EPIC

Today my son threw an EPIC tantrum. It came out of no where and in a situation that made no sense. I was taken off guard. 46 pounds of no way am I getting my haircut. I wasn't prepared. And I could feel them all looking, judging and I tried all my best tricks and I lost. I couldn't make him comply. I was angry and embarrassed  I have never felt that way before. I told him I was disappointed.  We left the salon. And then I couldn't speak to him. 20 minutes of silence. Which was exactly what I needed to regroup, forgive, plan and fall in love again.

We finished grocery shopping and then I took him right back to the salon, had him apologize to the girl who cuts his hair and sat with him through the haircut.

When it comes right down to it, I have to remember that it really doesn't matter what the judging eyes think, it is MOST important that I help shape my little guy into a wonderful human being.

for the love of a rug

I have been in love with this rug since the moment I saw it, several years ago. So, when I found one on Craigslist last night it was on. Crazy, fun road trip to Phoenix and the rug is ours. Also enjoyed today were Pad Thai, warm sun on the face and a great day with my boys!

the little things

I seem to be so busy running around that I forget to stop and breathe in the moments that make me smile. Today, when we were returning from running errands and we turned the corner and I realized that someone had built a snowman at our park!