Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow!

My girls have a cycle with their hair-do's.  They grow their hair for 2 years and then we braid it, cut it, and send it in to Locks of Love.  (Here's a link to last year's cuts.)  Eleanor, an aspiring big kid, desires to do all that her big sisters do.  She has really only had her hair trimmed and never had a "real" hair cut.  I must admit, that I have had a lot of fun playing with her hair.  She's the kind of kid that doesn't even squirm when you pull a little too hard on a snarl or accidentally brush over her ear.  She'll let you do whatever you want and has a sense of adventure.  For instance, take a peek at this hair style.

Just ignore the dazed look on her face...focus on her hair.

I called it "giraffe ears" but others at camp called it "Princess Leah Hair".  She didn't care in the least that it was a bit different and had fun with it!

So, it was with a heavy heart that I agreed to cut her hair today.  She's been talking about it all winter.  When summer comes, then I'll cut my hair to give it to a kid that doesn't have any. As you probably heard, summer started last Friday.  So, what are we waiting for? No second guessing.  Get the scissors and chop, chop!

Braided and ready to get started.

One down, one to go!

 

So happy with her new 'do!

It is taking some getting used to, but I think that I like it.  And the beautiful thing about hair is that it grows back!  Eleanor spent a lot of time this afternoon touching her hair and shaking her head.  I love how adaptable kids are.  It's just hair.  No big deal.  I think that I could learn something from these little people God has surrounded me with!

God Bless!

Heather :-)

Sickness, Baby Love, and New 'Dos

The past few weeks have flown by in a blur of sickness.  We've had ear infections, sinus infections, walking pneumonia, bronchitis, high fevers, body aches, coughing, sneezing, and just all around misery.  It came to a head last Sunday when the fevers sky-rocketed in three of the children.  We took all last week off from school and just focused on getting better.  Of course, there were two dance rehearsals and recitals late in the week that couldn't be missed...but other than that we laid low.  So, many doctor visits and a few prescriptions later, we're back at it this week!  It feels good to be back in our routine.

Little Peter is 3 months old already!  He is cooing and smiling up a storm.  He is beginning to sleep better at night and will usually have 5-6 hours of sleep before waking to nurse.  He has outgrown his first set of clothes and has moved into size 2 diapers....I wish babies didn't grow so fast!  Needless to say, we are all smitten with our littlest man!

I couldn't get him to take his eyes off of the ceiling fan!

After their dance recitals, Madeline and Lillian both decided to cut off their hair and donate it to Locks of Love.  My girls are so laid back about their hair.  We pulled it back into a low ponytail and braided it.  Then I got out the scissors and chopped it off.  They are both quite happy with their new 'dos and I think they both look adorable. Perhaps I am a bit biased!

Lillian before....

and after!

Madeline before...

and after!

I'm hoping to get back into routine here and do a better job of posting more regularly.  I spend a lot of time sitting and nursing the baby, so I have many thoughts going through my head.  Now if I can just get some time to type them out...I'm sure you can't wait!

God Bless!

Heather :-)