I'd been growing my hair since Katie was born 3 1/2 years ago - not out of any grand scheme on my part, just lack of time and money, really.

It had been getting to be quite a pain though pretty when it wanted to be but got in my way unless I put it up.

So my sister was here and easily co-opted. And we wound up with a 13" ponytail being separated from my head. I swear the thing looked like it could sprout legs and walk away on its own it was so long.

Fortunately, such a critter doesn't go to waste even if it once went to waist! (Heh, I crack myself up... ;) )

And now we're back to short. How long will this last? Um...