I've been pretty busy the past several weeks. Besides taking my relatives around, I've been busy at Matthew's school. I've been participating at the morning coffee's with the principal, PTSA activities for fund raising and been working with the class mom for upcoming events. I've also joined a committee at our compound. Today, I had back to back meetings. Principal coffee, PTSA and class meeting for upcoming events. After a quick lunch with my friend Anne, I rushed home to attend the committe meeting on the compound. Reminds me of the days when I was working and getting paid for what I was doing. Fast forward, one year later, gainfully unemployed, extremely busy but not getting monetary compensation for my work. Oh well.
As of today, I've been roped into doing the following for the school: baking for the class Halloween party (last count- 36 cupcakes, 36 Halloween cookies), selling tickets for the upcoming International Fair, baking and selling the goods for the International Fair, organizing the Thanksgiving meal, baking for Christmas, doing something for Chinese New Year (though I can't remember what at this point). For the compound, I'll be starting a book club, organizing retreats and will help start a newsletter. I must have the following words tatooed on my forehead: "Sure, no problem. I can't say no. Just tell me what you need. If no one will volunteer, you can bet that I will".
I was class mom for many years. It started when Matthew was in nursery school and continued through 4th grade. It wasn't enough to be class mom at the elementary school, I did it at Chinese school and also helped out at the after school program. I really wanted a break this year. I was willing to help but, didn't want the responsibility of planning things or baking everything. Now, we're a month and a half into the school year and somehow....I can't say no. Old habits die hard.
