Seriously Dude?!?!?!?!?

Well just a few minutes ago I was going to fix a sandwich with some Lay's that we bought last night. Well while gathering my lunch supplies, I saw that Lovey (and I use that pet name for now) took the whole bag of Lay's to work this morning (jerk)! I mean really? Dude? The whole bag? So naturally I am ever so pissed right now, but it's okay because he's cooking chicken tonight and I am going to eat every piece I can. Is it petty? Yes. Do I need to get over it? Yes. But hey fair is fair. Right now I am waiting for my pan pizza from Pizza Hut and I got Itty cheese sticks so everybody is happy. Well just had to vent that out. Toodles....

Baby Has A Boo-Boo

Hi everyone. I know it's been a minute but I'm back and I vow to blog at least once a week when I have free time. Well as the title says Justine has a boo-boo. It is right below her left eye and she got it yesterday while playing at my mom's house. We were in the living room and Justine was running around when she tripped over my mom's computer chair and fell, hitting her face on the leg of the chair. She started crying and me and my mom rushed over to her. She's fine but there is a little scratch below her eye. Today when we went to Target to get my dad's medicine and some other items, another little girl was with her mom and when she saw Justine she pointed and said "Mommy boo-boo". Her mom understood because the same thing happened to her daughter when she was Justine's age too. So sigh of relief, no one thinks that I had something to do with it. I just know that now me and Lovey have to be vigilant when we are playing with Justine to make sure that she doesn't hurt herself too severely. Other than that Justine is just fine. She is growing like a weed and now she is starting to hold conversations with people. Of course no one knows what she's saying but it's fun to decipher it and talk back to her.

In wedding news, I got the save the dates, so now I have to address them and send them out. Ugh! I don't wanna (kicking and pouting). They are pretty, but man the work that is going into fixing these things. Also, we're having a bar at the reception after all due to the fact that our food and drink minimum is...wait for it...$6,000.00 before taxes and fees so I hope everyone is in a drinking mood to help us reach our goal. So me and Lovey got what we wanted. He gets his chocolate fountain and I get my booze. Everybody's happy.

In case you didn't know my dad was diagnosed with brain cancer before Christmas. Well he is doing fine. He is still going to radiation treatments and is still taking his chemo pills. In fact my little brother stayed the weekend with him. He's five. Yes I am 23 years older than my youngest brother.

In hair news, I hate my hair. It is starting to shed and break like crazy, but I'm not going to give up. I just know that a hard protein treatment is in order. Also I know that I have to lay off the excessive heat which I have been using a little too much lately. Rollersets and no heat styles only until my hair is back to its healthy state. Well that's it. I will leave you with pics of my princess and my save the date cards.

<3 until next time,
Afton

Roller Set: The Results!!!!

Hello everyone. I just wanted to show pics of my results from my rollerset and bask in my beauty (a little concieted I know). Anyway, below are the steps I used and the pics of the results. Enjoy!!!

Pre-poo'd with Honey and EVOO
Wash with CON Moisturizing Shampoo
Protein Treatment with Nexxus Emergencee for 15 minutes
DC with a mix of SE Moisturizing Treatment, Aphogee 2-min Reconstructor, and PPO
Leave-In with NTM Leave-In Conditioner
Rolller Set hair with Grey and Purple rollers
M/S with NTM Leave-In and EVCO
Pin Curled Hair overnight
Used Argan Oil from Sally's on ends when I took curls out the next morning

New Page Name!!! Whooo-Hooooo!!!!

Hello everyone. Just a heads up that now you can access my blog by going to http://www.hotrdumommy.com! Yay! I am so excited. There are so many things I want to start doing in the future including YouTube videos. The only thing is I'm not the tutorial kinda girl but we will see how this thing can get moving. In the meantime continue to follow me as I make my way through this crazy thing I call my life.

I'm Baaaaak!!!!!

Hello out there. It's your girl once again. I just thought I would update you on what has been going on in this crazy life of mine. Well first of all I went to the Bronx the weekend after Thanksgiving and had a good time. Of course it was freezing cold and the day we left we saw snow flurries but other than that just seeing the sights (including the new Yankee stadium) was awesome. Also I had to play musical bridesmaids with my wedding party. One of my friends who I asked to be in the wedding was kinda slacking on things so I replaced her. She was understanding and still said that we are friends and that she will be at my wedding, so I hope that everything works out.

On a sadder note, my great-great aunt passed away a few days ago. She was 94 years old so she lived a full and wonderful life. It's crazy that when someone passes away  it makes me question my own mortality and what will happen when my number is called. My grandmother tells me not to worry, to just have faith in God and Jesus Christ and to live my life right and to the fullest.

Hair wise, I'm bout ready to cut my hair down like Lovey's and call it a day. I just can't seem to lick this breakage problem. I've tried the hard protein treatments, the light ones, moisturizing, sealing, ect. I just don't know. Well I moisturized and sealed and put my hair in two-strand twists. So I might just go with this until the end of my 12-week stretch which is in January, but if my hair continues to break the way it is, it may be a sign that stretching is not my cup of tea. Fingers crossed people.

Finally, next Saturday (Christmas Day) is Justine's 1st birthday. I can't believe it. A year has gone by so fast. It was just yesterday that I found out I was pregnant and now she's about to be 1. We are going to do something small with just family and friends on Christmas Eve since that's when we can get her birthday cake. I am so excited for my Itty Bitty.

Well that's all folks. I think that was a pretty inclusive update for everyone. Please subscribe if you haven't done so and keep checking back for everything crazy in the world of Afton.

I Love Being A Mommy

Hello everyone. I just wanted to sit down and write about how much I love being a mommy. I say "mommy" because to me "mother" is so formal and uptight. I say mommy because it feels good when I say it because I have a huge grin on my face. Last night was my 10 year high school reunion. I had a pretty good time but me and Lovey left an hour early because I was ready to get home to my baby. I love Justine so much. I never knew that I could love something or someone with all my heart. She is life and love all rolled into one. She is growing before my very eyes. She is learning to talk and when she sees me she points and says "Da doo" with this goofy grin on her face. Her teeth are coming in and she is transitioning into toddler mode. I just want her to stay little forever. I just had to share what I was feeling and below you will see pictures of my little princess.

My Healthy Hair Journey and Regimen

Fellow readers-I have decided to start my healthy hair journey. It has been a long time coming. I have always envisioned having waist length hair that was thick, shiny, and beautiful. However I was always under the impression that my hair would never get beyond shoulder length so I might as well get used to it. That was until I discovered Sunshyne and Hairlista.com. OMG, there are women on this site with hair like mine, that is how I want my hair to be. It is healthy, full, and in most cases relaxed. So for the past month or so, I have been purchasing hair care products that are actually working for my hair. My hair has never felt so soft and manageable especially weeks after a relaxer. I am actually planning on stretching my relaxer for twelve weeks, which means I will not get a touch up until January of next year. I am excited for this journey and will be dedicating my blog to the wonderful changes that my hair will see. Below you will find my regimen including products that I will be using.

MY REGIMEN

Sundays

• pre-poo with cheapie conditioner, garlic powder, EVOO and honey for 1hr with plastic cap (no heat)
• wash with moisturizing shampoo
• deep condition with moisturizing conditioner 1hr with plastic cap (no heat)
• apply leave ins
• air dry using Sunshyne's Scarf Method
• moisturize and seal hair in sections
• add Jamaican Black Castor Oil mixed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil to scalp using Roots Only bottle

Wednesdays

• deep condition hair with protein conditioner for 1hr with plastic cap (no heat) or BTR (black tea rinse)
• cowash with cheapie conditioner
• apply leave ins
• air dry using Scarf Method
• moisturize and seal hair in sections
• add Jamaican Black Castor Oil mixed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil to scalp

Daily

• moisturize and seal in sections

Misc

• I relax every 12 weeks
• I trim my hair when I get my relaxer, but I just got a Splitender so I may trim once every six weeks
• Clairify once a month
• Hard Protein Treatment every 4-6 weeks (my hair looooves protein)
• Bun my hair everyday
• Sleep with satin scarf or bonnet every night (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Products used

• Shampoo-Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo
• Clarifying Shampoo-Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo
• Protein Conditioner-Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
• Hard Protein Treatment-Aphogee 2 Step Treatment or Nexxus Emergencee
• Moisturizing Conditioner-Silk Elements Moisturizing Treatment
• Leave Ins-Motions Nourish Leave In
• Moisturizer-S-Curl No Drip Activator and Moisturizer (summer) Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave-In Cream (winter)
• Sealant-Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
• Co-Wash and Pre-Poo Conditioner-VO5 Moisture Milks Passion Fruit Conditioner, HE Hydralicious Restructuring Conditioner, Motions Conditioner