I'm announcing it here and now, so that I can't change my mind. . . or come up with some way to justify keeping it. . . but there is no way. If you listen to Confessions of a Work at Home Mom, you may already know that I am overwhelmed. Make that Overwhelmed! I am so busy that I don't have time to enjoy the things that I like to do anymore. And I know what that means -- it is time to simplify. So I'm turning over control of the ring to a willing soul on January 1st. Who wants it?
(I hate giving up control of the ring. But what can I do? I'm exhausted and depressed. I need time to play with Maddie and hang out with Pete and do some crafts -- maybe even read a book. Something must give. Maddie wants time to play more card games -- I cannot resist her.)
ok, I'M NOT VOLUNTEERING...I just think it's funny, everyone wants to join, including me, but no one wants the responsibility of taking over. I empathize with you dear. That is one monstrous job you have going.
Posted by: Tracey | Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Julie, I can totally understand being overwhelmed with it all and wanting to simplify. And while I would love to volunteer, I'm still getting my life back on course after the recent changes. Is there another option between the all or nothing? Maybe sharing the Ring Mom duties with someone else (or two)? I would certainly volunteer to lend a hand in the checking of applicants and the like.
Posted by: Risa | Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 02:26 PM
Okay. I'm not volunteering - yet - but tell us what exactly being ring-mom entails. How much programming/HTML skill do I need? Etc. And maybe estimate how many hours a week you'd need to make it all go.
Thanks.
I'm thinking about it. I'm insane.
Posted by: JulieT | Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 02:31 PM
Man, I hear you. I used to read, too... oh, what, 4 years ago? I was going to suggest the same thing Risa did, is it possible for you to share the duties with someone else? Good luck, and take deep breaths. That's what I do!
Posted by: Michelle | Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 02:58 PM
I'm crazy too as I'm definitely considering it. What a big and wonderful job you've done it would be hard to keep up with you.
Posted by: keri | Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 03:18 PM
Add me to the list of folks who want to know what it entails, in case you don't post the info on the blog. I can totally understand the need to downsize.
Posted by: sarah b. | Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 03:23 PM
My dear, you have soooo put in your time! I hope this decision leaves you with the emotional, intellectual and logistical space for wonderful creations.
Posted by: Leslie | Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 11:08 AM
if you still need help let me know
Posted by: michellelmf | Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 04:47 PM
Let me know if I can help.
Posted by: Stephy | Friday, October 20, 2006 at 03:02 PM