I forgot to post about this moment - but it's worth posting because it is very funny to me.I know there are many moms out there who completely relate to having days where you really just let yourself go. You know, the days where you didn't wash your hair so you tied it up, and then didn't have time to put on make-up...and then have some sort of food stain on your clothes from your kid.
Heck...I remember having days like that BEFORE I had Michael. But they definitely became more frequent AFTER I had Michael.
But I digress. Stay with me. It will be worth reading this long story.
This picture up there of a salon called Sergio Bossi - this was our neighborhood salon. It was 2 doors down from us and we all went there for our haircuts. Regularly. So they were very familiar with us and very friendly with us.
Well, one afternoon, I went in to get Michael a haircut. It was a weekday afternoon so there was no one there but us. After Michael's haircut, they hesitated a bit and said to me,
"Sit down. We will watch Michael. Let us style your hair for you."
And they gave me a blowout. For free.
Now, of course, this was great right? And SO generous of Parisians!! Especially Parisians!
But imagine how AWFUL I must have looked for them to think, "Oh GOOD heavens...someone has GOT to do something about this girl since she can't do it herself."
I'm sure I was THAT American mom that the Parisian women talk about in disdain for not taking more attention for my looks!
Anyways, that was interesting for me. And a moment I will never forget. Parisians having mercy on me...and helping me look better. I can't remember if Brian noticed or not. But I sure was wishing I hadn't chosen THAT day to show up with greasy hair to the salon! My hairstyle would have lasted an extra day!
