I fear that I get the "Least organized bad mommy of the year" award. I can't even tell you how hard I really do try to be organized and keep things out where I can see them and won't forget my kids' events. I even have a planner..... that hasn't been written in since March.
It started with forgetting every Wednesday that Zachary has show and tell for preschool. For some reason I couldn't get it out of my head that it isn't on Fridays like it was when Addison went. It's Wednesdays now. That's fine. It's great even. Except my brain doesn't grasp it.
Two weeks ago was the first Girl Scout meeting for Addison's troop. It was at 6. I remembered it that morning. It was written on the calendar. No problem. We would be able to go, no hassles what-so-ever. I remembered it again at 8 that night when one of her troop leaders called to make sure she was still going to be in it. Bad Mommy.
Then last week, on Wednesday night, Addison and I had this nice long talk about an awards ceremony the following day at her school for perfect attendance. A ceremony in which she was getting an award. We talked about how we would all be able to come and what time it was and everything. The paper was in my hand. I laid it on the counter by the coffee pot, just so I would see it in the morning and not forget. I saw it. We talked about it on the way to school. I told her I would see her at 11:25. At 11:27, I remembered that we were supposed to be at the school. By the time I would have gotten everyone loaded and to the school, it would have been over. Bad Mommy.
Now, this week, tonight as a matter of fact, was Addison's second GS meeting. I remembered. I really did remember to take her!!! We got there at 6:30. Right on time!!!! We walked in the door and all the girls were doing different things and when we walked in I almost felt like we had disturbed them. I came home and told Jeremy that I was amazed at how quickly they got started on their projects and how I felt like we walked in late. I looked at the calendar to make sure what time I needed to pick her up. 7:30. No problem. Wait. I thought it went from 6:30-8? Uh oooooh..... 6-7:30. WE WERE LATE!!!!! UUUGGGHHHH!!!!!! BAD MOMMY!!!!!
Will I EVER get into gear?!?! Why is it so hard for my brain to get this stuff?!?!? I'm only 30! I have the mind of a 70 year old with Alzheimers. I can't even remember to write things in my planner. And when I remember to write it on the calendar, I forget to check it every morning!!! What am I going to do when I have THREE in different things at once?
Breathe..... just breathe.......
2 comments:
Hey - I am in that group! Late for things, forgotten appointments, no show and tell item. Yes, I think it's a case of too much on the brain.
I'd say maybe notes taped to your bathroom mirror or on your front door. I've found that helpful. Or I email myself.
Good luck - and when you figure it all out, let me know so I can do better too.
Hey, why not involve the kids? It means a lot to them and they can read calendars. Put it on Addison's calendar that she has girl scouts. Then you have a little reminder. Also, Zack will definitely find his show and tell to be more crucial. Put a calendar in his room and let him check off days so he remember what is in store for tomorrow!
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