Convention Workshops

I intended on listening to at least 2 workshops while I was at the Arlington Homeschool Convention, but lunch took precedence over the the second one.  I ended up just listening to Shelley Noonan from Pumpkin Seed Press.  She is the author of The Companion Guide to Beautiful Girlhood, Beyond Beautiful Girlhood, & The Three Weavers – WONDERFUL books!!!  Did you know there is a “companion BLOG” for Beautiful Girlhood?  It’s for moms of tweenage daughters going through Beautiful Girlhood and The Companion Guide to Beautiful Girlhood. Check it out HERE!!! 

The workshop I attended was Beyond Beautiful Girlhood.  She was fabulous!Shelley offered great suggestions & very funny stories (I can totally relate to her city girl - married farmer background).  Her workshop referenced mostly girls, but I also walked away with great ideas for my boys too!  I missed her second workshop, "5 Keys to Guarding Your Daughter's Heart" but I bought it on CD :)  I love stocking up on recorded seminars.  I listen to them throughout the summer to get me motivated & refreshed for a new year.  Then I find myself listening to them again when I feel like I need a little pick-me up during the school year.

One thing that has really stood out to me in the seminars, books, blogs, etc. lately is that it starts with me.  We’ve had quite a crazy few years – with Taylor’s drama, Truman’s illness, then a high-risk pregnancy.  Plus all the in-between stuff.  I used to be this schedule lovin’ fly lady, but with all the craziness my schedule & routine seemed to be short term & would just fly right out from under me.  As I prepare to begin our next school year (starting in July), I am making great efforts to gain control over my home back.  I have to step away from survival mode & begin managing my home better.  My favorite quote from Shelley was,

 “You have inspect what you expect!” 

So, I’m doing a lot of self inspection, as well as, inspecting & training my boys so that we are off to a good start this summer!