Meet the Teachers, Hair Cuts and Paw Prints

Thursday night we got to meet Hannah and Will's teachers. Hannah's teacher is Mrs. Browning. She seems really nice. Hannah saw one girl, Alexa, that she knew in her class. Hopefully she will know more when she goes to class on Monday. Mrs. Browning is also pregnant. She is due in October but said she will be here during the first nine weeks and testing. The paperwork has been filed for her sub but she doesn't know who it will be yet. Mrs. Browning said she will only be out about eight weeks. That would put her back just before Christmas break.

Will has Mrs. Scanlon as his first grade teacher and Mrs. Padgitt as his Teacher's Assistant. Mrs. Scanlon was Hannah's first grade teacher. When Hannah went up to her, Mrs. Scanlon was really excited to see her again. I like Mrs. Scanlon and I hope Will does too. She is a little strict but I think she and Will should get along great.

This afternoon everyone got their hair cut. Mike got his usual high and tight fade. Will got the same cut for the second time. It looks cute on him. Andrew just got a trim because he wouldn't sit still there towards the end. Hannah got her hair cut off at her chin and stacked in the back. It looks great. I had mine cut off to my shoulders with small layers. I like it so far.

Mike and I got something special from our vet in the mail last Saturday. Dr. Hooker sent us a framed paw print of Gracy's and a sweet card. We put it on the shelf with the kids' handprints. It is nice having something to remember Gracy by.

Haircuts

Well, it looks like I started a trend. All three kids got their hair cut today. I think they all look wonderful. Hannah kept changing her mind but finally decided to do it once we got to SuperCuts. Her hair was just past her shoulders but she would complained about her hair making her hot. The boys each got a trim. Will did great. Andrew sat in Mike's lap the whole time and cried. Mike is going Friday to have his hair cut. Tim, the guy who usually cuts Mike's hair won't be in until then.

12+ inches

Before

After

I DID IT!!! Today, I had my hair cut and donated it to Locks of Love!!! Amber cut off 10 inches, the minimum to donate, in a ponytail. Even then, my hair was still between my shoulder blades. All in all, I am guessing she cut 12 inches or more. My hair is now just above my shoulders and is cut in long layers. Amber said this kind of cut would be easy to manage and take care of with my busy lifestyle and kids. I LOVE MY NEW CUT!!! Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Locks of Love

Well, I'm going to do it. Tomorrow evening I have an appointment to have my hair cut. I am going to donate the hair to Locks of Love. The hair has to be at least 10 inches long from a ponytail holder at the nape of the neck to the end to donate it. Mike measured mine the other day and it is 11, almost 12 inches, long. It has taken me over two years to grow it out. I have enjoyed having long hair again but feel it is time for something different. I am going to miss being able to pull it back into a braid, clip or ponytail when it gets in my way. But, I'm not going to miss having the kids pull it, laying on it or having to move it when I lean back in a chair. If I remember, I want to take a picture of before, during and after the haircut. Gould's Salon is doing it. Their stylist will donate their time (i.e. it won't cost me anything) to do the cut for Locks of Love.

If you aren't familiar with Locks of Love, check out their link on my blog. They use donated hair to make wigs for children up to age 18 who lost their own hair due to illness, alopecia, or cancer treatments. It is a wonderful program. Growing up, we had a neighbor, Laura, who had a brain tumor. She lost her hair due to radiation treatments and it never grew back. I remember her having to wear scarves, hats and heavy wigs to school and when she went out. Mike's step-brother, Blaine, use to donate his hair to Locks of Love before he died last year. Blaine's health wasn't the best but he said he could grow his hair and help others in need. I want to do this for him and for Laura. Who knows, I might do this again. But, of course, it will be a few years down the road before I can.