May 30, 2008
Arguably, if I believed in jinxes, I might think I did this to myself. Just last night at a church meeting, some friends and I were discussing how hard it is to leave our kids alone while we shower. Of course, we recognize the extreme need for sanitation (and escape!), yet the thought of what can happen to our homes (translation = walls, carpets, curtains, couches, etc) or worse yet, our children, in the few minutes it takes to shower makes one question the true necessity of getting clean.
During the conversation, I think I said something to the effect of, “Brynnley can usually be trusted while I shower, but Kenzie is another story.”
Clearly, I spoke too soon.
Today, for reason’s unknown to anyone, Brynnley came inside during the 10 minutes I was upstairs, and cut her hair — AGAIN.
She is 4 1/2 years old and has never had an official haircut. However, today’s episode constitutes the 3rd time scissors have come in contact with her tresses. YES — the third time.
The first time was after she got blue silly putty stuck in her golden locks.
The second time was in the Fall — about 1 week prior to her preschool pictures. She claimed she didn’t like her bangs always being in her face. (Don’t ask how many times I’ve tried to keep those same bangs out of her face by putting in clips, barretts or rubberbands!)
Which leads us to today — the third time.
For a girl who claims to LOVE* LOVE* LOVE* how long and beautiful her hair is getting — there seems to be no explanation.
For the record….she is grounded from using scissors.
But, given that one of the Enrichment topics last night was to try and maintain a positive attitude…here’s my spin…at least it was the other side of her head this time. How’s that for positive?
Oh yeah…in case my sanitary habits start to slide, you’ll know it’s because, in the interest of my children’s safety, I’ve totally given up showering.
