Why do I have a hard time saying no?!

Mrs.BLG

Friend's of DH's family own the beer store in town. DH and I both have worked there at times for them. Anyway, last month they went away for a long weekend and had asked me to work at the store for them for 2 days. I really didn't want to nor feel like it, but I said yes. It ended up that I only had to work one day b/c their future DIL was going to work one of the days.

So, she just called again tonight and asked me to work on Aug. 17th and 18th. It is my last full week at home before school starts. I am a substitute teacher and I have already been called the 1st week of school, but you never know. I wanted to enjoy my potential last week at home w/ DS. I called her back (she had left a message) and I told her that I could only work Monday.

If I would work Tuesday, I would have to bring DS to the store with me until DH's grandmother could pick him up after her therapy (she babysits for us). He would be there about 1 to 2 hours. I feel so guilty telling her that I can't work Tuesday. I could, but I just don't want to deal with having DS at the store with me. The store opens at 10 and that is around DS' naptime. So, this is the main reason why I don't want him there with me.

I know I shouldn't feel bad...but I do!

Kentuckychick_8201

Don't feel bad you are making a sacrifice by working just 1 day.  

acrimsondoll

Repeat after me......NO. No no no no no. Practice it. It's a fun word. 

 

Sorry that's crummy that you feel guilty though.

Mrs.BLG

It's funny b/c I took a personality quiz on facebook the other day and this is what it said:

 

completed the quiz "Personality Analysis: What is Your Most Dominant Trait?" with the result Considerate/Amiable.

The creator and helper. You are kind-hearted and avoid conflicts. People often ask you for favors because they can count on you. You hardly ever say the word ?No?. You can blend into any situation well. You have a very laid-back personality that everyone enjoys because you can work easily with anyone. You could be very sensitive at times and bottle up emotions. You can easily gain friends, but you?d rather be in solitude. You tend to say yes to everyone that you end up putting too much on your plate. Although you can have your time in the spotlight sometimes, you are mostly a listener. Be careful not to be a doormat! You can tend to put others before you sometimes even if you don?t want to help! Saying ?No? will not break a friendship..

 

I guess I need to follow the advice in the last sentence!