First I checked out the knee highs, and they had none left.
I should have walked out.
But I didn't because this store is known to have some unbelievable deals at times. Something caught my eye. These great organizers, for the kids rooms. Absolutely something I could use, would use and a fantastic deal at $18.88 each. I stopped in my tracks, these even included the baskets to go with. I hesitated.. I looked... I dreamt.... I picked it up. I PUT IT DOWN and walked out of the store empty handed.
That doesn't necessarily mean I won't buy one. I will think about it. I will buy my groceries for the next week first. If, next pay day (or even the day before) I still have $20 cash left over, I may get one. It may sound insignificant, but this is a big breakthrough for me. Not long ago I would have bought it without a second thought, and maybe one for each kid.
Feeling like this is a bigger struggle than I imagined. Feeling ashamed that I have a bigger problem then I thought, but feeling hopeful that I can overcome this impulsive shopping.
Good for you Crystal. I always see something I like...but it's hard to walk away without it! lol I have been better at it lately because I wait to tell Jeremy about what I saw and have him tell me that it's something we should get or something we don't need. Sometimes i think we need it...then he explains why we don't and I usually have to agree with him. For example, I wanted to get the kids a toy box. However, when I was pregnant for Brooke we found a kitchen set at Value Village. There is 3 pieces to it (a stove, a sink and a fridge) each of these pieces opens to what was at the time empty shelves. He suggested we put the toys in there to tidy up the room rather then getting a toy box...and he was right...the kitchen set works wonderfully...no need for a toy box!
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