I am at a cross roads and I know not which direction to travel. The email from the grocery store finally arrived. I have not been chosen, but that is okay. I wasn't really looking for a position on the floor anyway. I'd prefer to be behind the scenes. I've been asked about babysitting again too. There is a one year old whose parents need a sitter. I need to call the daddy back, but I honestly don't know what to tell him... I feel suddenly crippled. The thought of taking on any children almost makes me panic and yet I need to fill my days with something.
*sigh*
I took my new long camera lens with me yesterday when I headed south to return my son to Auburn, but I'd left my camera card at home in my computer. (I may never learn...) Braving the cold is not my strong suit but I did manage to catch a chickadee on my way back in from the bus stop this morning. I think I shall like my new lenses very much.
Fill your days with something?
ReplyDeleteSeems to me you are busy from sunrise to sunset...
With all your kids...grandkids...baking...cooking...
Martha...you have a VERY full life...
Sit back and enjoy!
Life is short...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Maybe it just "feels" like I'm doing nothing.
DeleteI am scared to death of the day when y son goes off to work again and my grandchildren return...
So, is it party that you want an excuse not to have the grands all the time? If you had a job out of the house you wouldn't be available?
DeletePartly...not party. Ha
DeleteI think it is.
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Well, you shouldn't feel guilty about that. But also, that is a huge undertaking just to avoid being full time babysitter. Might be hard to do but you should do what's best for you..and saying it now, before it's expected of you and a job is had by him. Just mention it now...that you prefer to be grandma and not sitter so they know before hand. It might be a little awkward for a moment, but then it's out there before an immediate need is there an you feel obligated. I think even Dr. Phil would agree with me on this one. :)
DeleteI can't imagine searching for something to fill my days. Unless you meant something that brings in money. Seems like you're burnt out of the babysitting and need a different adventure.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought of searching your thrift store for things to sell on etsy? Lots of people have made a nice little business out of doing it. (cough, cough) haha....Taylor caught my bug and has started doing it, too. He's had 27 sales already!
Another idea I have is to check out Odesk.com
Taylor made pretty good money there during college proof reading and editing, but there are all kinds of choices.
Oh...what about Visiting Angels or something like that? I have a friend who does this and loves it.
Just some thoughts. :)
Perhaps I will investigate Etsy and see what kind of treasures I have hanging around looking for a good home. I am so easily overwhelmed right now that it's frustrating me. Maybe I really do need to step back and do nothing
DeleteMy laptop is playing games with me and publishing without my permission...
DeleteOf course, I never do "just" nothing, but there are times when the pressure to accomplish weighs heavy. Maybe I'll go dig through some boxes or find a friend with whom to search estate sales.
Estate Sales....Love those!
DeleteTake a small break for now...
I loved reading what Betsy suggested, but I'm such a coward when it comes to doing anything on Esty, etc. I think you would probably do great with something like that.
ReplyDeleteI love the suggestions too, it's actually pulling it off that is the challenge. ha ha! I could probably have fun once I got the hang of it.
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Dear Martha, These decisions are difficult. If you have doubt about the babysitting perhaps you should listen to your inner self. It usually is not wrong.
ReplyDeleteI will keep you in my prayers. xo Catherine
Thank you, Catherine. I appreciate the prayers.
DeleteI don't know you personally Martha, but I do know you should always listen to the little voice inside. It is NEVER wrong. A few years ago I felt I needed something to occupy me sometimes and I cleaned a few houses for friends who were still working. It is different to cleaning your own house too :-) The money is good - $25 per hour with a minimum of 3 hours. They were all so grateful and loved coming home to a nice clean house. I didn't do it every day or anything - 2 I did every 2 weeks and 1 was every week. Now I visit a nursing home near me once a week and help those who are unable to feed themselves and once a week on a different day my husband and I take our big black lab to visit at the same residence. They just love it! They are ALWAYS looking for volunteers. It is very satisfying to me I have to say. You will find something..........
ReplyDeleteMarilyn from Canada
And if you are wanting something at home, I still love the pie business idea!
ReplyDeleteI sold cookies for years...still do!
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