Curls, curls, curls

The final result:

The overall effect was already quite a bit more relaxed by the time she headed out to the bus. I won't be the least bit surprised when she returns home this afternoon with completely straight hair. My poor girl was blessed with hair that is straighter than straight. Just like her Momma had when I was her age. 

Rag curls

Dianna decided that she'd like to have curly hair tomorrow. She's been reading a book that is filled with neat tricks, crafts, and tips for girls. One of the tips for girls was what they called "denim curls". 

I call them "rag curls". 

She insisted that she needed denim to cut into strips, even though I have plenty of flannel that could have been used. Lucky for her (and me!), I also had a few pairs of jeans that needed to be trashed. 

Of course, since she was having. A hard time rolling her hair all by herself, I ended up doing it all myself. 

I'm curious to see how how it will look in the morning. And even more curious how Dianna will like it. We shall see. 

Non-Scale Victories

Similar to my need of finding silver linings, I also like to look for "NSV"s. Non-scale victories. Simply put, they are physical and/or visual proof that one has lost weight -- without having to have the scale tell you. 

Today's NSV is that I am wearing dress pants that I haven't worn in four years. Not only do they fit once again, but they look GREAT on me, if I do say so myself. 

It's important to find NSVs like this when on a health and weightloss journey. If you focus too much on the numbers, you can easily become obsessed. I can, at least. 

Besides, what's more empowering than zipping up a pair of slacks that were once too tight to even pull up past your thighs?!

Two Minutes!

I know.  I haven't posted in forever again.  I simply haven't had the time!

All I want is two minutes.  Two minutes to put my feet up.  Two minutes when I'm not rushing from one event or practice to the next.  Two minutes to just BREATHE.

Let's just say that schedules have gotten more than a little hectic these last couple of weeks.  I'm anxiously looking forward to the end of soccer season.  I hope that things will calm down then, even just a little.

Until then, know that we're doing well.  Gordon had an MRI two weeks ago that (finally!) showed positive progress!!  The kids are all settled back at school.  Cooler weather has come, which I'm loving.  There's nothing better than sweater-wearing-weather, in my opinion!

Till next time.....!