Well, well, well...if it isn't Friday. So glad to see all of your bright and shining faces looking at the blog this morning! Have I mentioned y'all look beautiful today? Because you do.
Let's not waste time on formalities, there's far too much confessing to be done!
I confess that I just discovered Zazzle.com on Tuesday and have spent no less than two hours looking at customized postage stamps since then. I mean, the options, y'all! (And yes, I realize this site has probably been around since the dawn of the internet, but I like to do things fashionably late. Or perhaps I just live under a rock.)
I confess that, for the first time in approximately ten years, Stephen and I started watching MTV's The Real World last week. (Say it with me now, "Seven strangers, picked to live in a house...") No, we didn't intend on getting back into this trainwreck of a television show, but the plot twist of them bringing cast members' exes into the show was just too awkward and awesome to pass up. I am both ashamed and excited to admit we waste an hour of our evenings once a week on this bedlam. I feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders to tell you that, though. A weight that smells like empty beer cans, filthy hot tubs and bad decisions.
I confess that I was never tempted to do the whole hair chop after Caroline was born. I saw someone post a comment on another blogger's Instagram yesterday saying that "doing a hair chop after you have your first baby is a new mom's rite of passage. You just NEED to do it."
I disagree. I mean, short hair is SO super cute on lots of women, and there's nothing wrong with wanting to cut your hair anytime you darn well please. But I personally wanted to maintain my identity more than ever after having a baby. We lose a lot of that - ourselves - in the process of bringing babies into the picture. Why must we feel like we have to chop our hair, too? I say we all wear our hair like we want to, mommas or not, and call it good. Short, long, brown, blonde or blue - just do you, ladies. Just do you.
That's it gals. Tell me what's on your mind now!
I just found out about zazzle two months ago, so you're not the only one late to the party!
ReplyDeleteYour hair is to beautiful to chop :)!
Seriously, can we all stop trying to tell other ladies what they are supposed to do? Let's just all do what we want (as long as it isn't harmful!) and call it a day.
ReplyDeleteAMEN Kate!! Exactly. High five and fist bump, girl!
ReplyDeleteOh I discovered the "EX-Plosion" Real World season this week too and could not change the channel. I couldn't remember the last time I tuned into Real World but they totally reeled me in with this twist. Cannot wait until the exes arrive, haha! I'm glad I'm not the only one!
ReplyDeleteI still don't know what Zazzle is - but going to check it out now, lol!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm with you on the mom chop. I didn't do it and I'm not sorry! I just don't have the face for short hair (in my opinion, lol!) I did trim it good once I started experiencing the loveliness that is post-partum hair loss (i.e. excessive shedding) when Caleb was about 3-4 months old. But I only took it to shoulder length then, and I won't be going any shorter!:)
When my first was born, I did the chop. I confess. But it wasn't because that's what I thought a new mom should do. I was in a phase of lovely hormonal out-of-my-mind crazy along with really long hair that was limp and lifeless and I just got the urge to cut. I regretted the decision immediately. I didn't do it this time around! :) I don't have the face for short hair, especially with extra baby weight. And your hair is TOO gorgeous to cut short!
ReplyDeleteI gave in to the "mom chop" when Sophia was about 5 months old. Right around the same time that it was falling out in handfuls and she started to think it was fun the pull on it all.the.time. The gorgeous pregnancy hair didn't stick around for long!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree on the chopping your hair after baby. Never once did I think about cutting it short. I totally agree with you about losing your identity post baby and for me, that was one way to remain "me" - as crazy as that sounds!!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I just stumbled upon the real world this year too! I can't wait for them to bring in their ex's. Who doesn't want to watch a bunch of awkward drama unfold?
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Be strong girl! Your hair is gorgeous and you in no way have to do a mommy hair chop that is crazy talk.
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ReplyDeleteI fought cutting my hair too until I realized Mom's cut their hair, not because they want to look like a mom, but because their hair goes through so many hormonal changes. I finally had to admit that my long hair was in terrible shape and I needed to cut it and start over. It's just hair- it will grow back.
ReplyDeleteOh My Gos, YES to The Real World this season.. I'm watching too! I didn't even know it was still around until I came across a preview. Couldn't pass up how awesome this season looks!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about the hair thing!! I'm not a mom, but I've always had long hair. The last time that it was short was third grade. I even consider hair at your shoulders short.
ReplyDeleteI'm NEVER going to cut my hair. I realize that is may be easier for some, but I'm just going to rock my signature top knot.
If they want to cut their hair, that's cool.I just don't think they should cut their hair because they are a mom.
My understanding is shorter hair is somehow supposed to be easier. I totally disagree! I've found long hair to be super easy "mom hair" and still let's me feel like me. Mine is longer now than before babies
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