We saw Santa at the ward Christmas party on Dec. 2. Vickey was hard at work doing a Pampered Chef show while we enjoyed a free meal and entertainment. I actually had to leave the party for a while to deliver some supplies Vickey left at home to her host’s home. But Eliana hung out with the Coglianeses and enjoyed the festivities and Dominic and I rejoined her before too long.
On Sunday, Dec. 11 Eliana decided to trim off both sides of her hair, resulting in a very, very poor hair cut. We’ve taken her to the beauty parlor twice for damage control and there’s just not much we can do at this point except wait a year for it to grow back out. (When you compare photos, it really is sad.)
Of course the unfortunate hair cut occurred while Vickey was out of town. She took Dominic and traveled to Salt Lake City for the weekend to attend the funeral of one of her best friend’s moms. When she returned, she was greeted with the sight of Eliana and her new dew. The look on her face at the airport, when she realized what had happened to Ellie’s hair, was one of sheer horror. So much for my record as an attentive father.
I was downstairs unloading and loading the dishwasher. Just as I was finishing up Eliana rounded the corner into the kitchen and said, “Look dad. Isn’t it pretty?” All I could do was walk away as tears welled up in my eyes because of how ugly my cute little girl looked. But, like everyone says, at least hair grows back. Yes, I agree, it could be worse.
We’re busily preparing for the holidays and all that goes on at this hectic time of the year. It’s always fun to get cards and photos of friends and loved ones and catch up on their lives.
May you and yours be safe, happy and healthy this holiday season.
Happy Birthday cuz Mike! (You're gettin' old!)
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