hairs cut

I found this old post that I never published. I'm pretty sure it's over a year old, but it's fun for me to see how different the boys looked then. Now, when cutting hair, I get my game face on and do all three in a row. The most recent time, Joe helped and buzzed Leo and Tiz's hair. Not my favorite look, but much easier and faster. Oh, and I don't take pictures because it's all about moving fast, cleaning hair, distracting with whatever necessary, cleaning hair, wiping hair out of screaming mouths (looking at you Leo) and on and on... It is the only time I'm jealous of people who just have girls. Since Joe has stated he does not want our boys to have "Home Improvement" (remember that lovely show?) hair-cuts, and I agree, I do this crazy endeavor about every month and a half.

Luca's hair was getting quite long. Don't get me wrong, we think it looks pretty sweet that way, but I guess I've found that I am one of those moms who can't take it when the hair is in the eyes. (Something my mom would laugh at since I remember her wanting me to use a barrette for my bangs that were perpetually growing-out.) If it were constantly swept to the side, I wouldn't mind, but that's not reality, that's TV. Also, Luca's thick hair was getting a bit bushy in the back.

So, one night, I went for it. I didn't want to cut it too short, so I just used our scissors which are a notch above kitchen-drawer-scissors.

It's hard to make these kids look bad, however it is pretty obvious that I am learning.

Tizzy's hair is much more fine (got that from his mommy) and so it takes much less time to cut. However, because it's fine and straight (also from his mommy), you can see every little snip.

But, like I said, his cuteness shines through... even blurry.

 I thought about cutting Leo's, but after getting the older two done, I was done. So, it wasn't until this morning that I decided to trim those bangs of his that hit his lashes and the "side burns" that Joe keeps mentioning he'd be even more cute without.

Before: happy

After: not so sure.

 In my defense, he is eating. My friend suggested giving him something non-sticky to eat to keep his hands occupied while I cut. Brilliant!

I have to say, I love the longer hair, but I figure I should get the practice in before they're going to school. The great thing about hair is, it always grows back... for a while at least.