Haircut

 Today was my usual hair color appointment. Instead of just a color and a trim, I decided on a new haircut.

Nicole (my stylist) cut 5 inches off the back and about an inch off the front. The after picture makes my hair look much longer in the back but I must have head my head back because it's the same length all the way around. Now I can enjoy my new hairdo alone in my home all by myself!

Visit to Kansas City

During this time of quarantine, it's always fun when Michele comes to town. It really breaks up my stay at home lifestyle.

Teresa stopped by on her lunch break from work and Melissa and Jamie and the kids came by and we had a little pizza lunch and visit. I'm trying to convince Michele to move back to Kansas City but trying to move Bruce may be a different story. Don't think I'm not going to try!!!

Violet Gets Her Ears Pierced

It's hard to believe that Violet is growing up so fast.

She made the decision to get her ears pierced. I was so afraid that after the first ear she would change her mind and not want the other one done because of the pain. But she pushed through and got them both ears pierced. Now it gives everyone another idea for gifts for Violet. Wait until she sees my collection of earrings. I probably have nothing to worry about. She'll probably think they're too old lady style for her!

Melissa & Jamie 14 Year Anniversary and Babysitting Duty

Melissa and Jamie celebrated 14 years of marriage and decided to go to dinner without any kids. Trish and I had babysitting duty.

I got there before Trish (she's working) so Melissa and Jamie could do a little shopping before dinner. Everything was going fine until Trish drove up. Her car is very similar to Melissa's and Hazel thought it was Melissa coming home.

When Hazel noticed it wasn't Melissa, the tears started. Add to that she didn't have much of a nap that day so she was extremely tired. Poor Hazel cried herself to sleep (Violet's faking it for the photo; my tears are real!)

While I was comforting Hazel, Trish helped Violet and Lincoln make bubble pizza for dinner - biscuit dough, pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Very tasty.

Things calmed down when Hazel finally gave up and fell asleep. I laid her on the couch and threatened anyone, including Lola and Khloe, if they made any noise.

Violet and Lincoln are a breeze to watch as long as you have enough energy to keep up with them.

Melissa was worried about taking a selfie in my car without showing the car seats. I don't think she realized there was a mask sitting on the console (LOL). Another remembrance of the times we are experiencing. Happy Anniversary!

In the meantime, Ma is busy for the next couple of days recuperating!

Cleaning the Garage

I've been procrastinating for a week now about cleaning out my garage. Not that much junk, just cobwebs and dust.

After 4 hours I'd say this is above and beyond even Jamie's standard. I sprayed Home Defense around the edges so maybe I can wait a couple of years before another thorough cleaning.

A Trip to the Dentist

Violet and Lincoln had dentist appointments today.

The dentist requires that masks be worn in the waiting room. Violet and Lincoln did their part! My turn tomorrow.

Procrastination

As organized as I am in my daily life, some say a little too OCD, for some reason I cannot keep up a daily routine on my blog. Don't get me wrong. I love my blog. It's my electronic scrapbook that I've been keeping since Violet was born. But for some reason whenever I go out or there's a special event, I forget to take a picture. Or I do take a picture but I'm too tired to write it up that night and then days pass and I'm back to catching up again. Excuses I know but more like procrastination.

For the past several years, one of my goals has been to keep my blog updated...in a timely manner. So starting today, I'm going to try and stick by that goal. No guarantees and I hope I can keep it longer than the end of this week. Cross your fingers for me!