Sep. 23, 2006 - One Of Those Weeks!
This has been one of those weeks where I was very glad to see Friday come. I'm not sure exactly what my problem was, but I felt grouchy all week. 
I think part of it was just from overcommitting myself. I am having a hard time finding that balance between being home and going out doing fun things. We didn't get nearly as much done with school as I wanted to this week, but we also had a couple of field trips in there.
Yesterday we went to a Mad Science Sound workshop. You know when you plan something, but you never really make that one connection? Like, the light didn't come on? It never even occurred to me until AFTER we got there that two hours in a classroom with 30 kids experimenting with sound .... tends to give one a migraine! But, migraine aside, it was a fun class.
I am one of those people that, when I feel down, I eat and shop. I know, probably two of the worst things I could do! I was feeling discouraged that after starting the school year, I am changing my curriculum. I had wanted to make a change, but didn't know what I wanted to change to until after I spoke with some other moms in our co-op group last week. I am thinking of trying Konos. Anyone have some much appreciated input on that?
I have also been frustrated with how the less we are home, the more of a disaster the house turns into. I can't figure out how that happens. All of a sudden it seems like there is just a TON of stuff that needs to be done around here. I have been trying to get things weeded out and cleaned up ... again. I just went through and did a number on the place in August so I'd be ready for school time.
It was basically a week where not one big thing was getting me down, but just a whole bunch of little things.
Anyway, right around the time I was feeling discouraged, it just so happened that the brand new Kohl's by our house was having a great sale. Honestly, I almost never buy anything for myself, but it was this same reasoning that justified my splurge. 2 pairs of shoes (BOGO), 2 pairs of pants (30% off) and about 5 new tops later .... also on sale (still trying to justify the spending here!) I walked out a happy, new woman!
My husband liked the new clothes, and bless his heart, was glad I actually bought something for myself. But, a couple of days later I was starting to feel like I didn't really need to buy new stuff. Think of all the other things I could have spent that money on. That depressed me even more and lead me to eat a bunch of junk. I treated myself to Quizno's twice that week, Burgerville strawberry splash smoothies (so yummy!) at least four times, pizza out with my oldest daughter and Mexican food last night with my mom. Oh yes, and I must mention the bag of Hershey's kisses that I snarfed down almost completely by myself! 10 pounds later my new clothes no longer fit! Aaaaghh!
Comments
Sep. 24, 2006 - I can so relate!
Posted by Heidistjohn
hey you ~
I was laughing to myself as I was reading your blog tonight. I've been re-discovering school this year AGAIN and thought you might be interested to hear that I used to have "September Stinks" parties with my gal pals in Mount Vernon. Why? Because SEPTEMBER is a tough month as we try to get back into a routine. Give yourself a break!
Methinks we are a lot alike! The last time I "splurged" on myself was last year at Target. I went through the same thing you did and ended up taking most of it back. WAAAAHHHH!!! Ya gotta go shopping for yourself sometimes afterall! My dh was glad I bought myself some new clothes too but then I guilted myself into not enjoying them. How sick is that?
We're so looking forward to seeing you at Friday School. Something tells me we'll get along famously. :) It sound like the encouragement will do you good as well :) We laugh a lot (at ourselves) there!
Hugs and then some,
heidi
Sep. 27, 2006 - Could we have more in common?
Posted by SingingANewSong
Okay, I read your blog and felt like I was reading about my own life! I too use the unwise tools of food and spending money to comfort myself, all the while letting my wifely and motherly duties go to the wayside and my relationship with the Lord gets put on the backburner! Then I cry, wondering why my life is so hard and why am I so stressed and overweight and poor! ARRGHHH!!! I will pray for you to allow the Lord to order your days! And this will be my first year doing Friday School--I recognized you from the First Class message boards--so maybe we'll get to meet!
Sep. 28, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Momlakes
I'm always so amazed by how much you remind me of me! :) Shopping and eating...my two favorite things! I hope you're feeling more at peace this week and putting Jesus first! Blessings to you, my cyber-friend!
