Convention hangovers

I think I have Homeschool Convention hangover.  Going to my first convention was so much fun!  I LOVE books -- in fact, that is one of my weaknesses.  Sometimes I feel like you can never have enough books!  So that exhibit hall was a bit like being a kid in a candy store with a pocket full of change. 

Of course, it was quite the hefty pocket of change by the time I was done.  And God did give me peace about my decisions that day.  But I would highly recommend stopping and eating something at some point.  I just kept going and going like the Energizer bunny.  So by the time I'd been there 10 hours, I hadn't had anything to eat or drink.  And that DEFINITELY is not good for making financial decisions.  So I had to stop and finish up online that night. 

And now a word from Sarah:  God bless everyone.

Decision Time Again

Why does everything feel like such a huge decision these days?  We finally settled on a contractor, and things are moving along on the remodel.  And now it's time for the big Homeschool Convention this weekend.  So suddenly all my "settled" plans for curriculum have blown up in my face -- and it's all my own fault.

Just when I felt like I had it all down and organized, new ideas have swum into my head and unsettled it all.  Now I'm all atizzy trying to restructure what I need to buy for next year -- with only 3 days til the big exhibition hall.  I know I don't have to purchase everything there -- but the lure of free shipping is a big money saver for me.

I am praying constantly that God will give me peace and lead me to the right things to get for our kids -- both for them to learn and enjoy, and for me to feel confident and excited about using!  And off we go to shop....