Small Sacrifices

So, I sort of knew when Robert started seminary that things would change (LOL). I say sort of because I really had NO IDEA how much. Robert warned me about the little things we'd have to give up since we were taking a big hit to our income. So like a trooper, I gave up my Paul Mitchell hair products, attempted to clip coupons, switched to Wal-Mart make-up...you get the idea. (Side note for you Estee Lauder gals...Loreal's mineral loose powder blush is better, last longer and there are more colors to choose from!) My other cut back I planned was no more highlights in my hair. This is where the real story begins. I started about a year ago dying my hair myself (something I had NEVER done, back when I had a brain)...the idea was matching my roots = saving money on salon trips. So far so good, except my hair kept growing out darker than the color I chose. So I decided to go one step darker...Robert thought the color would match great, his newest theory is that the box must have been labeled wrong. Let's just say, if it were Halloween, I could pull of Courtney Cox without a problem. Horrified,I pulled Emma out of the living room to see what she thought...her lying to kept from hurting your feelings filter isn't fully developed yet, so I could trust she'd give me an honest opinion. Her reply was "Wow, your hair is really dark..especially right here...it's ok, Mommy...maybe it's just the living room lights." Ughhhh...did I mention we were getting ready for church?

So in the grand scheme of things, I know that these sacrifices, in particular are nothing. We have everything we need and some of what we want. Our blessings are abundant and tangible. So I'll just own this vanity of mine...no "root " cause analysis needed...and pray for fading!