how did I get myself into this??

Have you ever wondered how you ended up doing too much? I always seem to be asking myself "How did I get involved in this?"
The answer for me is I have a problem saying NO. Is this because I don't want people mad at me? Do I need to be involved so I know what is going on? Do I do it for my kids? Is it to meet new people? Am I insane??? I think, to some extent, it is all of the above.
I got involved in the school PAC to help in a small way and to get to know the school and teachers. Somehow I ended up on the executive as Secretary...all because a new friend asked for help. I became a Guide leader because my daughter wanted to be a Guide and there wasn't anyone to take on the unit. At the parent meeting, I made it clear that I would help, but would not be the Guider in Charge. Also, I DON'T DO CRAFTS!! I am now doing all the paperwork for our unit. Thank goodness for the other ladies that I work with in this unit...we have a great team! (and I only have to help with crafts sometimes!)
I went to a parent meeting for the trip that the Parallel Players are taking to Mainstage in Kamloops this July...I only went to get some information...now I have somehow found myself on the fundraising committee.
There is really one thing in common with all these things that I have gotten involved in....My girls. I want them to have every opportunity to do the things that make them happy and if I have to give my time and energy to these committees, groups, and events then that is what I will do.
Besides, I have met some wonderful people this way!