Haircut...Finally...for ME

So, more and more I realize how neglectful I have become of myself, as a woman...as my family has grown over the years, I, as most of us do, have made myself very little of a priority. Not so much intentionally, but there is always something more important to do...or more important to spend the money on.

Every once in a while, I take a minute, and I look around and really notice the weight that has magically stayed on (even though I have vowed to lose it every year), or how long it's been since I have painted my toes or my fingernails, shopped for something just for me...or even had real time alone (except in the shower), and suddenly I even noticed...it had been almost a year since my last haircut...

Oh being a mommy....

So finally, THIS IS THE YEAR....The year that I take myself back! My kids are the most important thing in the world to me...but a happy mommy, makes a happy family!!! I will be better for everyone...happier and healthier!

SO..................This year, thus far...I have lost almost thirty pounds...

I did my toes on Thursday...

Then..........
On friday, Tyler's long day at school, Makylie and I headed over to a new salon that was referred to me. This is a woman who was a professional stylist for years, and then had kids and decided to stay home. Then a couple years later when baby number 2 was on the way, they moved into a house that had a mother-in-law attached...and so began the makeover. She made an adorable little studio! It is so great, I can bring the kids if I need to, or can go in the evening after Kevin is home from work. And she did an amazing job!!!! I love my cut, and the products she used!

BEFORE (cheesy!!!)

and......AFTER

I feel so much better with the weight of the hair gone! It feels so springy/summery...and I feel sassy. LOOOOVE IT!

Feels good to put aside my full time, 24/7 career, and do something...even small, for me! Especially when it makes me feel better about myself....BECAUSE LET'S FACE IT....Our job isn't exactly glamorous!!!

I must say...there could be NOTHING...and I mean NOTHING, better then when I picked up Tyler and he looked at me with those giant, heartfelt, eyes...and said "Mommy, you look SOOOOOOOO pretty!"

Right back to reality...but what's not to love!!