I had kind of a hair break down earlier this week. I promised myself I was going to embrace my natural self as I head toward my 46th birthday this next fall. I didn't realize how emotionally attached I am to my hair and the auburn color of my youth. It's hard to explain but I've had to take some time to think about the "why" of coloring my hair for another 20 years. I'm still thinking and working through it. For now I am going with "It's what God gave me" and "I've earned every single one of those gray hairs". Eventually I will make a choice one way or the other. Age is an attitude not a number or a color. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
My outfit:
Purple scarf : Dress Barn
Bracelet: Francessca's Boutique
Paisley Chiffon "Bubble" Blouse : Dress Barn
Purple Sparkly Hoops : Lane Bryant
Black "Skinny" Jeans : Lane Bryant
Purple Patten Leather Flats : Target
So this week Miss Courtney and I had a fabulous week. Absolutely nothing happened. No ER visits, no Doctors visits, no medical crisis of any kind. YES!! It is a miracle and we are thrilled that God allowed us a little rest.
She has done so well with the lowering of her Depakote seizure meds. No real issues so far which is just miraculous. She is more alert and aware of her surroundings than she has been in years. It's been so wonderful. So very cool.
Of course since I headed out to mass at 7 am, Miss Courtney was still in bed. She was NOT having anything to do with getting up. So this is how I found her at 8:30 when I got home. What did Miss Courtney wear this morning...
Yes, ladies and gents...she and her puppy stayed in bed until later. She was quite annoyed with her Mama as you can see from that fabulously loving look she gave me. Take a look at her hair!! Yep, that's going to be a problem later. She wore her flannel jammies for most of the morning. I wish I could have stayed in mine.
So there you have it. Not our best effort, but that is where life leads us today. Have an awesome week everyone!
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Love all the purple! I need to get some in my wardrobe - so perfect for Lent and Advent! Glad Courtney had a good week - hopefully the weekend will end smoothly :)
ReplyDeleteYou so purty!!! I love everything about your outfit. I am so thankful for your uneventful week. I hope you have another great week!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your accessories: most importantly that fabulous smile!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found your blog! I can already tell I will lose a couple hours of my afternoon to getting to know you and your family :).
ReplyDeleteI love the purple color of those shoes, and I'm so happy to hear Courtney is doing so well! Your story about her strong anti-shoe opinions put a big grin on my face earlier this week.
ReplyDeleteAll of your outfit was incredibly cute! I went to Mass last night and wore black pants and a blousy top. Pretty unforgettable.
ReplyDeleteMary, you look beautiful! I stopped coloring my hair the year I turned 40 and I really enjoy having it "natural." For me it was wondering, when would I stop (if ever?) and the time just seemed right. It helps that I have lots of hair, but it looks like you do, too. Whatever works for you is great.
ReplyDeleteLove your purple! Your bracelet is amazing and those shoes are divine!
ReplyDeleteHope you have another uneventful week.
Great outfit Mary! I'm glad Courtney is doing well.
ReplyDeleteOk, I know I just wrote about how much I love black...but your purple accents are just darling here. LOVE the scarf and the shoes. Very liturgical :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Happy Sunday and so glad to visit your blog!
Love the shoes!!! Purple is my favorite color, so dressing liturgically during Lent is actually fun. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I love that blouse on you. And yay for a quiet week with Miss Courtney. Your hair thoughts remind me of the book Hedda Gabler by Isben.
ReplyDeleteLadies you all flatter me with your time and encouragement. Thanks so much for stopping by and saying hello.
ReplyDeleteBlessings...
No one, will know when I go gray...having too much fun as a blonde...seriously, Mary, you're young at heart so go with the color you love. It's just a box of hair color not an indictment about how one feels about age. Embrace your right to color o r not. <3 you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that your family had an uneventful week, Mary! I love your purple and that amazing bracelet. As for the hair...I know you will rock it either way! My mom decided to finally just embrace her grey several years ago and I think she looks as good as ever :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that blue scarf is so fresh and spring like. And your polish looks so fun. You have such a sparkle, and it's a pleasure to meet you. The brightest blessings to your daughter, Courtney too!
ReplyDeleteSue xo
I hope I let my hair go natural as I get older. I went thru a big dye-my-hair-any-color-I-can in my younger years, and now I really appreciate what I've got. I hope to keep it that way :-) I love your pretty purple scarf and bracelet in particular this week! Lucky Courtney in all of her flanneled glory!
ReplyDeleteI love your pashmina and your flats!
ReplyDeleteAnd I understand the "to color, or not to color" dilemma. I'm 54 and the gray hairs are starting to come in--but I think I've decided to just let it go. I don't think I could deal with the upkeep of coloring!
That bracelet is gorgeous!
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You're so good with the accessorizing. I almost bought those shoes, like, 10 times. Courtney's hair looks like mine before I cut it off. I know that look all too well.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that bracelet! And your nail color is so pretty! You look beautiful :)
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