Thanks for your reply.  Yep, that answered my question.  That is similar to what we have been doing so far also (pretty open to their questions and letting them learn more about a certain religion if they are curious).

Thanks and happy fourth to you and yours

If you do, how are you and Brad handling questions that pop up with your children about topics like that? (I think I read a long time ago Brad was atheist or agnostic).  Just curious, since it's a conundrum / issue for my children (or will be anyway) and I've been wondering how other people are approaching this. 

Hmm, feel free to not respond though.  Religion is a personal topic and I don't intend to start any time of flame war (nor hijack your thread / post).  Hmm, lack of sleep probably had a hand in this post...but my question is sincere though.

I like chocolate every single day.

I'd say prayer, but I don't want to be a hypocrite.

And the best thing is that Susan makes the coffee (if I clean the press) and encourages me to make the lists that allow me to function.

So really . . Susan. 

So yeah, crutches and vallium for me 

I was going to say much of what Karma already said.  I would just add that I find it's not a good idea to just show up at a salon by not requesting somebody.  If you don't ask for a particular stylist (from word of mouth) you will be put with (most of the time) a newbie that has no clientel with a very clean schedule or maybe somebody that just shouldn't be in the business to begin with.  All the good stylists are going to have full calendars. 

I remember distinctly having my very very bad cut only I knew it was bad before I left the Salon but not totally aware how bad until I got home.  She kept cutting more and more talking the whole time telling me how cute it was.  It was like she was trying to talk me into believing her.  I think she kept botching it and had to keep cutting it shorter and shorter until it was out of control for her. 

When I went to work the next day my bad cut was so obvious the manager took one look at me and said "what happened to you?" 

That was not a good day.   I now only go on recommendations. 

Well, summer is coming so maybe getting it cut shorter into a bob would be the way to go.  That way it will grow out evenly.

The rest of the whole mess will be resolved by time.  (Hubby coming home, hair growing out, cold passing.)  It seems like I chant "this too shall pass" a lot lately, however that is mostly related to my 2-year-old.

Hang in there!!

I would be in there for some Shakira extension locks in a flash. I would definitely expect some sort of compensation for their flub.

Remember to tell them how much time and money (perm, coloring, etc.) that you invested into the hair that they cut off instead of giving you a trim as you instructed.  Also explain that, even though you have obviously permed hair, the stylest styled it differently to cover up the cut. 

Is this where you go all the time?  If so, then you have even more clout by telling them that they need to compensate or you'll find another salon.

Oh phfffttt, no way do you look old, I've seen pics too!

You don't look old.

And I'd kill for your skin!

For some reason Gavin was up early Sunday, so when his bedtime rolled around, he was more than ready for bed.

Of course now that I mention it...he'll have issues tonight. heh.