Thursday, May 24, 2007

If slow and steady wins the race...

...why am I so out of breath?

I speak metaphorically, of course. I do not run. It ranks right up there with visits to the dentist or removing hair from drains.

But it seems like the closer to the end of the school year I get, the more time demands there are. I feel like just hanging a sign around my neck that says "No, NO, NOOOOO, I am not available!" But that's not me. I'm too interested in pleasing people (the fear of man brings a snare) so I go ahead and try to accommodate yet one more event.

It's insane. And by extension, I am insane.

I'm reminded of Atalanta's race, getting distracted by the golden apples Hippomene tossed--stopping to pick them up... and thereby losing the race.

So. NO MORE GOLDEN APPLES. And the answer to your question is NO.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

ahhhh! I was going to ask you to help me with something too. =) Just kidding. Get your stuff done. Family is very important!

I've been feeling crazed too, but I think life is settling some...I hope.

3boysmama said...

hmmm, Will you make me a dairy-free lightning mcqueen birthday cake? pretty please?

and then will you teach my 20 month old piano lessons? =)

Annecourager said...

LOL--
Crystal- 1) Yes, and 2) NO, send him to Kindermusik for now. :)

I'm becoming a more selective Yesser I guess!

Blessed Sunday, all

Annecourager said...

Crystal, give this a whirl if he likes chocolate:

Chocolate No Dairy Products
(Eggless, Milkless, Butterless)

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
5 Tablespoons oil
1/2 Tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla