Summer in the Shoe, Rhythm and Running Shoes

With 3 window units in place and several fans all over the house, the shoe is comfy.  This summer we have managed not to spend too much time in the heat, unless we are walking into a building, or in a pool.  I feel confident that the kids are having fun, and I am working out everyday.  My endorphins must be kicking in, because I actually like yoga and running more than anything.  What is wrong with me? 

The next month promises much satisfaction, for our family to be making two incomes, and even a bonus income from my extra work in the theatre,  I would Iove to have such a great extra job every summer, I need to figure out a way for them to need to keep me in the summer!

My hubby is starting a new job, a totally new chapter, almost a new book for us, to be on that schedule that we had a long time ago, of him working in the evenings.  We will be fine,  and we can ease into it, and find our rhythm.  It's only going to be hard for about two weeks, then we can focus on the start of the school year.  That reminds me, supplies need to be bought and labeled! Summer is half over, and we are in the flow, right in the middle.  

Rhythm, another thing I should be thinking about!  A far off distant call to my little school down the road, and the plans we have for fall.  I need to look to my teams for ideas and creative renewal.  

Teddy wearing my new Vibram Five fingers running shoes.  Yes, I love them!  My calves are in fire, but I love feeling like I am not wearing any shoes at all!  

Mom's Gingerfication part 2

Before, during, and after pictures.

Day 1

Mom's Henna Adventure

So I've decided after many, many years of coloring my hair with store bought and salon chemicals that I should go more natural. I've also had a very dry, itchy scalp problem, (no, it's not lice, I keep checking!), and my gray is more prominent. Every time I color my hair the gray COMES RIGHT BACK!

My awesome man, Tony, suggested that a friend of his uses Henna, so I started research in my usual maniac mom fashion. I've read everything I could get my hands on, been warned by a hairdresser of one of my friends to be careful, stocked up on lemon juice, gloves, and ordered the Henna from a reputable website with a help desk and everything. I got a Henna called Rajasthani Monsoon, which has several tortes about being good for covering gray. 100 grams is supposed to be enough for short hair, though I wish I had bought two packages just in case. I can buy it in bulk if it works!

Today, it arrived, so I am all set. I've mixed it up to cure and release the dye for at least 8 hours, as per the instructions. I will apply it tonight after the kids are in bed, and wrap my head with plastic wrap and wait 5-6 more hours and see how it goes.

I'm a natural mousy brunette, but I've been red for over 20 years now, so I'm used to the ginger and prefer it. The gray is the problem, since I'm in my mid thirties, and it just won't go away, and I'm not ready to go completely gray, yet!

I really hope this is the start of a chemical-free hair color for me, and its supposed to last longer, be really good for your hair, and give it more body and shine.
They also sell something called Cassia, which is another plant like Henna that gives condition and shine, but not a lot of color. Plan to try that next on my daughter, who I don't ever want to color her hair, but a natural treatment, would be different!
My next post will have before and after photos...

Thankful.

Today I am so thankful that we had a wonderful holiday. The spirit of the season will carry us through the cold January and the hope of February soon to come and bring me birthday joy!
As I'm watching TV with my family, I realize how much more integrity I have with my children and their futures than the characters I am watching. I've also grown in the past year and a half since Teddy was born to see just how precious life is and that they are only small once. I have very few regrets as I enter the new year. I am seeking love in God, my husband, kids, & family. That's about all I need. Peace.