Hair Styling Instructor $144

Today I got my hair cut.

Finally!

For 6 months I've been wanting to cut it but I keep getting talked out of it by an anonymous person (Husbando, you know who you are).

My beloved hair dresser of lord only knows how many years came to my mother's house tonight to do our hair.

Bellerina was of course sticking her nose right in the middle of everything! So we spent a good part of the time explaining to her that Mama was getting her hair cut, and that Nana had been taken over by aliens.

She thought that the foils in Nana's hair were the funniest thing ever! If anyone reading this didn't know my mom highlights her hair, then I'm talking about a fictional person, of course.

So Bellerina got a full lesson in cutting and coloring hair, but I assure you that no scissors are going near those gorgeous locks until she's like 3!

Sub Shop Delivery Driver $64

Ok, so I was cook, packer and delivery driver, and I supposed technically I should include "plus tips" next to my $8 an hour salary but you get the idea!

Today I packed up a yummy picnic for the family and we went and had an al fresco lunch in the hopes that some fresh air would get rid of the horrible nose cold that Bellerina has.

It totally didn't work but we had a pretty good lunch, if I do say so myself.

I drove over to a little park just past Easton center loaded down with a mozzarella and guacamole sandwich for Bellerina, with a side of dill pickle and some fresh cut watermelon for dessert.

She is obsessed with guacamole, the more lemon and garlic, the better.

Definitely inherited her tastebuds from her parents!

The picnic was delicious, and afterwards there were S-W-I-N-G-S! But they didn't seem to knock the snot out of her. Darn it.

Barnes and Noble Theft Recovery $64

Yes, I should have known better then to bring Bellerina in to Barnes and Noble.

Rookie mistake.

In line checking out what is eye level for her?

One of the books that she has at home.

She doesn't seem to understand why I'm taking it out of her hands and putting it back on the shelf.

Initiate screaming.

I saved Barnes and Noble from a rouge baby book stealing ring.

Ninja $190

No one can escape the Kleenex Ninja Mama.

No one.

You can try to hide that snotty nose with a quick backhand across your nostrils, but Kleenex Ninja Mama will always get there first.

Her steely determination to save your hair and hands from snot makes her unstoppable.

Hiya!

Flight Attendant $192

Taking a child on an airplane is a scarier experience then giving birth.

Giving birth is natural.

Sticking 150 people 1/2" away from total strangers in a hot metal tube and suspending them 20,000 feet over land is not.

I was well stocked.

A half hour in to the flight I supplied her with a pillow (me), and she took a nice nap.

When she woke up we started our in flight service of a cold 7 ounces of milk, followed by a quick diaper change.

Then we had a nice dinner of banana and Cheerios while watching an in flight cartoon.

Aside from minor fussing, and the probably less than cute habit of saying "hi" to the woman next to me 25 times, it went well.

Restaurant Critic $288

Cafe Gabbiano, Siesta Key, FL.

5 stars from both myself and Bellerina.

I will start with Bellerina's assessment, she had the super fancy meatball and ziti with sauce. She was literally flapping her arms with joy every time she was given a bite of the meatball and she "Mmmmm"ed with each piece of pasta. How did I know that she gave it five stars? Every time I took longer then 17 seconds to give her the next piece she yelled "EAT! EAT!".

Now, those of you who know me will know that this next statement is not to be taken lightly:

I had the best meal I've ever eaten in my life there. Ever.

A whole Dover sole, deboned table side, in a white wine and butter sauce with escarole sauteed with garlic slivers.

The fish was a pillow goodness, perfectly cooked, with an amazing, not overpowering sauce.

If you are ever in FL, within an hour drive, go. It's located in a strip mall, but don't let that deter you, gorgeous interior, phenomenal food. My father is probably still talking about his veal.

Baggage Handler $85

Bellerina's baggage tag should read:

Falmouth->Brockton->Tampa

The Brockton layover is approximately 11 hours.

I managed to get everything she needed there, on time, and without massive damage.

Though a container of baby shampoo weaseled its way out of the safety of a plastic bag, and managed to hit two dresses, no major disasters.

I rule.