The big cut

We finally did it...we cut Lucas' hair! I have been wanting to do this for quite some time but he made it very clear that he wanted to keep his long hair. Although your child's appearance is somewhat of a reflection on your parenting, his hair was just that...HIS hair. Even at three, he had strong opinions on how he wanted it to look.

One day he got very frustrated when his hair kept getting into his eyes and he screamed out, "I need a haircut!" I asked him if he was sure and he kept assuring me that he wanted to have short hair now. We waited a few days so that he could contemplate his decision and be certain that it was truly what he wanted. Levi picked him up from preschool a few days later and they made a pit stop at Great Clips. Apparently Lucas did fantastic! He jumped right up into the chair, pointed out what he wanted his hair to look like, and sat perfectly still the entire time. I am so proud! Levi said that he acted like he was ten and had been getting haircuts his whole life. I love his new cut and think that it makes him look so much older. Isn't he handsome?! Sure is a mini version of his daddy!

But most importantly, he loves it. I haven't heard a single comment of regret and he seems very content with his decision. Big strides for independence and maturity!

(Sorry Hannah...he's no longer "Buzz Longhair." Time for a new nickname!)