Hi all, I have a neighbour/friend who is quite open and vocal about everything she gets up to both in person and on social media etc etc. she is a busy lady and I often feel inadequate in comparison. I wish I had her energy.
she works, as does her husband, both herself and her kids (3 of them) go to multiple hobbies and sports clubs, she meets with friends regularly, she helps at the school, she's on the parent group thingy where they raise money, organises helps at school events, she's a school governor, she volunteers in the community, baked for events etc. Before you all ask how I know all this, as above, she's quite open plus she's at every single school event helping and gets mentioned in the school newsletter a lot as well as stuff in the community. They go away to see friends and family at the weekend too. Their life is non stop which is great for them and obviously works for them but I'm sat here with no energy thinking how?! I'm not judging in any shape or form, I'm just in awe how they get it all done.
I consider myself quite an active & busy person but I just couldn't imagine having all the time for this. I'm not working (I have a disabled DS with high care needs) and my dh works long hours but when he's home he's a fabulous dad and chips in around the house, cooking etc. When DS is at school as well as my younger DC I usually potter around doing housework etc, I am pretty house proud. Some weeks I have more time than others depending on appointments, school meetings etc etc. My dc come home from school, we eat dinner, clean up, do homework and baths and it's pretty much bedtime.
I'm exhausted and I don't do half as much as her.
I do like being at home and not going out much which does hold me back. I do like the quiet life and routine is very rigid in our house.
I am sat exhausted here now with little energy left!