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I did something dramatic yesterday.

For about a month or two, I've been contemplating the idea of a different haircut. For those of you who don't see me on a regular or local basis, it's gotten pretty long - about mid-back length. I've been growing it out for almost two and a half years from a short haircut (one that I loved, but was quite short.) I'd been torn between cutting it shorter or keeping it long through the winter at least, since it's taken so long to grow out to the length I love.

But... a couple days ago, I was really thinking about the pros - shorter hair wouldn't be a grabbing factor for Cillian, it would be quicker to wash, quicker to style, easier to look good without doing anything... the list was too great to ignore.

So, yesterday I called to see if I could get an appointment the same day, and they scheduled me for an hour later. I started getting excited fast. S came over and watched Cillian for me and I went over to get it cut.

It's adorable. I have half the hair I did before, as I was able to donate what I had (8 in.) to Locks of Love, which I always like doing if I have enough. So now, the length skims my shoulders, and I have a cute fringe of bangs that can be worn either swept to the side or straight in the middle. I absolutely love it. It's a good young mommy haircut. Cute and comfortable, functional and easy.

Some other updates...

Cillian is a bouncing 4 months old now, and he has started grabbing his knees and his feet, which both Caleb and I have been excitedly anticipating! So that's a really fun milestone. He has also started blowing raspberries, bubbles, and anything vocal involving his tongue and excessive drooling. :P

He has gotten increasingly wiggly and squirmy, trying to get out of any kind of restraint if he gets bored. It's funny to see how far he can scoot himself out of his swing (when stationary). He's a great little jokester and loves to laugh - I love that he's an easy baby. (But I'm scared that I'm getting spoiled with just how easy he is!!)

No teeth yet, but I'm sure they're coming. He had his four month check up today and is now a whopping 15.7 pounds! I knew my biceps were feeling a little stronger...

Another something new...

We're gradually adding to our living room and now have some nice wine colored sheers hung up (thanks to my beloved handyman.) They look really nice. Caleb and I also got a couple new pillows to tie all of our living room colors in, so now our theme is kind of fall-like with the wine color, a sage green, gold and tan. I really like it. It feels like home to me.

The running is going well! I've managed to stay dedicated for almost a week and a half now. And I'm up to running three minutes/walking one minute today. Last night the two minute run/one minute walk completely wore me out. I'd even go as far as to say that it nearly killed me. But tonight, it wasn't so bad because the TV happened to be on when I got to the gym. Surprising how well having something to watch helps! I'm beginning to love my cold showers after these workouts.

Eating is going preeeeetty well. Unfortunately, I got a little off-track this weekend since we were out of town visiting Caleb's brother and his family in Carbondale, PA. It was a really fun weekend, but I definitely didn't watch my eating as well as I could have. So now I'm back to breakfasts with my Kelebs and lunches consisting of one huge salad. And no dessert. That's been easier than I would have thought. Especially with my being an ice cream addict.

Weight update will come tomorrow. It's always best to weigh oneself in the mornings. ;)



Here's the Quote of the Day:

This one always gets a good chuckle out of me.

"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same."

~ Oscar Wilde