Cute Hair Do

Not always, but most of the time, my girls' hair is fixed, usually with a bow or at least some ribbon. Anna decided to let her bob grow out, so of course little sister Ella has followed suit. I told both of them that they could grow their hair out if they'd let me fix it. I can't have my girls' hair looking ordinary now can I? In looking for cute hairstyles for girls I've come across a few hair blogs. Who would of thought there would be so many blogs about hair, but there are! The blog I visit most often to find cute styles is Adopt A 'Do Cute Hairstyles.

Although I have found many hair styles that we love and use, there are two we use a lot or some modification of the two. One is called Cute Tween Hair Twists. That one is the one I use on Anna quite a bit. Ella's hair is a little shorter so we use one called Triple Twists and Messy Buns.

This weekend Brennan learned the word suffocate. By learned I mean that he asked me what it meant and was trying to use it in his conversations. While I was fixing Ella's hair he told me that the rubber bands were going to suffocate Ella's hair off. When I finished the girls' hair I called Brennan over so I could comb his hair. Brennan said, "I don't want those things in my hair!" He was referring to the rubber bands.

Come On Now...

Such a sad day this is...I don't have five friends who would like a freebie?

There's A Fungus Among Us

Some of you know and some of you would probably like to be kept in the dark, but I have a reoccurring ear infection that loves my ears. The doctor says it's a fungus, but that word is just so ugly. I much prefer ear infection. Last night Ella and Brennan wanted to help me put in my ear drops. Ella asked me why I needed them. I explained to her that I had a fungus in my ear. Of course the next question was, "What's a fungus?" As I struggled to explain to her Brennan piped up with, "I know what a fungus is...it's a mushroom that grows on the top of a mountain." I couldn't make up this stuff if I had to!

Update: After going back to the doctor for my ear, he informed me I do not have a fungus...it's just an outer ear infection that has caused cellulitis.

First Five Friends Fabulous Freebies

A friend of mine did this on her blog. One of the stipulations was that I do the same. I don't know whether or not I was one of the first five, but I thought it was a fun idea whether I got a freebie or not. Here we go...

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me for you!

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will love what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It’ll be done sometime this calendar year.
4. You have no clue what it’s going to be … it's a complete surprise.
5. You must offer the same deal on your blog to the first 5 people to comment on your "First Five" post. (If you don't have a blog, you must make something for someone after you receive my gift!)

I'll ask for addresses later if I don't have them! Good luck!

You Know Your Kids Have Too Many Clothes When...

Ella said, "Mom, did you know Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Dan were both in the Naartjie?" For those of you confused, she meant they were both in the Navy. Naartjie (it's pronounced /nar-jee/ and is the South African word for tangerine) is one of my many favorite clothing brands that my girls have entirely too much of.

You Need To Cover Your Buttler

While showering this morning, Brennan came in for his usual bath time visitation. I wouldn't really call him a "Momma's Boy" but he is pretty close. When I'm not at work, Brennan is usually not far away from me. During our chat he informs me, "Mom, you know Dad can see you...you need to cover your buttler.

I'm not sure why, but this conversation reminded me of the way Jon would tease the kids with his comments like, "Anna, your epidermis is showing." Or sometimes he would taunt them with, "Ella, your proboscis is sticking out." Yet other times he would announce, "Brennan, it's time for your whoopin'!" Literally, he would do this all until they were nearly in tears trying to figure out what needed to be covered or what needed to be tucked back in or what had been done to deserve a whoopin' (which by the way, Jon was not the giver of any kind of severe discipline). All that reminded me of my dad and how he used to do the same type of teasing to my siblings and me.

All these happy memories helped clear my mind from the regrets that were troubling me when I first began my shower, before Brennan interrupted my thoughts. Although it's been a little over a year since Jon died, I am still regretting things that I wish I had done on that dreadful day. Don't get me wrong. I have gotten better and no longer feel that his death was my fault, but I still have so much regret.

Okay kids, continue to bring on the good thoughts and happy memories...

Puppy Love

Believe it or not, our little Anna has her first crush. It is true. From the way HE acts, it would appear as though the feelings are mutual. You know what I mean...calling names and generally picking on her at every opportunity. Neither one of them knows exactly how to go about being friends. They're only eight for goodness sakes! While bantering out at the playground the other day, Anna's crush told her, "Whatever you like, I hate. Whatever I like, you hate." A momma couldn't be more proud of Anna's response. She cleverly replied, "Well that's kind of funny. That means you must hate yourself because I like YOU!"