I'm not a very good blogger!  It's been awhile since my last post.

I'm finding my multitasking skills aren't what they used to be.  It seems I used to manage work,  getting kids to their respective soccer games, organize choir practices and concerts, set up nursing home visits, volunteer and several different community events, knit up a gift or two, remind husband and kids of their various practices, appointments, etc ......and all without a cell phone!    

These days, I mostly just worry about choir and an occasional vendor show (hand knit items).......and husband's doctor appts.  I just work one day a week, though I sometimes sub for the school district.   Last week, I subbed 3 days in a row - and 2 days the week before that.   My life ground to a halt.   I forgot a meeting, didn't get information or music together for a choir concert like I should.........and the house looked like a hurricane went through it.    Not that I'm ever a good housekeeper......but even I have my limits!  I couldn't believe it!  I didn't used to have such a problem getting things done while I worked!

So, I've been lamenting growing old and slowing down........until it occurred to me that maybe - I've just gotten smarter.   Maybe we get out of practice running around like crazy people, because we realize that all that running around isn't necessary.  Maybe a forgotten meeting means that it's a good day to stay home.   Maybe the music wasn't that important and maybe, no one really cares about the house.  All the important things that needed to happen, did.    What would have happened years ago if I had just focused on the most important things and let some of the other stuff slide?  Would it have mattered?   Maybe it would have.  But for now - I like to think that I've become much smarter rather than much older.  I will get done what's necessary - and not worry about what isn't.   What a relief!