To cut, or not to cut. That is the question.

Or actually it's more like: to shave or not to shave? Keven wants to shave both of the kids heads, and frankly? I'm fighting the idea and will until the end of time.

Why you ask?

I have my reasons.

Keven Jr. and Isaac have completely different hair. Keven Jr's is straight and Isaac's is curly. Keven Jr has had long-ish hair, short hair, a buzzed head and I have to say, I like his hair long-ish to be honest. And that's how it is right now. However, if he said that he wanted to shave his head tomorrow, I'd let him. And that's only because we've done it before. I've seen how it looks.

Isaac on the other hand has pretty much never had a haircut that's made that much of an impact because of his curls. We've always just had his hair trimmed whenever it started to get a little to out of control, I like his curls! The problem however is that he told me just recently that he wanted to shave his head and well.

I won't let that happen.

I just can't.

I'm attached to his curls, I won't lie.

Keven wants to shave their heads and thinks I'm being silly that I refuse to let that happen.

It's only hair.

So tell me, what do you think?

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The year 2010; First Day of School

What excited me most, from what I can remember, about the time of the year otherwise known as 'back to school' was the new school supplies, the new shoes, the new additions to my wardrobe. Not to mention finding out who my teacher(s) were and seeing friends again! I always wore one of my newest outfits on the first day, hair was prim and proper and chances are I had new shoes on to boot.

I wish I could say the same for my kiddos.

We returned from vacation on the last weekend before school started. We picked up all of the necessary school supplies as soon as we could while we were out on a grocery run. And then we pulled out their backpacks from last year and dusted them off so we could divide up what belonged to who. There were a few supplies that we had to shop elsewhere for so once they were picked up they went into the book bag along with everything else. And then we waited with anticipation for their first day to arrive.

Well, I waited with anticipation. The kids didn't seem to be phased at all that summer was coming to an end. They didn't seem to care at all either that no new clothes and shoes were purchased. I mean goodness, they didn't even get hair cuts!

I'm happy to say that even with all the worrying I did and the wondering I did while they were away attending their first day of school, that the first day went off without a hitch. Isaac had a great day and was so happy to tell me when he found me waiting for him outside his classroom after the bell ran. Keven Jr. had a good day too, even though he said it was 'pretty much like first grade' and trust me, his statement was not filled with half as much enthusiasm as his brothers. Both kids seem to like their teachers and they both had familiar faces in their classes that I'm almost certain made the day go much smoother. We are now three days in and well, here's to a wonderful school year.

Keven Jr. - 2nd grade Isaac - kindergarten

Double trouble if I do say so myself.

Prolonging the Summer

Yesterday we said hello to a new school year.

Today here I sit wishing that summer hadn't flown by so quickly.

While it was quick, it was fun while it lasted. The kids enjoyed themselves and we did too.

The first day of school proved to be a huge success for both boys. More to come on that soon.

But for now I'm prolonging the summer.

Trying to get my groove back

It's painfully obvious that I've been pretty quiet lately. I mean, it's so bad that because it's been weeks since I last updated, my ads were pulled. Sort of the norm though these days, yes?

It's not my intention by any means. I just haven't found the desire lately to write.

Or to photograph anything.

Or.

Or.

Or to do anything at all.

I try though.

The thought is always on my mind. Do this. Complete that. Don't forget this, this and this.

But I just can't seem to do it.

SO.

In short, I'm trying to get my groove back. You know, like Stella?

Earlier this year my job that I had been employed in since 2002 ended. I'm sure I mentioned it before, or maybe I didn't, but there was quite a bit of scrambling going on on my part to find a new job. The day I was expecting my walking papers, I was notified that I was being re-assigned to a new manager, to a new role at the same company...a role that was strictly work from home.

I cheered lots, I sure did. I was still employed AND I got to work from home.

But oh boy.

Let me tell you.

While the thought is ideal, and I have enjoyed it, without a doubt, it's tough.

But - I am grateful that I have a job. Don't mistake that fact one bit.

My problem?

Is that;

I miss people.

I miss the office.

I miss my routine and schedule.

I was thrown for a loop and have been quite off balance ever since. And too, being that it was smack dab right in the middle of summer, it was even more difficult. A few good days here and there mixed in with a few bad days I've barely been holding my head above water.

But I need to jump over this hurdle and get moving. So much to do! So much going on! So much has happened! Some good. Some bad.

And besides, I enjoy writing. I enjoy photography. I enjoy so many things....

I want to do so many things.

Keven's grandmother passed away a few months ago.

We went on our first road trip!

Keven Jr. started 2nd grade today.

Isaac started kindergarten.

The boys are both playing soccer now!

We've been moving along steadily but I can't help but feel like I'm stuck in concrete. And it's time that I break free. And get my groove back.