tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post8124265664460431860..comments2023-11-05T03:47:33.710-05:00Comments on Arcane Matters: Money Made You MeanJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233972102418274980noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-43056131223019337082008-02-15T10:48:00.000-05:002008-02-15T10:48:00.000-05:00One piece of advice on the hair thing I read somew...One piece of advice on the hair thing I read somewhere (and learned the hard way) - pick the color you think you want then choose one shade lighter. <BR/><BR/>On another note, your creme brulee french toast recipe got me craving baked french toast which I've never made. I tried this recipe and it was pretty darn good.<BR/><BR/>http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/232680<BR/><BR/>I made it with brioche and used a cinnamon/brown sugar mix to top it before baking and also added vanilla to the egg/milk mixture and was very happy for my first foray into baked french toast. I'm going to try making it with challah next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-11053550531916594342008-02-14T12:02:00.000-05:002008-02-14T12:02:00.000-05:00I've said much worse than that to my twins, and I'...I've said much worse than that to my twins, and I'm not proud of it. But it happens, and you move on. You're human. And you're a good mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-53052674681518892272008-02-14T09:45:00.000-05:002008-02-14T09:45:00.000-05:00We both have had to put our son down when we've go...We both have had to put our son down when we've gotten upset. Right now we all have colds, and our son has it the worst. He has been sleeping terribly, and the other night (well, it was 3am), I was honestly worried about my wife's sanity. She was so tired, sick, and frustrated that I decided to get up with her when she fed the boy. The next day, I mentioned to her why I stayed up and she said that was probably a good idea. So really, you can never do anything bad by putting a baby down. We live in an apartment and I feel bad if our neighbors hear him screaming, but not bad enough to keep him in my arms when I am to my limit with frustration.<BR/>On to a lighter topic, I dye my hair with a box (no specific brand rec, though), but I highly suggest getting some help with the process. You can try to do it alone, but it's too hard for me (I have thick, wavy hair). Also, have a towel on hand that you don't care about. It's good for draping over your shoulders during the dyeing process, and for after you wash and rinse. We have a towel that looks like hell from all the dye jobs it's handled, but it works for us.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102741683851673572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-48426971628058331062008-02-14T03:57:00.000-05:002008-02-14T03:57:00.000-05:00I reckon you did the right thing, giving yourself ...I reckon you did the right thing, giving yourself a little break, and it did the trick didn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-37910940320373648842008-02-13T21:53:00.000-05:002008-02-13T21:53:00.000-05:00no hair advice from me - I have 6 inch roots, whic...no hair advice from me - I have 6 inch roots, which i guess i wouldn't even call roots now. it's seriously bad. i look like... like... like an insane, unkempt mother of 8 month old twins.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Judy above - putting the Aviator down and walking out when that angry frustration arose is EXACTLY what you should have done. I have done the same thing, and felt shitty about it, too. But what I really felt crappy about was not that I put my child down in order to re-group, it's that I allow myself to get so annoyed and pissed in the first place. But when we're so so so tired and so frustrated and so hungry and it's been nothing but double baby all day and someone is screaming in your ear and won't stop... give yourself a break. I'm trying to. I'm also working on meditating and learning to take a breath in those moments.<BR/><BR/>you're a great mom. don't be so hard on yourself. i think one of the most important lessons we can teach our girls is self-love and self-understanding by example. so let's work on that for ourselves AND for them!<BR/><BR/>hugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-69342655872257558672008-02-13T19:40:00.000-05:002008-02-13T19:40:00.000-05:00Ditto above comment - Ricky's - I guess that's lik...Ditto above comment - Ricky's - I guess that's like Sally Beauty Supply or Loefler Beauty Supply? Anyway, if you luck out and get an informed salesperson, they can point you to the right stuff. You don't have to be a hairdresser to buy stuff there. You do get a discount if you are, but regular people can buy a discount card at Sally's for $5.00. All the stuff you need will be inexpensive, and there's so much you won't use it all in one sitting. TRUE!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-47251178260450475382008-02-13T19:23:00.000-05:002008-02-13T19:23:00.000-05:00I have guilty moments like this all of the time. ...I have guilty moments like this all of the time. When I talk about them people always say....don't beat yourself up....you are making a difference in their lives. That you recognize the problem is the first step.<BR/>These words were the first things that came to my mind to say to you :)K J and the kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768311213861195548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-69681914115889283432008-02-13T17:28:00.000-05:002008-02-13T17:28:00.000-05:00Hey I use a box all of the time. I cover the gray....Hey I use a box all of the time. I cover the gray.I always go with screaming red colors just becuse mine is red already but i want something more vibrant. Good luck and I agree with the above commenter. Besides it will always wash out.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519732798505354256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-15507750897581778252008-02-13T16:45:00.000-05:002008-02-13T16:45:00.000-05:00Going through the same thing here. My twins are 7...Going through the same thing here. My twins are 7 months old. My daughter has been sleeping through the night for months. My son, God love him, has only done it five times (yes, I've counted!)although both go down easy at bed time, and he is hit or miss on going down easy at nap time. Last night, after getting up more times than I could count, I kept thinking that at least he'd nap well today. Both times I tried to put him down today, he screamed, and even holding him trying to soothe him didn't help as he was super squirmy. I finally put him down crying and took a shower. When I got out, he was sleeping. I was both relieved that he was asleep and horrified at myself for letting him cry. We all try to be good parents and do the best for our kids. Sometimes, that means taking a break for ourselves. As foor the hair color - be careful. Going lighter with a box can be risky, especially if you say your hair gets red. When you strip color from hair, it will always go red before blond, so do the strand test the box recommends to see how long to leave on the color. And, you'll have to get permanent color because the semi perm colors don't lighten. Lastly, I'd go with somehting in the neutral family - avoid anything that has the words "golden or warm" in the name. As a brunette who's been blond, red, black and everything inbetween, I know of which I speak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-63388280079790364472008-02-13T15:56:00.000-05:002008-02-13T15:56:00.000-05:00You said that really well - nothing prepares you f...You said that really well - nothing prepares you for the pressure of trying to be a good parent. You did good.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03776942311638100226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-19669116241907759092008-02-13T14:46:00.000-05:002008-02-13T14:46:00.000-05:00Go to any of the Ricky's stores - they have GREAT ...Go to any of the Ricky's stores - they have GREAT hair color - just get a bottle of activator and a bottle of dye, mix, sit, and voila!Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159550437519461534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988962265617663341.post-44649113611860528102008-02-13T14:32:00.000-05:002008-02-13T14:32:00.000-05:00Yes they are teaching us. If our babies weren't in...Yes they are teaching us. If our babies weren't in need of mothering, we may never get the chance to undo the dysfunction of our upbringing.<BR/>That said, what you did last night was to utilize a very good coping mechanism ( a time out for mom of sorts) for both of you. It was a much needed tiny break for you to catch your breath and for Avery to realize that what she needed after all was Mommy to hold her.<BR/>I say "Well done."<BR/>I have no idea about your hair...sorryjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787238003816041229noreply@blogger.com