Julien and I went to Ikea tonight. Got a babysitter and everything so we could go child free. Talk about an exciting date night. Actually, it was a work trip to Ikea because we are preparing for a huge tradeshow in February where I hope to sell lots of yummy yarn from my shop to French knitters.
We have to build our stand from scratch so off to Ikea we went to get inexpensive storage for the yarn.
Here my husband said I look like a Playmobil toy. I didn't take offense to that. Not really.
We started to worry as we were in line to pay because we own the smallest car (not counting The Smart car) in France, The Twingo. And we didn't have the foresight to take the car seats out of our tiny vehicle. So here Julien was faced with a pretty complicated task. I just stood by and watched because deep down I knew he'd make it work. He always makes it work when it comes to packing the car except that one time he crushed my Nikon D200 and cracked the LCD screen when he packed my bag but I'm trying to forget that so let's get back to the story, shall we?
He doesn't look worried at all, does he?
And 15 minutes later... the car was packed perfectly without forcing one single thing. Quite possibly the most impressive thing I've seen all year. Way to start the year off, huh? When we were in the elevator in our apartment Julien told me that my hair sorta looked like a helmet and that reminded me that I needed to post another #growingitout2012 photo.
I'm not upset about the helmet comment because it really does look helmet-y. My hair is so thick so I am not surprised at all. I know when you are growing it out from this short of a length that trims are inevitable unless I am willing to sport a mullet which I am not okay with this. I think I can hold out a little longer before that first trim to help me on my way to #growingitout2012.
I found this cute little image on Pinterest via some Tumblr blog:
I've got it on my lock screen on my iPhone and it's been a great motivator for me not to think about getting my hair cut. My ultimate goal is number 7. I am currently at number 1 but not nearly as cute. Sigh.
I'm at #2, at the moment, but only really want to be around 3. Cute graphic! You look adorable, even with the helmet. It's sort of Jim Bob Duggary, though. (Don't hit me.)
Love you!!!
Posted by: Ronica Brownson | January 20, 2012 at 02:46
MAD skillz!! :) Your hair is adorable (although I see the playmobil reference! haa!)
Posted by: Jocelyn | January 20, 2012 at 04:10
I can't believe all that fit in your car! INCREDIBLE!
Posted by: Carrie | January 20, 2012 at 06:50
You look adorable! I'm fairly certain I want to grow mine out too...but right now I pretty much do have a mullet!! Love the little illustrations...definitely inspiring!
Posted by: gudrun | January 20, 2012 at 09:07
I'd be happy with #6. Unfortunately, unlike yours, my hair is really thin, so I know it will never look as pretty as on this drawing :-(
Posted by: Mam'zelle Hérisson | January 21, 2012 at 12:38
That is amazing that you got all of that in the car. French men seem to be born with the ability to pack tiny cars.
Posted by: Mil | January 21, 2012 at 16:38
It is so tough growing out hair! I have been growing out my short cut for most of 2011 and now i am between 3 and 4 but again not nearly as cute as the picture!!! Love the graphic though! So hard to resist the temptation to get it cut!
Your husband is amazing getting that into the car! I am showing my husband! hehehe
Much love from Kristy in Australia xxx
Posted by: Kristy | January 21, 2012 at 21:25
That is amazing to fit all of that in such a tiny car! Way to go.
I'm also growing my hair out this year, or trying to. I am at number three, but my neck isn't nearly as long. LOL I haven't decided how long I want it, but my last haircut was way too short so it needs some length.
Posted by: Tsoniki Crazy Bull | January 25, 2012 at 04:11