Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

[orichalcum]

I took Mac to get a haircut this morning. I had been a bit nervous about this, because the last time, he squirmed and whined and I had to basically hold him down in the chair by force while the stylist went to work. So this time, I built it up with talking about how his Dad had just gotten a haircut, and how he'd get to sit in one of the special chairs (he chose the John Deere tractor, ultimately) and watch Dora, and so forth.

We get there; he's clearly a bit unhappy about water being spritzed on him and hair falling all around him, but puts up with it very calmly, focused on driving his tractor. He gets a very nice 21st century layered haircut which eliminates the Dickensian street urchin look he was sporting (helped by his 18th century face). I pay while he rides the giant Thomas the Tank Engine around the waiting room, and we walk out and get back in the car.

From the back seat, I hear, "Mommy, I want haircut! I want to try it again!"

Explaining that this is not a frequently repeated experience, now that took the rest of the drive to school.

Comments

[retsuko.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear it went well. I might be worried about him grabbing scissors and attempting to cut his own hair, though, since he enjoyed the whole thing so much.

And, off-topic, but thanks again for emailing A. about Chicago. She's really excited to visit now. :)

[orichalcum.livejournal.com]

He didn't so much like the haircut part as the nifty accessories. :)

[jendaviswilson.livejournal.com]

You should have left his hair long and given him knickers and a newsboy cap!

[cerebralpaladin.livejournal.com]

Don't encourage her. :)

[orichalcum.livejournal.com]

Pout. But we could send him out to earn his keep!

[ladybird97.livejournal.com]

Wanna see pics!! :)

[julianyap.livejournal.com]

Indeed. Pictures, please.