Actually, she’s a wedding planner. She is planning my daughter’s wedding and I know it will be memorable in its elegance and panache. I like that word, panache. It has…panache. The wedding planner has panache, too. Check her out at Minted Artistry!
Soon, too soon, I am hosting an engagement party for the happy couple, and although I could do it myself (I’ve done several parties with minimal help), I have hired the planner to do the Engagement Party.
Confession is good for the soul, right? I am tired. Both of my adult children are getting married this year. We (which means me) am hosting large events for both occasions. My husband had a double lung transplant (yes, you read that correctly, what a saga) 18 months ago, and just spent two weeks in the hospital for a virus. I am administering IV medications to him at home while working very hard at promoting my blog, learning about social media, and taking webinars about sponsors and travel writing. (If you would like to hire me to review your hotel, your island, your vacation home, or your dive boat, I am at your command. Don’t worry about hubby, I’ll hire a nurse!). I still have two students to work with on college applications as I finish up consulting on college choices.
It is also time to consider downsizing. We have a very large home full of memories…but I am not sure it is right for us anymore. With my husband’s health and other issues it is becoming very difficult to keep up the house the way it should be. We need to paint; we need grass; and many of our doors have swollen and are not functioning very well. What do we do about that? If you have any suggestions on who to call, I’m all ears.
So, anyway, I hired a planner. This is me, taking care of me. With everything I am dealing with at the moment, I need all the help I can get. It is past time to put some effort into the care and maintenance of Tam. Cheers!
Downsizing is such a wise idea at this stage of life and I think you are on the right track. But then, you are very capable!
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Well, it’s just something I think we should prepare for. Not ready to make that decision yet!
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Good luck with it all. You plate is surely full, but you have blessings to look forward to to help you through your husband’s recovery.
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Absolutely correct, Cathy!
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I think hiring a planner is THE best thing you could have done. Take it from a mom who planned most of her daughter’s wedding years ago, as said daughter was finishing her last year of college — 400 miles away — and the wedding was scheduled for two months after graduation.
Congrats and best wishes to all! Lovely couples!
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Thanks Lisa. I just knew with everything going on in my life, a planner was a necessity. Besides, I don’t want to pick out linens and all that detailed stuff…I want to say: here’s what I want. BAM.
I’d say your plate is waaay full, but it’s good that you are getting assistance. What a wonderful thing to celebrate! Beautiful couples.
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Thank you….hiring the planner was a big load off of my shoulders!
Sounds like you are being smart! You can’t handle all of that piled on at once, or at least you won’t be able to enjoy any of it! Congrats on doing what is best for you!
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Thanks Andi! I’m feeling empowered!
Down size, simplify, and surround yourself with those who do things well (like plan parties) so that you may breathe!!! Take care of yourself Tam and the rest will fall into place!
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Just living the now, Ruth, and like you said, I need to breathe, so yay for Minted Artistry!
You have a ton on your plate…a party planner is definitely the way to go!
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Thanks, I agree, and I am so relieved!
And you are giving the GIFT to someone else to shine with their talents. What a present you are giving to them!
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What a lovely way to look at it!!!!! Thanks, Deborah!
Tam, I am exhausted just reading all you have on your plate. YES, absolutely hire that wedding planning. I’m kissing her feet for you! We are in the process of downsizing as well. Not an easy task, mentally or physically. With regards to your doors, they probably just need to be planned (shaved down a bit on top and maybe the sides. Houses shift, it happens. Good luck, my friend. Be sure to share pictures of both blessed events. I’m pulling for you!
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Oh, you can bet that photos will be flowing this year with weddings and rehearsals and dinners and parties! Now that I don’t have to worry too much, I might really enjoy it all!
Wow you are in inspiration for sure! I will pray for your hubby sending him positive thoughts! We downsized about 12 years ago into a townhouse…and we love it! Best choice every. Best of luck with your upcoming events too!
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Thank you! He is so much better!
Oh my, you do have a lot going on. My kids got married and then had kids in twos and threes. It is all so stressful. I think you made a wise choice to use a planner. Special occasions like this should be about making beautiful memories, not anxiety.
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kids in twos??? oh boy.
I’m exhausted just reading everything you have going on! Congrats on the weddings and hoping your husband stays well. Get as much help as you can, downsize and go get a massage!
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