Did I bite off more than I can chew?

Good luck! Sounds like fun.....NOT! I don't get stressed anymore.....refuse to let myself! I allow plenty of ME time so don't have to worry about it!

That's a great attitude to have, over the years I have learned not to stress as much and let the little things get to me, afterall I am only one person and can only do so much.

I just feel like I'm never going to catch up! LOL!

if anyone can handle it all you can.. just be sure to delegate, delegate, delegate and ask for help if you become overwhelmed!!

Wow that is a lot. I help out with both of my kids classes. I would like to do more but with the baby comming in a few weeks I am trying to cut back. I offered to help out with organizing and sending in box tops so I shall see how much work that is.

It sounds as if you have a full plate!

DiAna took the words outa my mouth!
My Mother was the Pres. of what back then was the P.T,A.lots of planning,fundraising,and work!she started the free breakfast program for the southern Florida area.I was proud of that.
She also started Sat. Movies and kids who got good behavior and grade vouchers got in free.at $.30 a movie and $.20 POPCORN she raised quite a bit of money [that was in 1955-6 ]and every week there were cupcake and cookie sales donated by all the moms.

You do have a lot going on!
I was cookie Mom one year - it is not too hard & shouldn't take up too much of your time.

Sounds like you need to schedule some ME time on your calendar so you can keep up with the demands of a busy life, kids, household, pets, hubby and gather.

Pamper yourself and get assistants to help you with your new assigments. We do not want you to burn out before the end of the year.

This is my first year with school-aged children. I have a kindergartner, but also a 3 and 1 year old at home. We didn't even join the PTA this year, but I don't even feel bad. The preschool years have been very hard on me and I know my limits, so kudos to you for having the energy to do those things, but this mom is going to have to opt out for another couple of years.

Just make sure you are making enough time for yourself. No one takes care of mom --- so we have to take care of ourselves! Otherwise we end up grouchy, tired, fat and burnt out on motherhood!

I do look forward to being able to give more time to my kids' school, I just know that now isn't the time for me!

Oh, and I promise not to complain about the things I didn't help out with!

don't plan meeting for the same day and time..

That's definately a must. I can't be in more than one place at the same time! :)

you might be different, women seem to be able to be in more the one place at time..Heck you could be on the phone in one place and in person in another..

My kids aren't in school yet, and I'm so thankful. Right now I just teach a preschool aged class at church once a week, but finding age-appropriate activities to go with the lessons is challenging enough for me, LOL! Plus now I am taking a newborn, but there are usually enough ladies willing to "help" with the baby, so that's always nice! :)

I'm sure you'll do fine and find your balance!

When we had complaints at my Holiday Shoppe I asked every single one if they would be willing to donate their time instead of sitting and waiting. I said (nicely) that we never get enough volunteers but that would never stop us from trying to give our kids the most fun possible and that we would love it if they could give a few moments, even if just while waiting for their kids.
None of them offered their time, but at least they shut up!

Just being president is such hard work. Hopefully you can delegate your tasks to other willing parents and then just make yourself a helper with those events. Otherwise you could go crazy!!!

I just have to say that if your kids spend eight hours a day in the care of an institution, you inherently have the right to complain. It seems like you are truly embracing your role as a mom. I assume that you are a stay at home because I don't see where you would have time to work. It takes all kinds in this world, and sahms are capable of being there on behalf of the children/parents, etc.. when working parents sometimes can't be. So, it would be nice to say that it all balanced out. As for balancing your life, what I do if I feel overwhelmed is I stop. I just say enough is enough, I'm taking time out. And, when I come back from my time out (however long it might have been) I deal with things one by one - based on priority - until I get back into the swing of things.

Sounds like you're a busy one!

Wow that's a lot of activities but if you get your mind to it i am sure you will do great. I would definately schedule in some me time breaks anytime you find a chance.