1.30.2009

Hairapy

This might possibly qualify as the worst day I've had all year at school.

Vagueness isn't one of my better qualities, but I totally have to delve down deep and try to pull it out. Just can't go into details, as much as I want to.

I cried a lot today. A lot. A lot. At the end of the day there was no makeup left on my face, and I had run my hands through my hair so many times that it was remarkably hideous. Not good. Not good at all.

I warned my kids in the car on the way home that I had had a rotten day, so we discussed (i.e. I told them) that we were going to work extra hard today to be sweet to each other and basically....don't get on mom's nerves! Sounds harsh, but seriously...not sure how much more I can take today.

I told the boys that they could play outside or watch TV, but that I was going to take a few minutes and try to relax. I plopped down here to spend some quality time with all of my friends who live in my computer (such good therapy for me).

Next thing I see is this:


And then he sat down to do this:




I cannot tell you how much I love to have my hair brushed. Kirk knows that one way straight to my heart is to brush my hair, and I have often bribed my boys to brush while they watch cartoons. Talk about hairapy.

So my little angel came to my rescue today. I swear I didn't ask him to do it. I guess he just sensed his mama needed a little pampering today. Sweet boy.

I'd have him paint my toenails, too, if I didn't think my living room would end up looking like Jackson Pollack just got ahold of it!! :)

11 comments:

lisa@littlesliceoflife said...

I'm sorry you had a bad day.

That Tate is too precious!! What a sweet baby! He's gonna make somebody a great husband someday.

Jennifer said...

That's so sweet! Sorry you had such a rotten day. Hope you have a fantastic week next week!

Jennifer said...

That's so sweet! Sorry you had such a rotten day. Hope you have a fantastic week next week!

mer@lifeat7000feet said...

How sweet of that little guy.

I'm sorry you had a hard day. I know that feeling. I'm glad it's Friday and you have the weekend ahead of you! Hope it's a good one.

Stephanie @ My Answered Prayer said...

Yes...I agree with Lisa...he will make a great husband for Addison one day :) He is the sweetest!!!! Then we will be old and gray and they can really call us the quilted northern ladies :)

Hope you have a better weekend and week next week...less than 18 weeks to go until summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mich said...

Thats our sweet Tate! Sorry you had a bad day. I love you!

Marc and Charity said...

Can you send that cute little man this way when he gets done?? :) How awesome is that. What a sweetie.

I'm sorry you had a rough day. Hope next week is better for you!

Unknown said...

I'm sorry that you didn't have the best day but what a sweet way to help you out! I love having my hair brushed too!

Jim said...

Amb,
Well, some folks here have some response - I'm sorry you had a bad day. I understand how kids that age can be so mean sometimes. (Micky) I shared with her already on the phone. (Mom) Well, Sis, I can feel with you on the brush - of course, it's more a head rub with me! (We're doing laundry and having supper with Mickey, Jo, Richard and Wesley)
Love,
Dad

Monica said...

I hope things get better for you. I've had a few of those days myself.

It's a wonderful life said...

Tear! That is the sweetest thing ever coming from a little boy!! Hope that you had a better day.