First Haircut!

Yesterday was  a big day - Nico got his first haircut!  Nico has never said that he didn't like his hair or wanted it cut. He liked his hair. Outside of Nico, I am probably the only one that loved his long, shaggy 'do. 

A few weeks ago, Bode was complaining about his hair style (the lady really did a bad cut) and how he wanted another haircut.  I explained to him that the only way to 'fix' the hair style was to get it cut super-short. Bode did not want to do that, but continued to complain about his hair. And then, Nico started chiming in about his own hair.  "Mom, I reeeeally need a haircut!" Nico would whine like some desperate 13 year old fashionista begging to go to the mall.  I would question him, because I felt that Bode was influencing Nico.  But Nico maintained that  he wanted his hair cut short.  

So I made an appointment. And I have to say, his hair was looking particularly unkempt and gnarly on haircut day.  

Is he looking at me like, "Please, woman, do something with my hair!"

I wasn't very emotional but I did tell the stylist that this is HIS FIRST HAIRCUT OMG PLEASE BE GENTLE AND I LOVE HIM SOOOOO MUCH. I also explained that since it was his first hair cut,  I would have my big camera in her face the whole time and that I wanted every scrap of hair that she cut from his precious head.  And then I took out a gallon-sized Ziploc bag from my purse to show her that I meant every.single.piece.of.hair. I told her that I was making a pillow out of Nico's hair as a memento. (just kidding)

Nico was great.  He loved sitting in the "Lightning McQueen" car and watching "Cars" while the lady cooed about how sweet he is and how adorable. I snapped photos and watched the transformation.

The hair stylist cut off all the length before getting into the nitty-gritty styling.

The hair stylist asked me if I wanted a "big boy cut" or something else.  I asked Nico, "A short haircut, right, Nico?" and he mumbled "Yeah," (still glued to "Cars").  She proceeded to cut and then said, "you know, you could keep some of that surfer-boy shag. I mean, he still has a lot of curl in his hair and it would be cute. And there's always time, Mom, for the big boy cut."  So of course, I said, "Yes."  And this is what he looks like now:

Nico is very happy.  I love his haircut but I am having a hard time adjusting. My mind still pictures long-haired Nico. So when I see this short haired, darker-haired boy, I do a double-take.  Also, I think he looks like Bode with the short 'do.

Everyone loves his new look. RWF was so happy when he saw that Nico (finally!) got his haircut. And everyone has complimented Nico on the new style.  It's a big boost for Nico, and I love that he feels good about his new look. 

xo