So, let me start at the beginning. Monday night Aly & I were watching a movie while Daddy was at his softball game. She leans over to me and whispers "Mommy, I cut Kayln's hair today at Lisa's" (Lisa is our babysitter). I freaked out, Kalyn is one of our very good friends' daughter and she is just about to turn three and she doesn't have that much hair to begin with. So I called Lisa and couldn't get ahold of her. Aly and I had a very strong talk and I explained that we do not do that and we don't let anyone else cut our hair either. Aly is has a very big imagination at 3 1/2 years old so I figured she must be telling me a story otherwise I would've heard about this when Corey picked them up and brought them home.
Tuesday I dropped the girls off at daycare and told Lisa about mine and Aly's conversation. Lisa said they were playing pretend beauty shop with pretend scissors. I was like "Oh great, pretend scissors, I don't feel like the girls are mature enough to know the difference between pretend scissors and real scissors". Lisa agreed and said she wouldn't let the kids play with them anymore.
Wednesday night at church I told Laura (Kalyn's mom) about the little "freak out" Aly gave me on Monday night and we just laughed about it. We also agreed that the girls should not play with pretend scissors.
Thursday afternoon, I stop at David's Bridal on the way to pick up the girls to order mine and Aly's dress for the wedding in February. After I pick them up it's off to dance class for Aly and then Tumblebee Gymnastics for Ash. Before I stopped at David's Bridal I stopped at Mickey D's to get the girls a little treat (cookies, apples and apple juice) to enjoy in between lessons.
I have to sidetrack here for a minute because while I was in the drive thru at Mickey D's I was reminded of a time when I was about 4 or 5. I took ice skating lessons and my mom had stepped out of the rink to go get me a candy bar for doing a "good job". When she returned to the rink I was laying on the ice crying because I had tripped on the toe pick of the ice skate and busted my chin open. Mom took me to the hospital for 4 stitches. Needless to say I didn't get to enjoy my "good job candy bar" that night. As you read on the you will see why the girls didn't get to enjoy their Mickey D's treats.
Fast forward back to yesterday. I was talking to my sister Jess on the phone when I walked into Lisa's. I put my phone down on the table and Lisa goes "Mom, we need to talk". My stomach sunk - I'm not sure why but I didn't think it was about what I was about to find out. As I looked around the corner I see Aly sitting on Lisa's lap on the couch in her leotard and tights with the most awful mullet you have ever seen in your life (well maybe not the worst but awful for my sweet, adorable, very girly three year old). I don't even remember what I said or the look that was on my face, pure shock and disbelief (especially since we discussed it just this week). Aly and I take one look and each other and she burst into uncontrollable tears and my eyes well up with tears. I literally had no words for her and I think that was one of the hardest things for her was seeing my reaction.
We left Lisa's and went to straight to my hairdresser with our "hair emergency"(no dance class for Aly). Dove did the best she could to even out Aly's hair and then I took her to Claire's to buy some cute, girly headbands. So Aly's free haircut ended up costing me $35 between the
"fix it" haircut and the headbands. We've got 5 months for it to grow out before Sarah's wedding.
I guess Kalyn, Aunna (Lisa's Daughter) and Aly decided to play "Beauty Shop" during nap time with real scissors they found in a bathroom drawer. Aunna's is the worst, it looks like someone took a razor and shaved her head to the round part in the back and then left the back long, it will be hats for her. Kalyn's isn't too bad, she can sport a cute pixie cut once all the chunks start to grow back in.
I'm just thankful that they didn't get ahold of any of the other kids, those three are like "peas in a pod" and where you find one you will find the other two. Normally there are four of them that are really close (they are in daycare together and all friends from church) thankfully Sarah (Lisa's niece and the fourth friend) didn't come that day otherwise I am sure she would be sporting a new "doo" as well!
So as we speak my girly girl is in her girly headband with her short hair smearing lip gloss all over her lips.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Heavy Heart
It's been one crazy, busy week this past week. Alot, alot of things have been going on in our lives this past week. I've been listening to Joyce Meyer Podcasts nonstop just to keep the Word of God in my ears and on my heart.
We found out last Thursday that Omi had to have her pacemaker taken out and a new one installed on the opposite side. Evidentally her old pacemaker had started to slip out of place, she got an infection and they had to take the whole thing out. Her surgery was Monday, by the time I called her at the hospital on Tuesday afternoon she had already been discharged. So I guess she is at home on her way to recovery. I will call her later today to see how she is doing. I am hoping to be able to visit with her soon.
The Joyce Meyer Women's Convention was last Thursday - Saturday. It was awesome! I already signed up for next year! After being filled up with the Word for three straight days it was kind of a let down to come back home to the routine. While I was at the convention Corey enjoyed a guys weekend with his brother and his Dad. Grandma (Jamie) kept the girls and they had big fun! I always love it when the kids are able to spend one-on-one time with their grandparents. Aly likes it so much that when we drop her off she says "is it time for you to leave?".
When we picked up the girls from Grandma's I found out that Great Grandma Diahan (Jamie's Mom) had to move about three hours away to a nursing home. She has Alzheimer's. I feel so sad for everyone. I can't imagine how Great Grandpa Ken (Jamie's Dad) must be feeling.
So between Omi and Diahan my heart has been so heavy and I have needed to keep my strength up with the Word of God. It's so hard having to experience everyone getting older. When you're a kid you don't have a care in the world (as it should be) and then as you get older you see how things such as this affect your parents and your loved ones. As an adult I have so much compassion and love for my parents that I hate to see them have to go through this as they help and are there for their own parents. I wish that there was more that I could do. As long as they know that I love them and am continually praying for them. I pray that the prayers being lifted up will bring them comfort, peace and the knowing that they are surrounded by the love of God.
God is good, all of the time!
We found out last Thursday that Omi had to have her pacemaker taken out and a new one installed on the opposite side. Evidentally her old pacemaker had started to slip out of place, she got an infection and they had to take the whole thing out. Her surgery was Monday, by the time I called her at the hospital on Tuesday afternoon she had already been discharged. So I guess she is at home on her way to recovery. I will call her later today to see how she is doing. I am hoping to be able to visit with her soon.
The Joyce Meyer Women's Convention was last Thursday - Saturday. It was awesome! I already signed up for next year! After being filled up with the Word for three straight days it was kind of a let down to come back home to the routine. While I was at the convention Corey enjoyed a guys weekend with his brother and his Dad. Grandma (Jamie) kept the girls and they had big fun! I always love it when the kids are able to spend one-on-one time with their grandparents. Aly likes it so much that when we drop her off she says "is it time for you to leave?".
When we picked up the girls from Grandma's I found out that Great Grandma Diahan (Jamie's Mom) had to move about three hours away to a nursing home. She has Alzheimer's. I feel so sad for everyone. I can't imagine how Great Grandpa Ken (Jamie's Dad) must be feeling.
So between Omi and Diahan my heart has been so heavy and I have needed to keep my strength up with the Word of God. It's so hard having to experience everyone getting older. When you're a kid you don't have a care in the world (as it should be) and then as you get older you see how things such as this affect your parents and your loved ones. As an adult I have so much compassion and love for my parents that I hate to see them have to go through this as they help and are there for their own parents. I wish that there was more that I could do. As long as they know that I love them and am continually praying for them. I pray that the prayers being lifted up will bring them comfort, peace and the knowing that they are surrounded by the love of God.
God is good, all of the time!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Special Day
Happy Birthday Mom. We recorded a little message just for you! We are thinking of you, we love you and hope you have a blessed birthday. You are our Proverbs 31 woman!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Yea Shopping!
One of my best girlfriends', Sarah B, is getting married! We are super excited for Sarah and David and we are even more excited to be a part of their special day! Today was a super fun day! We went shopping with Sarah B to pick out a flower girl dress and to get fitted for a bridesmaid dress. Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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