YES, I tried to cut Carlos' hair. NO, it didn't turn out so swell. YES, I was using the clippers with the different size guards. It wasn't terrible (yet) - but it was getting borderline and I didn't want to cross the line into unfixable territory. GreatClips managed to make it look good (although shorter than Carlos probably wanted..). He was so sweet about the whole thing. I asked what kind of conversation he had with his GreatClips hair-stylist - I was thinking how do you walk into a GreatClips with a baseball bat on your head, reveal what is underneath, and not mention the obvious? But he said he didn't even talk about it. Didn't mention me. Aww. I still think I can do it - I have to watch some Youtube videos or something. (No, I didn't take pictures.)
The reason behind the haircut semi-debacle is money. I am in a new place lately in many ways and it includes being completely fixated and determined to pay off our debt. I want to see in every which way (including haircuts) how we can save money and aggressively pay off what is holding us back from what we could be doing, how we could be giving, how we could be preparing for our children's future... I know the debt hinders our dreams. I am not talking about exotic vacations or fancy cars. For me, I want more than anything to develop professionally as a photographer. News flash (flash, hah- get it?) - photography is expensive. I want to be free. I don't want to come across as obsessed (although maybe I am a little..) but I know most of you understand. So from now on there will be a more serious line between "need" and "want".... who is with me?
In other news....
Carlos left today for China. The Lord is giving me strength already. Normally when he leaves for a trip I am generally pouty and weepy. Not today. I am honestly and sincerely so excited for him. I can't wait to hear about what God will do on this trip and what Carlos will experience. I know I am going to have my "moments" but right now I am taking things on small manageable time increments. Like Hugh Grant in "About A Boy" - just 30 minute increments can get you through a day. Except I am not buying trainers or getting MY hair done. (Haha)
The fact that the sun is shining and there is a glimmer of spring-like temperatures on the horizon helps a great deal. I took the kids to the Arboretum today after we dropped Carlos off at the airport. It helped me stay positive rather than be back at the house by myself. The whole place was so quiet and peaceful. At one point with the kids riding in the stroller it was completely quiet except for the birds singing and it was a beautiful moment. I tried to soak it all in. The kids had a blast running around the gardens and investigating rocks and plants. I managed to sneak in a few photos with one hand while pushing the stroller with the other hand.
Sweetness.
Prettiness.
Peacefulness.
Thanks for checking in with Magnificent Mom Moments - blogging is going to take a back seat to my desire to grow and develop in my photography and graphic design, but I will still be around. I have to have some place to vent all my calamities!
