Okay, so generally the word "pamper" reminds me of the diaper brand Morgan wears. However, yesterday I was able to remember what pampering really means. How? I did something my hyper-frugal self almost never does ... I went to a REAL salon and got a GOOD haircut.
By real salon, I mean somewhere that is not SuperCuts, Great Clips, or anywhere else where the maximum price for a haircut is $12. In fact, I spent several times that much. It was a bit difficult I must admit; I had to occasionally remind myself, "This is a spa day; a day for me. I deserve this; it's worth the money." And in between those reassurances, I did actually enjoy myself and relax. I forgot how nice it is to have someone wash your hair!
Not only that, but I also got a good haircut. The stylist pointed out that the front of my hair was an entire inch shorter than the back of my hair from my last run-in with Cheapo Clips. I guess you truly get what you pay for! So she remedied that problem and gave me a fun new style ... not too different, but a change nonetheless. I'll post a picture soon I promise.
All this makes me wonder why would you name a diaper brand Pampers? Are they really that luxurious to wear? Somehow I'm thinking not...
November 26, 2007
Gratitude Addendum
Oh and one more thing we were thankful for this Thanksgiving ... a second consecutive A&M win over TU! A&M's coach resigned the day after the big win; I'm not sure if Jonathan was more grateful for that or the win :) With A&M football over (except for a bowl game), we're on to rooting for the basketball team...
Go Ags!
Go Ags!November 24, 2007
Gratitude: (noun) the quality of being thankful
This Thanksgiving Jonathan and I were thankful for:
Sweet, sweet sleep
- each other
- the newest member of our family
- all the other wonderfully fantastic members of our family (particularly those who helped out with Morgan this holiday and gave me a break!)
- our great friends
- our small group (who also fall in the above category :)
- our health
- our home
- our jobs
- our new truck (Jonathan more so than me :)
- Morgan's swing (after almost three days away from it; I realize how much I LOVE it!)
- Our AWESOME Heavenly Father who provided all of the above and SO much more
Sweet, sweet sleepNovember 20, 2007
How do YOU define "Delayed Gratification"?
Jonathan defines it as a 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Truck.
If you know my husband at all, you know he loves toys, and when he sees one he wants, he wants it NOW. And if you know me at all, you know I am a cheapskate and a rational thinker (not that JD's not - that skill just diminishes somewhat when it comes to something he wants). So as you might guess, we sometimes conflict in this area.
Well, we've been in the market for a new truck. In our discussions, the date to buy kept getting moved forward; however, it seemed we had settled on a pretty firm deadline of sometime after the start of the year. We created a caveat to that deadline when we decided to see if we could get an end of the season deal on a '07. Unfortunately, we were too late because most dealerships were out. But going to dealerships gave Jonathan the hunger to start shopping in earnest regardless of any previously set deadlines. While I did not agree to change our deadline, I did agree we could start researching and shopping in preparation to buy.
We contacted and went to several dealerships and got several quotes. We even walked out of two dealerships when we couldn't get them to agree on a price we were happy with. (This nearly KILLED Jonathan). Finally, one of the dealerships called us back yesterday and agreed to sell us the truck we wanted at the price we asked for. Jonathan was like a kid on Christmas morning he was so happy!
I have to give it to JD - he did a great job dealing with his thrifty wife. He did the research I asked, shopped around, haggled, walked away when it was necessary, and was patient with me even when he realized he might have to wait on getting his truck. I know this wasn't easy for him! We prayed together for the right truck at the right price at the right time and that God would help us to be united in our decision. Thankfully, God answered our prayers!
If you know my husband at all, you know he loves toys, and when he sees one he wants, he wants it NOW. And if you know me at all, you know I am a cheapskate and a rational thinker (not that JD's not - that skill just diminishes somewhat when it comes to something he wants). So as you might guess, we sometimes conflict in this area.
Well, we've been in the market for a new truck. In our discussions, the date to buy kept getting moved forward; however, it seemed we had settled on a pretty firm deadline of sometime after the start of the year. We created a caveat to that deadline when we decided to see if we could get an end of the season deal on a '07. Unfortunately, we were too late because most dealerships were out. But going to dealerships gave Jonathan the hunger to start shopping in earnest regardless of any previously set deadlines. While I did not agree to change our deadline, I did agree we could start researching and shopping in preparation to buy.
We contacted and went to several dealerships and got several quotes. We even walked out of two dealerships when we couldn't get them to agree on a price we were happy with. (This nearly KILLED Jonathan). Finally, one of the dealerships called us back yesterday and agreed to sell us the truck we wanted at the price we asked for. Jonathan was like a kid on Christmas morning he was so happy!
I have to give it to JD - he did a great job dealing with his thrifty wife. He did the research I asked, shopped around, haggled, walked away when it was necessary, and was patient with me even when he realized he might have to wait on getting his truck. I know this wasn't easy for him! We prayed together for the right truck at the right price at the right time and that God would help us to be united in our decision. Thankfully, God answered our prayers!
Jonathan and his "babies"
November 16, 2007
Growth: (noun) the process of developing or maturing physically, mentally or spiritually
Okay, so you know how I promised I wouldn't talk about Morgan all the time? Well, this isn't one of those times :) On Tuesday, Morgan turned two months old. She celebrated by transitioning from sleeping in her carseat at night to sleeping in her pack n play. Carseat sleeping was her doctor's idea not ours - I know it sounds ghetto. She requires sleeping on an incline because the flap of skin attached to the top of her windpipe is insufficiently firm. Needless to say, she is not lacking in leg strength, and recently has just about inched her way out of her carseat at nights resulting in some really uncomfortable looking sleep positions.
We also celebrated Morgan's two month milestone with a doctor's visit complete with an array of vaccinations. Our "Button" is now 11 pounds, 10 ounces and 22 3/4 inches long. This puts her in the 70th percentile as far as weight and 60th percentile as far as height - though the doctor states she is average for her age. To us, she is perfect! Thankfully, Jonathan was able to go with us to the doctor's appointment because I HATE needles and poor Morgan's little legs saw a few of them. She screamed when she got stuck (I almost cried!) but was asleep before we even left the doctor's office. And she got a couple of cool Bugs Bunny band aids as souvenirs :)
Doesn't look too upset does she?
We also celebrated Morgan's two month milestone with a doctor's visit complete with an array of vaccinations. Our "Button" is now 11 pounds, 10 ounces and 22 3/4 inches long. This puts her in the 70th percentile as far as weight and 60th percentile as far as height - though the doctor states she is average for her age. To us, she is perfect! Thankfully, Jonathan was able to go with us to the doctor's appointment because I HATE needles and poor Morgan's little legs saw a few of them. She screamed when she got stuck (I almost cried!) but was asleep before we even left the doctor's office. And she got a couple of cool Bugs Bunny band aids as souvenirs :)
Doesn't look too upset does she?
Oh, and I was pretty happy ... the Doctor thinks Morgan looks like me when I and everyone else seem to believe just the opposite. Not that that's bad - I did marry a good looking guy!
November 12, 2007
Beginning: (noun) the point in space or time when something starts
Well, after much prodding from my friends, I have joined the blogging world! This is all new to me so I hope you will bear with me as I learn. It is my desire to stay connected with friends and family through this blog. I know, in particular, my family hopes it will become a haven of pictures of our daughter Morgan. However, I assure you that that will not be the case ... although I am positive that there will be a great deal of said photos and stories regarding her! In addition, if you are brave enough to continue to visit my blog, I promise you that you will be subject to more than your fair share of my rantings and musings on life and the world around me.
I have entitled my blog (albeit possibly temporarily) "Conversations" - you may ask why. Well, as I was thinking of possible blog titles, I skimmed my memory for favorite movies, music, activities. One thing that came to mind was Sarah Groves' CD entitled "Conversations". While the whole CD is fabulous (as are all Sara's CDs), I really like the concept behind the title track. Its chorus goes:
The song speaks about sharing our faith in Christ through the simple skill of conversation and the difficulty of doing that with people we know so well that it seems we've had "every conversation in the world" - i.e. our family and close friends.
And as my small group just recently finished a study of the book The Five Love Languages, I was reminded again that my love languages are "words of affirmation" and "quality time". In other words, I both give and receive love best through these two avenues of expression. In my life, conversations with those significant to me have allowed me to experience love in these two ways.
Maybe it's just because I am so relationally-geared, but I find simple conversations lead to so many fabulous things - new friendships, stronger relationships, a challenged mindset, an uplifted spirit and so on!
I hope you'll join me in conversation soon....
I have entitled my blog (albeit possibly temporarily) "Conversations" - you may ask why. Well, as I was thinking of possible blog titles, I skimmed my memory for favorite movies, music, activities. One thing that came to mind was Sarah Groves' CD entitled "Conversations". While the whole CD is fabulous (as are all Sara's CDs), I really like the concept behind the title track. Its chorus goes:
We've had every conversation in the world
About what is right and what has all gone bad,
But have I mentioned to you that this is all I am,
This is all that I have.
About what is right and what has all gone bad,
But have I mentioned to you that this is all I am,
This is all that I have.
The song speaks about sharing our faith in Christ through the simple skill of conversation and the difficulty of doing that with people we know so well that it seems we've had "every conversation in the world" - i.e. our family and close friends.
And as my small group just recently finished a study of the book The Five Love Languages, I was reminded again that my love languages are "words of affirmation" and "quality time". In other words, I both give and receive love best through these two avenues of expression. In my life, conversations with those significant to me have allowed me to experience love in these two ways.
Maybe it's just because I am so relationally-geared, but I find simple conversations lead to so many fabulous things - new friendships, stronger relationships, a challenged mindset, an uplifted spirit and so on!
I hope you'll join me in conversation soon....
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