Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Snip Snip

Well it's done and it looks good. We finally took Tommy for his first haircut yesterday. While his tresses were not out of control, they were getting a little crazy and it was time to clip off some of that wispy baby hair and see what was underneath.

The place where we went is essentially a bribery/toy store with a couple of really simple barber chairs in the back. Fortunately, we walked in without an appointment and were out of there in 11 minutes (according to the parking meter). Tommy was hesitant, of course, but once the lollipop came into play we were able to get things done. There was whining and protestation, but we're happy to report no real tears were shed. He refused the cape and the blow dryer so by the end he, and his lollipop, were covered in hair but that's easily fixed. Not quite the same as a home cut from Great Grandpa Lou, but it got the job done.

Before... in case you didn't realize how long those curls actually were!


During...

For the baby book
an important text distracts himNot a big fan of the clippers over his ear

After!

It's great. It still looks wavy but it looks thicker and more grown up. A success!

6 comments:

Sarah said...

Very handsome! Watch out ladies.

Anonymous said...

Believe it or not, those few clips made a big difference. Good call!

Sara said...

What a handsome little man!

Aunt Jen said...

That's priceless. I'm glad it was not too traumatic for either of you.

Anonymous said...

Here's a question for the 21st Century Mom:

Are you keeping a baby book for Tommy? Or just printing out the blog?

Anonymous said...

Greg- hilarious question! Admittedly, if I ever get around to filling in Tommy's baby book (yes it exists and his his birth details written in it) then I will assuredly have to refer to the blog for details. I also have a keepsake box where we have tossed his most important artifacts (coming home outfit, baptism outfit & candle, first Sharks game ticket stub, etc) So the hair will have to go in there.