Losing My Mind
I think I am. I think I’m turning into this little old lady before my prime ‘cos I’m feeling like the most forgetful creature in the entire world.
Ahem, like this blog post. I completely forgot I was supposed to write it! It dawned on me literally two minutes ago! Aaack - if my head wasn’t attached, I’d probably lose it.
I’ve noticed lately I have to make lots of lists. Lists for my lists, even. I bought not one, not two, but THREE organizational/date planners for the house, for my writing business and for the kids’ schedule. That’s rather ridiculous, don’t you think? Hell, I think so, but guess what - I’m gonna end up using all of those planners, I’m sure of it.
So do y’all feel the same way? Are you forgetful and constantly doing things like, “OH MY GAWD I GOTTA TAKE LITTLE MAN TO THE DR TO CHECK HIS TB TEST!” Cos I just did on Monday. Completely forgot about it. I do remember that I have to take middle child to the doctor today. And I need to bring her shot records. I even wrote down a note that says “bring shot records.” You know, cos I’m so forgetful.
Tell me I’m not alone in this. Please. I’m beggin’ ya.
August 29th, 2007 at 11:11 am
You are SO not alone!
about it, becuase if you don’t, you’ll feel 
You really have to
August 29th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
I think brains go out the window when you have kids. Mine have.
August 29th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Aaah you’re not alone. I feel that way often! And you know what? I just read that at 30 all your organ functions start declining. So really, you start dying at 30. How’s that for an upper?
August 29th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Yes yes! Let’s blame the children! Love it.
August 29th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
I don’t have children, can I blame it on my pets?!
August 29th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
Kids destroy brain cells….it’s a true and given fact (that’s my excuse anyway!)
August 29th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Oh yeah, I’m totally blaming on my pets, my ex-husband, and the temps in Central Texas.
August 29th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
I have two planners and a separate calendar in Outlook!
It’s ridiculous.
I blame my kids, my job, and anything else handy.
August 29th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
I totally have this and I can’t even blame old age as I’ve been forgetful since my late teens. I blame all the lead paint I ate in the Regency era house I grew up in
I am a list addict and have to write EVERYTHING crucial down because stuff will go right out of my mind as if I never heard it 
Three datebooks sounds risky, though. What if you forget to look in all three of them??????
Jen
August 29th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
I’m right there with ya. I have Post-Its everywhere. Problem is, I forget what they mean. For example, I there is a pink one right here with the word “Waldorf salad” on it. I have no idea why.
August 29th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
I have the same problem. Scary, because I’m still child-free. What happens when I finally have kids?
So my grand plan for helping to remember things is to get a palm pilot. I’ve wanted one for a few years now. I haven’t bought one yet because I keep forgetting. Seriously!
August 30th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
OMG Count me in. Except I forget to PAY BILLS!!!!! My kids will get up and be like, “Mom you forgot to pay the cable again.” It’s sad ya’ll, just sad. I make lists all the time. DOes me no good. Outlook reminders are the only thing saving my ass!
Jen LOL@Lead paint!!!!!