Haircut Time

On Friday evening, Harper, Jack, and I made the trek to Arlington to get our hair cut. This is not the first time Harper and Jack have gotten their hair cut, but this trip did involve a few firsts that I was happy to witness and document.  A big shout-out to Nana for helping me out and taking countless walks around the hair salon to appease two very curious little tots. Also, a big shout out to Deb who was so patient and kind to the squirmy little ones. Jack has been saying "Deb, cut, cut, cut!" all weekend while patting himself on the head- Deb has become a mini-celebrity at our house :)

So, here are the pictures of the kiddos experiencing a couple of new things:

1. Friday was the first time the kids got their hair washed at the shampoo bowl.

Harper went first and happy to get in the chair, but was a little hesitant about leaning back and having water on her hair. By the time the shampooing was done, she was acting like an old pro.

Jack watched Harper and then was ready to take his turn. Jack has been upset about getting his hair washed in the past, so I was nervous to see how he would react. As you can see, Jack was a bit terrified and you can see it in his face; as soon as he laid down, he started saying "Up!" "Up!" However, when Jack got the bubbles in his hair and the spray "tickling" his ears, he was a happy boy and even laughed!

2. The second "first" for the kids was their first time to sit alone while they got their haircut.

Jack was first in the chair and did a pretty good job of sitting still, as long as he was playing with a comb. He looked like such a cute little curly headed boy when he was done, that I had to take a pic with him!

Harper watched Jack get his hair cut and was antsy to have her turn in the chair. She waited with Nana who walked around and around the halls with her while Jack got his hair done.

When it was Harper's turn she squealed, she was so excited. Harper did not, however, like when the cut hair fell on the towel we used as a drape. She immediately picked it up and tried to hand it to me so I could throw it away (like she does when she runs across a crumb on the floor).  Harper warmed up to the experience and got a much needed cut and bang trim.  Here's a shot of me with the pretty girl after it was all over.

When our haircuts were over, we went to Nana and Pop's house for dinner and to play outside in the backyard. Jack and Pop also spent some time trying on hats- they had fun.

This was a great way to end the summer and get ready to go back to school. I will miss these kids so much everyday! One final picture that I can't leave out- here are Jack and Harper showing off their newest skill- climbing into the kitchen chairs. Who knows what they're meeting about, but I know in a few short blinks of an eye, these two will be sitting at this table doing homework- my how time flies. Lord, please give me the ability to appreciate all these days with my little ones.