I am a person that lives to please other people. I love to make others happy and to see the joy in their eyes. I often do more, and say yes to more things, than I really should.

Over the past several months, I have tried saying no to more things.

I haven't gone to book group.

I haven't attended baby showers.

I haven't hosted ladies night out.

I haven't volunteered at the schools.

So what have I been doing? I've been spending time with my family, getting plenty of sleep, reading, and enjoying life. I sometimes feel twinges of guilt when I turn down yet another invitation. But I ultimately know that for the health of myself and my family, it's okay to say no.

My one hope is my friends don't stop inviting me. From time to time I will accept invitations when life is calm around the Christoffersen home. I will host another ladies night out (I think the chocolate fountain could stand to be used more often) I will say yes sometimes. Don't be offended when I say no, just know that I've hit my limit of yeses for the week.

I stumbled across this video today on You Tube. Yeah for great parents that not only video their kids, but post on the web for all of us to enjoy. Jessica is the young lady on the far right on the second row. Also notice our friend Cori is the pianist!