on hosting two events in the same weekend for one of my best friends. One was at my house and one at my mom's....several of the people involved in the hosting lived out of town for one shower and the other I was hosting with a bunch of boys. What's that leave...me doing most of the work, and yes, most likely I wouldn't have it any other way. But, geeesh! It's exhausting. I need to learn to let go and not have to micro manage every thing and let other people do it. *Admitting is the first step, right?*
This past weekend I was helping host a wedding party for one of my best friends and a baby shower for another. The bride's MOH really did most of the work for the party on Friday night, which was wonderful. I really was only needed one night last week to help set up and then to bring lots of party accessories to the location on Friday. But, still...it was a big, nice party and I wanted it to be perfect. So...it stressed me out making sure everything was handled and that everything would be perfect. Of course, I had no doubt in the MOH who was doing this as she is one of my best friends as well...I just knew she needed my help and we both wanted to do all these little "extras" to make the party perfect. Well, we did. We did a wine and beer tasting party at the amazing lake house at Lake Carolina, it was perfect.
Then, Saturday was a BIG game day. Well, here is where I had to call it quits for a minute. I had planned on being out at tailgate at 10 am with the rest of the crowd for a noon kickoff. But, then I realized...aaaaaaha! I don't have to do everything. Of course, being the sober girl at tailgate helped make the decision. But, I ended up spending the morning taking my time, cleaning some of the house, and running some random errands I needed to run and a few for the baby shower that was going to be at MY house the next day. I had just had enough and needed a break. I think I just needed some "me" time, which I rarely do. It was so nice. I wasn't rushed, I ran the errands that I was going to put off until Sunday morning and headed out to the game at half time. What was going to be a super stressful/long day turned out not to be one at all, and it was just what I needed. I normally have more time to do things during the week...but this week was exceptionally busy at work...I worked late every day and traveled over 600 miles for work, ugh!
I was able to sleep in Sunday (which maybe I shouldn't have) but it felt good. I began the last of the house cleaning/preparation for the shower and wasn't rushed. (well until the last minute....but that's okay) My wonderful mom came down to bring some stuff for me to use at the shower and help me fix my new dining room drapes. I probably couldn't have gotten as much done without her...the drapes weren't a necessity before the shower, but boy...did they look beautiful (in my opinion anyways!).
Needless to say, I ended up being fine this weekend...but only because after waking feeling stressed Saturday morning, I decided to just forgo the early tailgating and do what I needed to. Everything turned out beautifully this weekend, full pictures recap to come. I absolutely LOVE giving showers for my best friends, it makes me so happy...sometimes I just need to learn to chill out and relax in the process.
I think my biggest problem is that I don't allow myself enough time to execute all of my grand ideas. Then, I am running around like a crazy person trying to finalize millions of details at the last minute. This past weekend was a prime example.
I LOVE hosting parties and shower, LOVE it. However, sometimes I let my inability to delegate get the best of me. I am a control freak about some things and I like for things to be done my way...don't we all? Or is that just me? Hmmm....
I did this several weeks ago when I took on hosting two events in the same weekend for one of my best friends. One was at my house and one at my mom's....several of the people involved in the hosting lived out of town for one shower and the other I was hosting with a bunch of boys. What's that leave...me doing most of the work, and yes, most likely I wouldn't have it any other way. But, geeesh! It's exhausting. I need to learn to let go and not have to micro manage every thing and let other people do it. *Admitting is the first step, right?*
This past weekend I was helping host a wedding party for one of my best friends and a baby shower for another. The bride's MOH really did most of the work for the party on Friday night, which was wonderful. I really was only needed one night last week to help set up and then to bring lots of party accessories to the location on Friday. But, still...it was a big, nice party and I wanted it to be perfect. So...it stressed me out making sure everything was handled and that everything would be perfect. Of course, I had no doubt in the MOH who was doing this as she is one of my best friends as well...I just knew she needed my help and we both wanted to do all these little "extras" to make the party perfect. Well, we did. We did a wine and beer tasting party at the amazing lake house at Lake Carolina, it was perfect.
Then, Saturday was a BIG game day. Well, here is where I had to call it quits for a minute. I had planned on being out at tailgate at 10 am with the rest of the crowd for a noon kickoff. But, then I realized...aaaaaaha! I don't have to do everything. Of course, being the sober girl at tailgate helped make the decision. But, I ended up spending the morning taking my time, cleaning some of the house, and running some random errands I needed to run and a few for the baby shower that was going to be at MY house the next day. I had just had enough and needed a break. I think I just needed some "me" time, which I rarely do. It was so nice. I wasn't rushed, I ran the errands that I was going to put off until Sunday morning and headed out to the game at half time. What was going to be a super stressful/long day turned out not to be one at all, and it was just what I needed. I normally have more time to do things during the week...but this week was exceptionally busy at work...I worked late every day and traveled over 600 miles for work, ugh!
I was able to sleep in Sunday (which maybe I shouldn't have) but it felt good. I began the last of the house cleaning/preparation for the shower and wasn't rushed. (well until the last minute....but that's okay) My wonderful mom came down to bring some stuff for me to use at the shower and help me fix my new dining room drapes. I probably couldn't have gotten as much done without her...the drapes weren't a necessity before the shower, but boy...did they look beautiful (in my opinion anyways!).
Needless to say, I ended up being fine this weekend...but only because after waking feeling stressed Saturday morning, I decided to just forgo the early tailgating and do what I needed to. Everything turned out beautifully this weekend, full pictures recap to come. I absolutely LOVE giving showers for my best friends, it makes me so happy...sometimes I just need to learn to chill out and relax in the process.
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