How To Survive a Rough Day {Drastic Hair Chopping Optional}

February 12th, 2012

How To Survive a Rough Day {Drastic Hair Chopping Optional}

Pilot Man has been away for a full week now, and still three more days to go (he comes home late Tuesday evening). Today he’s flying one of these, and he’s totally excited about it because it’s apparently a big deal. My goal while he was away was to not just survive, but to really thrive and have a good time with my kiddos. I didn’t want each day to drag and be horrible and stressful. So, we employed a few strategies to make it happen. I was extra-patient and attentive to the kiddos, who ask every day if Daddy’s coming home yet. I planned lots of extra fun stuff in our schedule (I signed them up for swimming lessons on a bit of a whim, and the first one was on Thursday!), and I allowed a few treats that wouldn’t otherwise have happened.

Yesterday, though was “special”. Aliza was up at 4:50am for the day, and I had not gone to bed early enough to deal with that. So, it was a zombie-like-survival day, and while I may not have been very patient, I definitely think we made it through ok, all things considered. I took a few photos to document the passing of the day, and since my brain is still fairly mush-like, I think a photo post is a grand idea.

early (EARLY) morning green smoothie

illegal (I usually avoid caffeine in pregnancy) caffeinated tea + organic dark chocolate...

how could i possibly have had a bad day with this face looking at me all day?

and this silly one, too...

sometimes it's all about just letting go and embracing the chaos...

a (short) library visit passed the time this morning (aliza was not impressed that I wouldn't give her a rice cake while in the library, so we got approximately 1.5 stories read, and took the rest home)

yum. easy snack time.

23 weeks. yup. my babies like their in utero accommodations to be spacious, and I feel I have no choice in the matter.

my hair was getting ridiculously long. i mean, I liked how it looked... but it was a bit of a pain - always getting pulled by the kids, takes forever in the shower to wash, and generally feeling heavy and blah. plus? hello, split ends! so... the hair cutting scissors in our bathroom and I had a little rendezvous...

I think I like it. this isn't my best photo by a long shot (do you know how hard it is to take a picture of your own hair? dude. it's hard). however, i think i'm going to take a few more inches off later today. i'm feeling adventurous, and i do have a habit of making drastic hair changes while pregnant (I've chopped at least 8-10 inches each time, although this is the first time I've done it myself!)... and never regretted it. hurray for refreshing change! (it grows back anyway, what's the big deal?!)

just as i was finishing my hair escapades, there was a knock at the door with a lovely delivery.

dang, he's good

a little bit of a guilty pleasure with American Idol. I haven't seen every season, and right now I'm just catching up on auditions, but so far so good. They're not really showing the nuts much - just a lot of really talented people.

the beauty of the setting sun reminded me of two things - 1) the beauty in each day if we have eyes to see it 2) the hope of a hard day coming to a close and a new one to come.

um yes, I did feed my children french fries and hotdogs for supper. what?! the hogs were nitrate-free, the ketchup was organic, and there were green beans, too! #motheroftheyearawardrighthere

i snuck bites from this little beauty all day long, and finished it before breakfast this morning. it was massive, and usually I share it with my honey, so this was quite the feat. i think i'm done with sweets for a while (give me 24 hours, at least, haha)

So, now it’s Sunday, we’re headed off to church, and we have just two more sleeps ’til we see Daddy (three for the kids because he’ll get in after they’re in bed). Onward and upward!

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{from the rising of the sun
to the going down of the same
the name of the Lord is to be praised.
praise ye, the Lord,
praise ye, the Lord,
from rising of the sun
to the going down of the same
the name of the Lord is to be praised.}

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John (Dad) and Mom (Jan)

Like I (we) have said before: you are a terrific Mom!!!! Had a look yesterday at the “one of these” he is flying today and the old (literally) hearts skipped a beat-this from the little boy that was afraid to down a slide at the park! Wish we were there to help you but be assured that you are all in our thoughts and prayers, all the time……..Love you all.

http://www.redandhoney.com Beth

Haha – he was afraid to go down a slide? Sheesh, he sure has changed his tune now!

Chris

Love the hair! Can’t wait to see it in person … oh, and I’m glad the flowers arrived. I was going to wait until Tuesday, but thought you could use the pick-me-up yesterday

http://www.redandhoney.com Beth

It was perfect timing, really. I love you honey.

http://mybeautifulview.wordpress.com Katrina

I like the hair! Wish mine wasn’t so darn thick or I would love to have it at that length but it really didn’t work too well when I tried it

http://www.redandhoney.com Beth

Thanks! I like your hair now, it really suits you well!

http://www.anearlierheaven.wordpress.com Crystal Walker

LOVE THIS POST!!! What a way to look at a **zombie** day. Great photos, too – and great hair!

http://www.redandhoney.com Beth

Thanks Crystal! If only I could look at every zombie day this way, it would be great!

http://www.kristaewert.com Krista

Love the new do. I totally nurse the exact same bar of chocolate. One bar per week, although this week it has gone exceptionally fast.

http://www.redandhoney.com Beth

It’s great, eh? I enjoy Lindt 70% as well, but I like that this brand is organic and fair-trade.

http://gidgetgoeshome.com Nicole

Love the haircut! Props to you for doing it yourself too.