Jam Packed Weekend

20 years ago

I'm already dreading this weekend. Friday evening my youngest has her kindergaten graduation. Being it is her birthday the next day, I told her grandmas that I would have her family birthday supper that evening as well. As to save them a trip. Saturday morning we are having her birthday party with her friends. Then Saturday afternoon and evening I offered to host a barbeque for 12 South African immigrants that work at our shop. (They are missing their families so much.) Then my husbands aunt passed away and we just found out last night that her funeral is Friday afternoon. To top it all my aunt just phoned and invited us to her wedding on Sunday afternoon.

My house is a mess. ( I have snowmen sitting in my dining room yet.For crying out loud.)I still have plants to put out. And in my veggie garden the weeds are starting to get as big as the plants. (STUPID RAIN)

At work they are pushing for overtime and threatening mandatory overtime again.

I'm starting to get overwhelmed here.

I THINK IT"S TIME FOR A SICK DAY.

I have to bake for the graduation. Bake a cake for the Grandmas. Bake a cake for the kid party. Make all the salads for the barbeque.

I THINK IT'S TIME FOR A SICK DAY.

Or does anyone want to do some baking for me. You could always send it express post.

Shelley

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Comments (7)

marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
20 years ago
I was going to say "It never rains but it pours", but in light of your "Stupid rain" comment, i'd better not! :> But it does seem to happen all at once, eh?

Take the sick day - you deserve it! Heck - you NEED it!

Good luck.
northspruce
20 years ago
Yikes! I thought it was bad enough that my brother is coming to stay for 2 weeks right in the middle of gardening season... you have definitely got me beat!

Take the sick day! Take it! I said you could! LOL

(BTW I know you want to make it all special but if it was me I would be straight down to Safeway haggling for a deal on 3 cakes - LOL! Oh come to think of it they make salads too...)
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Laurie_z3_MB
20 years ago
Just had my youngest son's nursery school graduation yesterday. They're WAY too cute! And 10 days ago had my oldest son's birthday party. Who plans these birthdays in the middle of gardening season?! Sheesh! What was I thinking?lol

Shelley take the sick day, and go to the bakery(and possibly the liquor store too!). I picked up an ice cream cake for DS and the kids loved it! Especially since it was 30 degrees out.
With that much on your plate, take the easy route ;^)
marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
20 years ago
Heh heh. My kids' birthdays are November, February, and late August. Much better planning, eh?

Yeah, right! LOL
Crazy_Gardener
20 years ago
I'd say take a bereavement leave day and a sick day!

Breath, breath, breath, when you're that busy, I sure wouldn't worry about baking a cake, I'm sure your guests will understand if its bakery bought, but get your DH to pick up the bakery and other stuff, if you're going to phone in sick someone from work might see you at Safeway!

First things first, make sure to move those snowmen downstairs ;)

Good luck!
Sharon
sazzyrose
Original Author
20 years ago
I'm feeling better today. The snowmen are put away. A few more plants went into their new homes. The house is starting to get into shape. My closest bakery is a half an hour away, so it is less time consuming for me to bake. I'm planning lasagne, garlic toast and salad for supper on Friday night. Kenzie's favorite (the birthday girl) and an easy meal to make.
Still thinking about the sick day.
Shelley
prairierose
20 years ago
I hate weeks that look like that, let alone weekends! By Monday you may need a sick day. Enjoy the chaos - it's a better option than hating it.
Connie