So far, I guess I *am* technically having fun...

OK so I thought I would dye my hair blonde today.

But considering it started out nearly black (which is apparently my natural color these days. I swear it's been getting darker and darker recently -- as though to really emphasize the gray. Sweet.)

Anyway, I left it on for 80 of the maximum 90 minutes but now I'm approximately the color of a school bus. Objectively, it's an Orange that would be super-lovely on a geranium or perhaps a lioness. The good news is I've never seen anybody with this hair color. The bad news: I've never seen anybody with this hair color.

Argh, these are terrible pictures. Too much face, not enough hair. Let me try again...

Wow, it looks a lot lighter from the side.

I bought another box because I figure with the dark starting color and the coarseness of my hair, I probably need to reapply. But I have to wait at least 24 hours, so we'll see what I end up with.

It also turns out that now the only color I can wear is black. *sigh*

OK also I took the kids sledding at Battle Creek this afternoon, in lieu of the facade we now call naptime. That place is AWESOME!! We had it to ourselves, and we had 3 sleds which was good because Lu and Ed both insisted on going alone. It's a good thing it's only a mile and a half away, though, because we only lasted about 20 minutes. It's exhausting.