so, valentines day has never been my favorite holiday. it seems most of my (single) life it only made me painfully aware of how very single i was (which is why we dubbed it single awareness day) and the thought of pink and red hearts and x's and o's and blah blah made me gag. i remember when i got my mission call and realized i'd be in the mtc on v-day and i wanted to die thinking about all of those desperate valentines sent to missionaries who were supposed to be focused elsewhere. (i was a little dramatic- it wasn't that bad.) i had a bit more hope once i found my man, but turns out, although he is many things, a lover of "made-up holidays" is not one of them. and so, we have never made a big deal about it. clint has made sure to make me feel loved, but not in the over-the-top, ridiculously over-priced red roses and diamonds kind of way. just simple expressions of love that he says shouldn't require a holiday to flaunt to the rest of the world. knowing this about my hubby dear makes valentines day a lot easier - i don't expect much and neither does he. 'nuff said.
this year i decided to make it easy for him and still work to my advantage (i'm a good wife like that). the other day when he got home from school i let him know that since he is so busy and tied up with tests and quizzes and chemistry, i had already arranged for my valentine's day gift from him (sometimes you just have to take things into your own hands). and what is it you might ask?
a much needed trip to the salon.
i know- i'm sooo extravagant.
it has almost been a year since i've had a real profesh do my hair, and though i'm not that high-maintenance, it's time. so, i'm trying to get ideas for what i want - something cute and funky, yet easy and EASY. coincidentally, my sis just got bangs and i've been contemplating the same thing - though i haven't had bangs since... 5th grade maybe? of course that would mean i would either a) straighten my hair a lot or b) pin them back a lot - i don't believe in straight bangs with curly hair. though i see it all the time here in lovely utah, in my mind that hasn't been ok since perms and the wave were in style (like i said- about 5th grade). and if you've never seen curly bangs, consider yourself lucky. not pretty. so, i have 2 more days to stew over what to do... i know, my life is so exciting.
in other love day news, here is a sneak peak of my present to owen:
i'm pretty much in love. he's not done yet, and he has a friend to go with him that isn't done either, so i'll be sure to post pics after the big day. i love making stuff for my boy, but unfortunately he's not quite at the age to actually appreciate hand-made goodness (actually, do boys ever appreciate that?) - hopefully he'll like it and my arthritis won't be in vain. (i don't really have arthritis - but after a day of crocheting like a mad woman you would think so.)
we also attempted sugar cookies - since owey is obsessed with watching me cook (wants me to hold him the entire time, which is quite tricky with a giant belly and a heavy, squirmy toddler) i thought he would totally dig it.
wrong-o. the boy was not impressed. and i was not that impressed with martha's recipe. nikki - i need yours asap! (yet another reason for you to start a blog)
so, on we go trying to be festive and love-ly.
i mean, really - all you need is love...
6 comments:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your creation. SO cute. Can't wait to see the finished product. Owey is a one lucky kiddo.
And I say go for it with the bangs. As Tara (and Trish who did my hair) bangs work for brunettes. But I soooooooo agree with the curly hair, straight bangs. That's why I asked if you'd be wearing your hair straight a lot. But go for it. I think you know my hair theory by now. It grows back, only thing you can change when you can't control your life, and live a little.......
Anyway- blah blah blah blah blah....miss you, love you and all that good stuff. Wish you lived close so I could see your new do in person. But um, less than 5 weeks, right?
I love your curly hair! And it's such a beautiful color! Your crochet creation is soooo cute, and your cookies were beautiful! Happy hearts day!
ooh, love Mr. Turtle-- so cute. And the cookies look delish.
You simply have to love Valentine's now that you are a mommy-- candy hearts, decorated Valentine boxes, buttercream frosted sugar cookies...ooh, I could just eat the whole day up(and indeed I do). And it is, of course, my oldest son's birthday so I have a soft spot for the whole season.
have a wonderful weekend and get yourself a pedicure too!
I have the famous "side-bangs" which I adore (and now I'm a brunette, too, thanks to my talented stylist). The side bangs are nice b/c they grow out nicely, making them lower maintenance. But I say do it! Bangs are a great fun change and I think they're stylin'! Like your sis says--it's just hair. I can't wait to see the finsihed product.
PS Love the turtle toy. Your Owen is the luckiest. I doubt Will will ever possess anything homemade from me, but it's all good, right?
I know, you made Owen a turtle in honor of me, right? Justlet a grammy think what she wants! It's sooooo cute. (When do I get mine?)
About bangs, did you forget that you have a gnarly cowlick? Not so ggod with bangs. I love your curls, but so understand the need for change. You'll look cute whatever you decide to do.
Happy Valentine's day. I love you!
Cute turtle. You are such a good mom. We did make valentine's cookies though although yours are cuter. I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow too, SO excited, I haven't had it done in MONTHS and for a fake blond that's a LONG time. As for the bangs, I have mixed feelings but if you keep them long you will probably be able to blend them back in when its curly or bobby pin them. I pin mine back a lot. I think I'm going to be daring and go short.
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